Photo: Alfred Harder 16.03.2024 / English
Matchday compact: All information about the Bayern game
Why did a game between Darmstadt and Bayern end 5:11? What do both coaches say about the task at hand? And what will the weather be like on match day? In the final preparation for the home game against Bayern (March 16th/3:30pm), you can get an overview of all the important information about the game here.
The game day quote
It makes no sense to make big declarations of war. My boys are well prepared and know that they have to surpass themselves. We're hoping for the moments against Bayern where we want to have our chance. It is precisely in these moments that we have to show efficiency.
A guest performance as a lifesaver
The final score between the Lilies and FC Bayern Munich was 5:11. Looking back on games against the record champions, this one game remains a very special memory. It’s almost 16 years ago now. But one at a time. On March 12, 2008, SV Darmstadt 98 had to officially apply for the opening of insolvency proceedings. The club was insolvent. But with cohesion and unity, the then Hessian league champions resisted the threat of insolvency.
The income from a charity game against Bayern Munich also contributed to the rescue. In front of a completely sold-out house on Bölle, 19,800 spectators watched a football party with 16 goals in bright sunshine on May 13, 2008. The cheeky Lilies ultimately lost to Ottmar Hitzfeld’s team 5:11. But the game looked completely different at times. The Lilies led 4-2 after just over half an hour. But then Bayern lived up to their reputation as heavy favorites and turned the game around, led by Jan Schlaudraff with seven goals. Lukas Podolski (38th), Breno (45th), Daniel van Buyten (60th) and Bastian Schweinsteiger (77th) were also successful. For Gerhard Kleppinger’s team, Rudi Hübner (22nd), Sebastian Glasner (27th), Alvano Kröh (30th), Michael Anicic (36th) and Ahmet Sahinler entered the scoresheet as goal scorers in the last minute of the game.
A lavish football festival at the Bölle came to an end, which offered the fans a great experience and the club important income. “We are on the right track,” said Darmstadt President Hans Kessler at the time, summing up the situation. On the other hand, Bastian Schweinsteiger, midfielder in Munich’s service, praised the opposition’s performance: „The people here were very good today“ and gave the SVD the rating „ready for the second division“. Now both meet in the Bundesliga.
Photo: Alfred Harder 
Photo: Alfred Harder 
Photo: Alfred Harder 
Photo: Alfred Harder 
Photo: Alfred Harder 
Photo: Alfred Harder 
Photo: Alfred Harder 
Photo: Alfred Harder 
Photo: Alfred Harder 
Photo: Alfred Harder The opponent's opinion
Thomas Tuchel, the head coach of Bayern Munich, at the press conference before the game: „The starting position is clear, but we won’t stumble. We have everything to lose, Darmstadt everything to gain. That’s the task. We have to deliver on Saturday in order to keep going and meet our own standards.“
The officials
- Referee: Tobias Reichel
- Assistants: Lasse Koslowski and Christian Bandurski
- Fourth official: Dr. Robert Kampka
- VAR: Robert Schröder and Stefan Lupp
Weather
In cloudy conditions at Bölle, the temperature climbs to a maximum of 12 degrees Celsius in the afternoon. With a 40 percent chance of precipitation, light rain showers cannot be ruled out.
Who is showing the Darmstadt vs. Bayern game live on TV?
You can watch the Lilies‘ game against FC Bayern Munich live on Sky. Martin Groß comments on the individual game. Britta Hofmann moderates the conference with all games on Saturday afternoon. The expert is Dietmar Hamann.
Software AG Matchcenter
Match day! And so back into matchday mode. You can of course follow the duel between the Lilies and Bayern again on Saturday afternoon in the Software AG Matchcenter on our homepage. Just click on the orange button! There we provide you with lots of live data about the game. You can also be there live with our live ticker.
All fans of the Lilies can follow the duel in full length via our live ticker as well as on the fan radio. Current pictures and highlights from the game are also available on Facebook and Twitter. You can get even more live photos on Instagram.
