Matchday No. 4 and a new challenge for SV Darmstadt 98. On Saturday (August 31st/1pm) the 98ers will meet SV Elversberg in the URSAPHARM Arena at Kaiserlinde. At the last meeting in a competitive game in Elversberg, the Lilies returned to the Bölle with three points in their luggage - can they do that again this Saturday afternoon? Before the kick-off sounds at the home of the Saarlanders, we will provide you with all the important information about the game with Elversberg.
We have to build on the Nürnberg performance. The Elversbergers will have something against us getting our first win. We set a mark against Nürnberg as to what we can play. If we continue to develop, improve and take advantage of our opportunities, we will also win the three points.
From the Regionalliga Südwest to the 2. Bundesliga. SV Elversberg has had an impressive development. The team is playing in the 2nd Bundesliga for the second year in a row. The sporting success of the past few years has also resulted in changes to the venue. When the Lilies last visited Elversberg in December 2013, the game was only played in front of 1,437 spectators in the Kaiserlinde stadium. This Saturday, however, there will be almost 1,600 Lilien fans in the sold-out guest area alone. After the Saarlanders were promoted to the 2nd league, the SVE expanded their home stadium, which has been called the URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde since 2014, and increased the stadium capacity to 10,000 seats (including 6,320 standing room).
Horst Steffen, head coach of SV Elversberg at the press conference before the game: „The results so far are relatively irrelevant. Darmstadt is a Bundesliga relegated team that comes here and wants to celebrate its first win. We want and have to resist, because they definitely have power and really good players in their ranks. There have been a few new additions recently that will certainly have an impact on the game on Saturday, but also on the future of the opponent. We need a very good performance at the weekend to have a chance. We want to play bravely and challenge the opponent, but also defend well in order to fend off Darmstadt’s attacks early on. Our goal is to put in a good performance on Saturday and to celebrate a success with our fans. I’m looking forward to a good football game.“
Elversberg welcomes the Lilies with warm weather on the last day of August: temperatures can rise to almost 30 degrees at midday. Hardly a cloud will cover the sun. Because the game takes place under a bright blue sky – perfect conditions for a summer football lunch!
For all the Lilies who can’t watch the game live in the URSAPHARM Arena at Kaiserlinde, but still want to experience the game: Sky is broadcasting the game between SV Elversberg and SV Darmstadt 98 live. Preliminary reporting begins at 12:30pm. The duel is commented on by Jürgen Schmitz, and the show’s moderator is Thomas Wagner.
Matchday! And so back into matchday mode. You can of course follow the game between Darmstadt 98 and SV Elversberg again on Saturday lunchtime in the Software AG Matchcenter on our homepage. Just click on the orange button! There we provide you with numerous Live-Data from the game.
All followers of the Lilies can also listen to our Fanradio for full commentary. Current pictures and highlights from the game are also included Facebook and Twitter as well as our WhatsApp Channel. More pictures from the game can be found on our Instagram.
The second consecutive away game, and the last of the season, is upon us. Once again on a Sunday (May 10th, 1:30pm), Darmstadt will be playing away – this time against SC Preußen Münster. Everything you need to know for your final away trip of the season to the LVM-Preußenstadion, about three and a half hours away, can be found here in the usual fan information section.
There's a lot going on at the Bölle. The 98th Darmstadt baby of 2026, along with their family, visited the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, and they weren't the only ones. Where else the Bölle gang has ended up, and many more news items about the club, can be found here in our "Lilies Across the Board" section, as every Wednesday.
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.
