Foto: Stefan Holtzem 12.04.2025 / English
Matchday Compact: All Information for the Hertha Game
Capital city feeling for SV Darmstadt 98! Before the match at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, we've summarised everything important about Matchday 29 for you in "Matchday Compact."
Nice memory
The miracle was accomplished! On May 7, 2016, SV Darmstadt 98 secured Bundesliga relegation away from home at the Olympic Stadium. Sandro Wagner scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute to make it 2-1. At that moment, the away section of the Olympic Stadium erupted. At that point, Hertha was still in the thick of the Champions League qualification battle and had lost a crucial match. Ahead of the upcoming clash at the Olympic Stadium, we reminisce with you:
Foto: Stefan Holtzem 
Foto: Stefan Holtzem 
Foto: Stefan Holtzem 
Foto: Stefan Holtzem 
Foto: Stefan Holtzem 
Foto: Stefan Holtzem The Stadium
With a capacity of over 74,000, the historic Olympic Stadium is the largest stadium in the 2nd Bundesliga. It was built for the eleventh Summer Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936. Originally, the Olympic Stadium had a capacity of over 100,000 people before it was modernized between 2000 and 2004, and all seats were covered.
Foto: Boris Streubel 
Foto: Boris Streubel 
Foto: Boris Streubel 
Foto: Boris Streubel 
Foto: Boris Streubel Game day quote:
I expect an attractive football match. Both teams will rely heavily on positional play and will be keen to defend actively. The Olympic Stadium is one of the most beautiful stadiums in Germany. We're really looking forward to it.
Opposition View:
Stefan Leitl, head coach of Hertha BSC, at the press conference before the match. He said of the Lilies‘ squad: „Darmstadt is a really good team, especially in terms of their individual line-up. They play a very attractive style of football with lots of vertical balls and depth.“
The Officials:
- Referee: Timo Gansloweit
- Assistants: Felix Weller and Marcel Pelgrim
- Fourth Official: Timon Schulz
- VAR: Katrin Rafalski and Dr. Justus Zorn
Weather Forecast
During the away game against Hertha BSC on Saturday afternoon, temperatures of around 13 degrees Celsius are expected under cloudy skies. No need to pack an umbrella: the probability of precipitation is zero percent.
Who is showing Darmstadt 98 vs. Hertha BSC live on TV?
The match between SV Darmstadt 98 and Hertha BSC will be broadcast by the pay-TV channel Sky. Preliminary coverage begins at 12:30pm. The commentator is Karsten Petrzika.
Software AG Matchcenter
Matchday! And with that, it’s back to matchday mode. You can, of course, follow the match between SV Darmstadt 98 and Hertha BSC on Saturday afternoon in the Software AG Match Centre on our website. Simply click on the orange button! There, we’ll provide you with numerous Live-Data from the game.
All followers of the Lilies can listen in full length to the game on our Fanradio. Photos and highlights from the game will be shared on Facebook and Bluesky as well as our WhatsApp Channel. Even more photos can be found on our Instagram.
The largest team photo in the history of the Lilien enters its second round
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
Fan-Hinweise zum Karlsruhe-Spiel
Das nächste Auswärtsspiel steht an: Am Sonntagmittag gastieren die Lilien beim Karlsruher SC (18.10., 13.30 Uhr) anlässlich des 8. Spieltags der 2. Bundesliga. Alles Wichtige rund um die Anreise und den Stadionbesuch findet ihr wie gewohnt in den Fanhinweisen.
Facts & Figures: The Top Facts before the Karlsruhe Game
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
Das größte Mannschaftsfoto der Lilien-Geschichte geht in die zweite Runde
Der SV Darmstadt 98 lädt all seine Mitglieder dazu ein, am 1. November 2026 ab 11:30 Uhr ins Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor zu kommen. Gemeinsam wollen wir erneut für das größte Mannschaftsfoto unserer Vereinsgeschichte sorgen: die Profis vorne, die gesamte Lilien-Familie dahinter.
Zahlen & Fakten: Die Top Facts zum Karlsruhe-Spiel
Am Sonntag (18.10.) ist der SV Darmstadt 98 beim Karlsruher SC zu Gast. Die Badener unterscheiden sich in einigen Punkten deutlich von den Lilien. Zudem kommt es für den SV 98 zu einem Wiedersehen mit einem ehemaligen Spieler. Welche weiteren Verbindungen es zwischen beiden Vereinen gibt und welche Zahlen vor dem Duell besonders interessant sind, erfahrt Ihr hier.
Stolperstein tour commemorates Jewish club members
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
New breadth for the future and commemorating the past
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Secure your tickets now: Home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on general sale.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
Stolpersteintour erinnert an jüdische Vereinsmitglieder
Am Dienstagabend (13.10.) nahmen die SilberLilien erstmals an der Stolpersteintour des SV Darmstadt 98 teil. Auf der rund sechs Kilometer langen Strecke legten die Teilnehmer mehrere Zwischenstopps ein und erfuhren dabei mehr über die Schicksale jüdischer Vereinsmitglieder, die während des Holocaust verfolgt und vertrieben wurden.
Neue Breite für die Zukunft und gedenken an die Vergangenheit
Von neuen Angeboten im Breitensport über die Auseinandersetzung mit der Vereinsgeschichte bis hin zu Geburtstagen und aktuellen Themen aus der Medienrunde: Auch in dieser Woche gibt es beim SV Darmstadt 98 einiges zu berichten. In „Lilien Querbeet“ bündeln wir die Neuigkeiten, Einblicke und Geschichten aus dem Vereinsleben der Lilien.
Well-deserved victory for the Young Lilies
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The largest team photo in the history of the Lilien enters its second round
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
Facts & Figures: The Top Facts before the Karlsruhe Game
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
Stolperstein tour commemorates Jewish club members
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
New breadth for the future and commemorating the past
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Secure your tickets now: Home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on general sale.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
Well-deserved victory for the Young Lilies
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
With the right mindset and positive development
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor-GOAL-Bonus
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
„Didn’t lose our heads after falling behind early“
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Game turned around! A spirited home win!
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Team News: Two Changes to the Team
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Cottbus Game
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.