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.
Lilien siegen in Walldorf
Der SV Darmstadt 98 hat auch den vierten Test der Vorbereitung für sich entschieden. Beim Regionalligisten FC-Astoria Walldorf siegten die Lilien nach 120 Minuten mit 4:1 (0:0).
After the friendly match: Meet & Greet at the training camp
Attention Lilien fans: During SV Darmstadt 98’s training camp in Bad Wörishofen (Allgäu region)—taking place from July 19th to July 26th, 2026—there will once again be an opportunity to meet the team, chat with the players, and, of course, get autographs and photos. The fan meet-up is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, following the friendly match against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach. Kick-off for the match is at 12pm.
Transfer News: Lannert Becomes Part of the Lilies
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Intensive Week of Friendlies | Media Day at the Bölle
Friendly matches, fundraising campaigns, and plenty of photos—that’s what the week looked like for SV 98 and the club’s community. Between their 5–1 victory over FC Homburg and the upcoming friendly in Walldorf this Friday (July 17), the „Lilies“ showed their best side for the cameras. In addition, the SV 98 legends team will face an Odenwald select squad on Sunday (July 19th). You can also win great prizes in competitions taking place in Erbach and at the pop-up store in downtown Darmstadt. Lilies Across the Board brings you all the latest news from life at SV 98.
Nach Testspiel: Meet & Greet im Trainingslager
Lilienfans aufgepasst: Auch im Rahmen des diesjährigen Trainingslagers des SV Darmstadt 98 in Bad Wörishofen, welches vom 19. bis zum 26. Juli 2026 im Allgäu stattfindet, wird es wieder die Möglichkeit geben, die Mannschaft zu treffen, sich auszutauschen und natürlich auch wieder Autogramme und gemeinsame Fotos zu ergattern. Das gemeinsame Fantreffen findet am Samstag (25.7.) nach dem Testspiel gegen die SG Sonnenhof Großaspach statt. Anstoß des Testspiels ist um 12 Uhr.
Lannert wird eine Lilie
Der SV 98 bleibt weiterhin aktiv auf dem Transfermarkt. Die Lilien haben Christopher Lannert von der Arminia aus Bielefeld verpflichtet.
Intensive Testspielwoche | Media Day am Bölle
Testspiele, Spendenaktionen und jede Menge Fotos: So sah die Woche beim SV 98 und in seinem Umfeld aus. Zwischen dem 5:1-Erfolg gegen den FC Homburg und dem anstehenden Testspiel in Walldorf am Freitag (17.7.) präsentierten sich die Lilien vor den Kameras von ihrer Schokoladenseite. Zudem tritt die Traditionsmannschaft des SV 98 am Sonntag (19.7.) gegen eine Odenwaldauswahl an. Bei Gewinnspielen in Erbach und im Pop-up-Store in der Darmstädter Innenstadt könnt ihr außerdem tolle Preise gewinnen. In „Lilien querbeet“ bekommt ihr alle Infos aus dem Vereinsleben des SV 98.
Bundesliga Confirms Matchdays 3 to 6
The Bundesliga finalised the match schedules for matchdays three through six on Wednesday (July 15th): Darmstadt's home game against Hannover 96 on matchday three will take place on Sunday. This will be followed by their away game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday at 1pm. The home game against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday evening and the away game in Wolfsburg, also on Friday evening, have also been confirmed.
Transfer News: Kleinhansl Signs for SV 98
The Lilies can welcome another new arrival at the Böllenfalltor: Florian Kleinhansl will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 25-year-old joins on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with 1. FC Kaiserslautern on June 30th.
Kleinhansl unterschreibt beim SV 98
Die Lilien können einen weiteren Neuzugang am Böllenfalltor begrüßen: Florian Kleinhansl trägt ab sofort das Trikot des SV 98. Der 25-Jährige ist ablösefrei, nachdem sein Vertrag beim 1. FC Kaiserslautern zum 30.6. ausgelaufen war.
After the friendly match: Meet & Greet at the training camp
Attention Lilien fans: During SV Darmstadt 98’s training camp in Bad Wörishofen (Allgäu region)—taking place from July 19th to July 26th, 2026—there will once again be an opportunity to meet the team, chat with the players, and, of course, get autographs and photos. The fan meet-up is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, following the friendly match against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach. Kick-off for the match is at 12pm.
Transfer News: Lannert Becomes Part of the Lilies
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Intensive Week of Friendlies | Media Day at the Bölle
Friendly matches, fundraising campaigns, and plenty of photos—that’s what the week looked like for SV 98 and the club’s community. Between their 5–1 victory over FC Homburg and the upcoming friendly in Walldorf this Friday (July 17), the „Lilies“ showed their best side for the cameras. In addition, the SV 98 legends team will face an Odenwald select squad on Sunday (July 19th). You can also win great prizes in competitions taking place in Erbach and at the pop-up store in downtown Darmstadt. Lilies Across the Board brings you all the latest news from life at SV 98.
Bundesliga Confirms Matchdays 3 to 6
The Bundesliga finalised the match schedules for matchdays three through six on Wednesday (July 15th): Darmstadt's home game against Hannover 96 on matchday three will take place on Sunday. This will be followed by their away game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday at 1pm. The home game against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday evening and the away game in Wolfsburg, also on Friday evening, have also been confirmed.
Transfer News: Kleinhansl Signs for SV 98
The Lilies can welcome another new arrival at the Böllenfalltor: Florian Kleinhansl will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 25-year-old joins on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with 1. FC Kaiserslautern on June 30th.
Lilies continue their scoring spree
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
Focused Energy becomes a premium partner of SV 98
SV Darmstadt 98 and the fusion energy company Focused Energy are entering into an official partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to more closely link top-level football and high technology from the Darmstadt region and to jointly generate momentum for innovation and future societal issues.
Transfer News: Corredor moves to Nantes
Killian Corredor will be playing in his home country again in the future. SV 98 has reached an agreement with FC Nantes on the transfer of the Frenchman.
Logistical information for the home match against Homburg
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
Starting Wednesday: Member pre-sale for the first home match against Kiel
A home game against KSV! SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Holstein Kiel for the opening matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season this Saturday (August 8 at 1pm). Here’s how you can be there: the member pre-sale for the new season's first home game begins this coming Wednesday (July 15) at 12pm —available online and at the ticket shop at the Merck-Stadion, as usual. You can find all further details in this announcement.
Digital prize draw for the Krombacher BöllenfallTOR-Goal Bonus
For every home goal scored by the "Lilies," SV Darmstadt 98 fans were doubly rewarded during the recent 2025/26 second-division season. Beyond the joy and excitement, supporters received 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every goal Darmstadt scored at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
Reference: Report on TV revenues 26/27
In recent days, various media outlets have published reports and graphics regarding the distribution of TV revenue for the 2026/27 season. Some of these reports included not only specific figures but also a comparison to the previous season. This comparison indicates a supposed revenue increase of €1.4 million for SV 98 compared to the 2025/26 season.