The new season is just around the corner, and SV Darmstadt 98 wants to kick it off with its fans in style: A varied supporting program awaits you at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor on Wednesday (July 23rd) starting at 4:30pm, where you can experience the team up close and spend a special day during the summer holidays with the Lilies family. One of the highlights of the fan festival is a friendly match between two member teams, for which you can still apply and which will be played directly in the stadium.
Admission to the season-opening fan festival at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, as well as to the friendly match between the two member teams, is free. Seating is free in the main and south stands. For organisational reasons, we simply ask that you secure your free tickets in advance.
Every Lilies member has the chance to fulfill a childhood dream and run onto the hallowed turf of the Merck Stadium in a Lilies jersey. As a highlight, both teams will be coached by Lilies legends Elton da Costa and Gerhard Kleppinger. Thirty adult Lilies members will be randomly selected for the friendly. The draw will take place at 5pm. Here, you can apply exclusively for members.
Following the draw, the SV 98 professional team will conduct a public training session at the stadium. Following the training session, the professionals will be available for autographs and photo opportunities at the partner and amateur divisions.
The members‘ match kicks off at 6:30pm. The teams will play against each other in two 20-minute sets wearing their new Lilien jerseys and will be allowed to keep the jerseys as a memento of this unforgettable day. The relaxed conclusion to the season opening is planned for around 9pm.
Numerous SV 98 partners, as well as the amateur divisions and fans, will be present at the season opening with a variety of booths throughout the grounds and within the main and south stands. Great hands-on and sports activities for young and old, culinary delights, and much more await fans and members at the fan festival at Bölle.
Stand Overview for the 2025/26 Season Opening
Admission begins at 4:30pm on the Lilienschänke side (southwest entrance). The main and south stands, as well as the walkway behind them, are open.
FAN AND TICKET SHOP
The Lilies‘ fan and ticket shop is open, of course, where you can purchase the new jersey or other blue and white fan merchandise.
STANDS
1 – Klöber & Haftpflichtkasse – Soccer Darts
2 – Krombacher Box Kick
3 – Table Tennis / Headis – Practice Tables
4 – SilberLilien – Coffee, Cake, Savory & Creative Items
5 – Sport Karate – Demonstrations & Try-Outs
6 – Judo – Demonstrations & Try-Outs
7 – Club History Department + Hiking Sections, Senior Sports & Elders‘ Council
8 – Ensinger – Photo & Tasting Station
9 – Lilien Darts Team – Throwing Competition
10 – Lilien eFootball – FIFA Tournament
11 – Craft – Sportswear Sale
12 – ENTEGA – Wheel of Fortune
13 – Haix – Soccer Minigolf
14 – Members‘ Booth
15 – FuFa – Lilien Balloons & Cotton Candy
16 – Fußball ID – Goal Scoring
17 – FCBW Raffle
18 – South Stand Group & Curve Stands
19 – Tradition1898 – Chili con Carne
21 – Merck – Human Table Soccer
22 – Futsal Street Soccer
23 – Basketball – Test Baskets
24 – Bölle Bande & Zwote – Goal Wall
25 – Heiner Style – Graffiti Station
We wish all Lilies a wonderful day at the Böllenfalltor!
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