Freely available day tickets are very important to us in order to give new fans the opportunity to see us play at the Bölle. However, these often end up not in the hands of Lily fans, but rather with supporters of the opposing club. Our intention is neither to bully the away fans nor to imagine that we can break through a nationwide practice of mixed blocks - rather, it is important to us that a larger number of Lily fans can enjoy day tickets and attend our home games. In order to achieve this, we want to transparently share some information with you and ask you for support:
At some home games at the Bölle we see that away fans are also outside the away block – especially in the north stand. As in practically all other stadiums, the wearing of fan paraphernalia by guests is only prohibited in the advertised home blocks. The Darmstadt stadium regulations prohibit this in the entire area of the back straight and the south stand. As a side note, the DFL regulations also require a double-digit number of guest tickets in the main stand, which are located in W2.
The guest block at the Bölle is relatively small, so that the demand from the guests often exceeds the supply at the visiting club. Knowing this, many away fans make a concerted effort to get tickets for the game they want, follow the various sales phases closely and are usually logged into the online ticket shop in time for the start of free sales. In contrast, we have observed that home fans tend to buy their day tickets “when the opportunity arises” and therefore rarely try to get tickets on time specifically with a focus on a game. This means that the visiting fan is often ahead in the event of free advance booking and buys the seat before the Lily fan thinks about it.
So our common main goal is: Let everyone out there know that day tickets for SV 98 are available! Inform those around you that the pre-sale dates are always communicated on the SVD’s social media channels and website! Go on to say that if you attend to the stadium on time, you will be able to attend the stadium in the absolute majority of games!
Advance sales usually start around four to eight weeks before a home game, initially with a phase for club members. We have already limited the free sales that usually follow for some games identified as a risk to only be bought at the Bölle. However, we do not want to do this on a regular basis in order not to make it unnecessarily difficult for fans from the Darmstadt area to purchase tickets. The tool of not offering free sales at all has already been used in exceptional cases, but of course should not be the rule.
Of course, it would be very welcome if you decide to become a member yourself and sign up a sales phase earlier. We cannot and do not want to prohibit any member from getting 1-2 tickets for a neighbor or colleague who is a fan of another club. But you should be aware that just 0.5% of stadium visitors doing this is enough to create a noticeable “unofficial guest block” in the north. The security service intervenes in such a way that away fans who act provocatively can also be brought into the actual guest sector – but the capacity for this is of course very limited.
So help us and bring this information into the conversation. Let’s work together to keep our day cards within our own ranks and colour the Bölle blue and white!
Attention Lilien fans: During SV Darmstadt 98’s training camp in Bad Wörishofen (Allgäu region)—taking place from July 19th to July 26th, 2026—there will once again be an opportunity to meet the team, chat with the players, and, of course, get autographs and photos. The fan meet-up is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, following the friendly match against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach. Kick-off for the match is at 12pm.
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Friendly matches, fundraising campaigns, and plenty of photos—that’s what the week looked like for SV 98 and the club’s community. Between their 5–1 victory over FC Homburg and the upcoming friendly in Walldorf this Friday (July 17), the „Lilies“ showed their best side for the cameras. In addition, the SV 98 legends team will face an Odenwald select squad on Sunday (July 19th). You can also win great prizes in competitions taking place in Erbach and at the pop-up store in downtown Darmstadt. Lilies Across the Board brings you all the latest news from life at SV 98.
The Bundesliga finalised the match schedules for matchdays three through six on Wednesday (July 15th): Darmstadt's home game against Hannover 96 on matchday three will take place on Sunday. This will be followed by their away game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday at 1pm. The home game against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday evening and the away game in Wolfsburg, also on Friday evening, have also been confirmed.
The Lilies can welcome another new arrival at the Böllenfalltor: Florian Kleinhansl will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 25-year-old joins on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with 1. FC Kaiserslautern on June 30th.
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
SV Darmstadt 98 and the fusion energy company Focused Energy are entering into an official partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to more closely link top-level football and high technology from the Darmstadt region and to jointly generate momentum for innovation and future societal issues.
Killian Corredor will be playing in his home country again in the future. SV 98 has reached an agreement with FC Nantes on the transfer of the Frenchman.
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
A home game against KSV! SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Holstein Kiel for the opening matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season this Saturday (August 8 at 1pm). Here’s how you can be there: the member pre-sale for the new season's first home game begins this coming Wednesday (July 15) at 12pm —available online and at the ticket shop at the Merck-Stadion, as usual. You can find all further details in this announcement.
For every home goal scored by the "Lilies," SV Darmstadt 98 fans were doubly rewarded during the recent 2025/26 second-division season. Beyond the joy and excitement, supporters received 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every goal Darmstadt scored at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
In recent days, various media outlets have published reports and graphics regarding the distribution of TV revenue for the 2026/27 season. Some of these reports included not only specific figures but also a comparison to the previous season. This comparison indicates a supposed revenue increase of €1.4 million for SV 98 compared to the 2025/26 season.