Successful German Football ID Championship in Darmstadt
From the warm opening ceremony to the awards ceremony: The German Football ID Championship in Darmstadt offered exciting games, many wonderful encounters and a well-deserved German champion in the Hesse selection, which also included players from the SV 98 ID team.
Kick-off in the Odenwald, training camp again in the Allgäu
The first dates for SV 98's preparations for the 2026/27 second division season have been set: On June 25th, the professional team will return to the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor to undergo various medical tests and performance diagnostics. The first team training session will take place on June 27th in the Odenwald region.
Cup draw on Saturday | Fan team remains in the B-League
Who will SV Darmstadt 98 face in the first round of the DFB Cup? This question will be answered this coming Saturday (June 6th). The draw for the first round will be broadcast live on ARD's Sportschau. We'll be taking a look and providing you with all the information. We'll also be celebrating with the fan team's survival in the Kreisklasse B (eighth tier) and taking a look across the border to Texas in the USA. All this and more for you in "Lilies Across the Board" on Wednesday.
Transfer News: Hornby moves to Wolfsburg
Fraser Hornby's time at Darmstadt 98 comes to an end after three years. The Scottish attacking midfielder is moving to VfL Wolfsburg. Both clubs have agreed to keep the transfer fee confidential.
Impressive run: U21 finishes season with a 5-3 victory
An eight-goal thriller to close out the season. The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team took to the pitch one last time this season on Saturday (May 30th) – away against FC Eddersheim. The young Lilies secured a 5-3 victory in Eddersheim, finishing the 2025/26 Hessenliga season in eleventh place. Even more remarkable, however, was the U21's run at the end of the season: the Blue and Whites won their last five matches, scoring an impressive 22 goals in the process.
“That makes me very happy and proud.”
Barcelona, Spain. A global city right on the Mediterranean. Over 1.7 million people live here. And one of them is Clemens Riedel. The 22-year-old former Darmstadt player moved from SV 98 to Espanyol Barcelona last summer – from youth academy to professional in the Spanish first division. We spoke with Riedel about his first year in Barcelona, the past season, and his still close ties to Darmstadt.
Contract Extended: Nürnberger stays in Darmstadt
SV 98 can continue to rely on the services of Fabian Nürnberger. The Lilies have extended the expiring contract with the Bulgarian international.
Transfer News: Purchase Option Activated, Dettoni remains at the Lilies.
Grayson Dettoni will continue to wear the SV 98 jersey. The Lilies have exercised their option to buy the defender, who was previously on loan from FC Bayern Munich.
Football ID Championship in Darmstadt | Members‘ Network Meeting
The German Football Championship for People with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) kicks off on Sunday – and it's taking place in Darmstadt's Bürgerpark! Last week, the Darmstadt 98ers' home ground offered a different kind of sporting event: a karate demonstration. We also take a look at the opponents for the new season and celebrate two birthdays this week. You'll find all this and much more about Darmstadt 98 in our usual "Lilies Across the Board".
5-1 in the last home game: U21 secures survival in the league
„I’m proud of you,“ were the words of U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt to the team after they secured their place in the Hessenliga. On Saturday (May 23rd), SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team had the chance to stay in the league against Turabdin Babylon Pohlheim – and they seized it impressively! The young Lilies delivered a convincing 5-1 goal fest, but at the same time still needed help from other teams to guarantee their survival. However, because their direct rivals, CSC 03 Kassel, narrowly lost in Stadtallendorf, the U21 team was finally able to celebrate.
Volunteer Award 2026: Haftpflichtkasse and SV 98 honour clubs
For the fourth time, the Haftpflichtkasse insurance company and SV Darmstadt 98 have jointly awarded four clubs with the Volunteer Award. The award ceremony, including the presentation of the checks, took place last Sunday (May 17th) before the home game against SC Paderborn at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. The Volunteer Award, established in 2023 by the Haftpflichtkasse and SV Darmstadt 98, aims to strengthen volunteer engagement and promote outstanding projects.
