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Pokal Game Compact: Teutonia Ottensen (A)
DFB Cup. 1st round. After starting the season in the 2nd Bundesliga, the Lilies are now challenged in the national cup competition: SV Darmstadt 98 travels north and meets regional league team Teutonia Ottensen in the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. The game will be played on Sunday afternoon (18.08/3.30pm) in the Millerntor Stadium. Here you can get all the information about the cup game.
The game day quote
The DFB Cup is an outstanding competition that, as is well known, has its own rules. If you perform well and have a bit of luck, then you can be in the final as an underdog. Just like it was with Kaiserslautern last season. Of course, that's everyone's dream.
The Stadium
The Millerntor is more than just a football stadium. It is a place full of memories of big games, many moments and emotions. The Millerntor – this stadium directly on Hamburg’s Reeperbahn – is the home ground of FC St. Pauli. Tolerance, diversity and social cohesion are lived in this stadium – including tireless efforts against racism and discrimination. A place where football and social commitment go hand in hand.
Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Reinaldo Coddou H. 
Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Reinaldo Coddou H. 
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Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Reinaldo Coddou H. 
Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Reinaldo Coddou H. The opponent's opinion
Nabil Toumi, Teutonia’s new head coach, at the press conference before the game: „The fact that Darmstadt didn’t start the season so well certainly plays a role. Just like we didn’t exactly get off to the ideal start and that’s of course also the case. If there’s something about the boys‘ self-confidence, it’s of course exactly the same with Darmstadt. Both teams will have to see how they get on the pitch and start in the first few minutes.“
The Officials
- Referee: Florian Lechner
- Assistants: Julius Martenstein and Kevin Behrens
- Fourth Official: Tobias Severins
- No VAR in the first round of the Pokal.
The Weather Forecast
The sky over the Hanseatic city will probably be cloudy for almost the entire Sunday. Temperatures around 21 degrees celsius are expected. The chance of rain during the Lilies‘ cup game against Teutonia Ottensen is between 20 and 30 percent.
Who shows and comments on Darmstadt 98 against Teutonia live on TV?
The cup game will be broadcast live on TV and in the live stream on the pay channel Sky. Here you have the chance to watch the Lilies in the conference with all other 3.30pm games or in the individual game. Philipp Langosz will act as a commentator in the individual game.
Software AG Matchcenter
Matchday! And so back into matchday mode. You can of course follow the duel between Lilien and Teutonia Ottensen again on Sunday afternoon 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.
You can follow the full game on our Fanradio. Pictures and highlights from the game will appear on our Facebook and Twitter accounts as well as the WhatsApp-Channel of the SV 98. You can get even more live photos here Instagram.
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.