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!
SV Darmstadt 98 informed all season ticket holders about the season ticket procedure for the 2026/27 season on Wednesday (May 6th) and would also like to share this letter on the club's own website.
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.