The final match of the first half of the season is upon us. And Darmstadt are heading off on the road one last time. On matchday 17, the team from southern Hesse will travel to face SC Paderborn. Kick-off is at 6:30pm on Friday (December 19th) at the Home Deluxe Arena. You can find all the important information about the 17th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga in our "Matchday Guide" section.
We're really looking forward to Paderborn. Not because we're looking at the league table, but because I've noticed since Sunday's final whistle against Münster that the team is incredibly eager to play this game. It will be a challenging match against a very good team. We're going to Paderborn with the feeling that we'll get our chances.
Ralf Kettemann, head coach of SC Paderborn 07, on the official SCP07 YouTube channel: „Darmstadt is a very good football team with many different strengths. They are outstanding at set pieces and the best in the league. They can also play very good football. They have dribblers, strong defensive midfielders, and an exciting strike partnership. They are a tough opponent.“
During Friday’s away game against SC Paderborn 07, temperatures of around 9 degrees Celsius are expected under cloudy skies. There is a 30 percent chance of precipitation.
The away match between SV Darmstadt 98 and SC Paderborn 07 will be broadcast on the pay-TV channel Sky. Sky’s pre-match coverage starts at 6pm. Jürgen Schmitz will provide commentary.
Matchday! And with that, back into matchday mode. You can, of course, follow the game between SV Darmstadt 98 and SC Paderborn on Friday in the Software AG Matchcentre on our website. Just click on the orange button! There, we’ll provide you with plenty of live data about the match.
All followers of the Lilies can listen to the game on our Fanradio in full length. You can also find current pictures and highlights from the game on Facebook and Bluesky as well as our WhatsApp-Channel. You can find even more live photos at Instagram.
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
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 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.
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.
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:
