SV Darmstadt 98 recently called on its members, including the fan advisory board, to vote on the future name of the nostalgia corner, which is currently being built between the main and north stands. The result is clear: the name “Hans Kessler Curve” prevailed with a large majority in the online vote.
Honorary President Hans Kessler: “I would like to thank everyone who voted for the name. The Dugena clock represents a piece of contemporary history at SV Darmstadt 98. Personally, I am proud to be a part of this history and find the curve with the Dugena clock, the steps and breakwaters from the old Böllenfalltor to be a wonderful connection between the past and Future.“
Vice President Markus Pfitzner: “We are pleased that so many members were so actively involved in finding the name of the nostalgia corner. We are very happy that part of the stadium will now bear the name of our honorary president Hans Kessler, to whom we as a club owe a lot. The name of the area always means a reminder of the values and guidelines that SV Darmstadt 98 developed under Hans Kessler at that time.
Renovation work is currently underway on the corner and is expected to be completed at the beginning of 2025. In the future, the Dugena clock will also be located in this area, which is currently being repaired by the engineers from Makerspace Darmstadt e.V. with the help of the Council of Elders.
Once the renovation work has been completed, the corner will offer standing room for around 25 people. These can be booked by fan groups, members and business partners in a package with space and meals on a match-day basis. Details on ticket allocation follow. The capacity of the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor remains at 17,810 spectators.
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:
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.
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).
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.