A new season lies ahead for our Lilies. And like every year, we want to get in the mood with you in our room, get to know the team and spend a very special day under the sign of the Lily. In addition to a colourful supporting program that begins at 2pm in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor, the SV Darmstadt 98 professional team will also play a test match against Swift Hesperingen (July 13th). The game against the Luxembourg first division team kicks off at 4pm. Entry is free.
Admission to the season opening fan festival in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor and to the SV 98 test match against Swift Hesperingen is free. There is a free choice of seats in the main and south stands as well as in the upper tier of the back straight. For organizational reasons, you just need to secure your free tickets in advance. You can get these here.
We are also particularly pleased that all of our amateur departments will be presenting themselves on this day in the stadium area and in the main stand, as well as providing insights into their sport at various stands and stations. There are also numerous fan clubs and partners of the club who will be involved in the opening of the season in a variety of ways. We are sure that this will create a beautiful and varied offering for all Lily fans, big and small.
After the test match, the Lilien professionals and the entire coaching team will be available at the stands of the amateur departments to request autographs and photos. So all Lily fans have the opportunity to get signatures or take a few photos and also take advantage of what all the stands have to offer and end the day at the Bölle until around 10pm.
Stand and catering overview season opening 2024/25
Admission from 2pm on the Lilienschänke side (south-west entrance), access with Connfair ticket. Bookable here free of charge.
CATERING Food & drinks from our two caterers Stolz Service and Gaul Catering can be found in the following locations: Kiosk in the north main stand (drinks only) Charcoal grill on the north side of the main stand Bar in the main stand (drinks) Kiosk in the south main stand (food & drinks) As well at all kiosks behind the south and back straight (up to G2). We also have food stands with bowls, crepes and burgers, which should ensure your physical well-being. You can find seating in the stands (main stand, south stand and back straight upper tier) and in the main stand. There is free choice of seating. Please throw food packaging and leftovers into the designated bins so that it doesn’t take too long to clean up before the next friendly against Coventry.
FAN AND TICKET SHOP Our fan and ticket shop is of course open, you can buy the new jersey or other blue and white fan items there, as well as tickets for the test against Coventry or the cup game against Ottensen.
STANDS
1 – Basketball – throwing machine & test baskets Our basketball department for young and old with various test stations can be found at the end of the court in front of the main stand towards the north. After the test for the autograph session you will find at this stand: Mateij Maglica & Fynn Lakenmacher
2 – Bölle Bande & Zwote – For the youngest fans, the SV 98 fan team and the BölleBande will also be standing towards the north stand with a goal wall. Here you can train your goal-scoring technique, as well as purchase season tickets for the “Zwote Zwote” and tickets for the test match on Sunday in the university stadium. After the test for the autograph session you will find at this stand: Luca Marseiler & Max Pfister
3 – Liability checkout – football darts & stand Our partner, the liability checkout is at the entrance to the north stand with the opportunity to try your hand at football darts and a recruiting stand. After the test at the autograph session you will find at this stand: Matthias Bader & Karol Niemczycki
4 – Silver Lilies – The SilberLilien, our members over 60, organise a coffee & cake sale in the north wing of the main stand. You can also find out about the various SilberLilien events there and buy creative, self-made bracelets for a good cause.
5 – Sports Karate – Our sports karate department shows its sport in the north wing of the main stand and gives the opportunity to get to know martial arts from a new side at the Lilies. After the test for the autograph session you will find at this stand: Fabian Nürnberger & Othmane El Idrissi
5 – Judo – Also not to be missed are our judoka, who demonstrate throws, levers and other judo techniques on mats and also give children the opportunity to try them out. After the test for the autograph session you will find at this stand: Christoph Klarer & Asaf Arania
6 – Häzemer Lilien – Pulled Pork Burger The “Häzemer Lilien” fan club is making a big splash and providing Lilien fans with pulled pork and wedges at the entrance to the main stand. Only while stocks last.
7 – Exhibition Archive + Hiking Department, Senior Sports & Council of Elders – In the foyer of the main stand, the exhibition boards celebrating 125 years of SV 98 are set up, as well as our Council of Elders, the Senior Sports Department, and the Hiking Department with information about participation options and many stories from club life on site. The Council of Elders will also offer a short historical tour. Please obtain further information at the stand.
8 – Mini Bölle – Lilienfan David Saar painstakingly recreated the original new Bölle and then set off an avalanche. As a Mini fan you could secure a permanent place in the Mini-Bölle for little money. Several thousand euros went to the Jonathan Heimes Foundation and the fight against cancer. You can see the Mini-Bölle live in the main stand for the first time and secure your place.
9 – Darts – The newly founded darts department invites you to have fun throwing darts in the main stand. In a small challenge you can win small, blue and white prizes and find out about participation options in the youngest Lily department. After the test for the autograph session you will find at this stand: Paul Will & Aleksandar Vukotic
10 – eFootball tournament + fan radio test station – At the eFootball tournament, several console gamers compete against each other in the south wing of the main stand. In tournament mode the game is always played 1:1. Our fan radio is also on site to comment and give those interested the opportunity to try out the microphone themselves and get a taste of the job. After the test for the autograph session you will find at this stand: Alex Brunst & Filip Stojilkovic
11 – Craft – Our supplier Craft is of course also there and has set up a large sales stand in the main stand. After the test for the autograph session you will find at this stand: coaching team (Lieberknecht, Scholtysik, Hajou, Wache)
12 – Entega – Advice stand with competition directly in front of the south wing on the forecourt you will find our long-standing partner Entega with a competition and an advice stand about the various offers for saving electricity. After the test for the autograph session you will find at this stand: Marvin Mehlem & Kai Klefisch
13 – Haix – Our main and jersey sponsor will test the skills of big and small Lily fans with a rodeo and a promotion stand on the main grandstand forecourt. After the test for the autograph session you will find at this stand: Marcel Schuhen & Sergio Lopez
14 – Member stand – A member administration stand has been set up for all members on the south side of the Annex building. There you can easily change addresses, emails or bank details or find out more about membership in general. And if you’re not a member yet, it’s of course easy to do so here.
15 – FuFa – Our fan and support department equips all small and large Lily fans with Lily balloons. If you would also like to volunteer with SV 98, you are welcome to stop by. We are still looking for reinforcements in several teams such as fan radio, live ticker, events, Lily courier, etc.
16 – Football ID – On the fence in the direction of Lilienschänke, right next to the Medical Center, there is a goal from the Football ID department where you can measure your maximum goal shot speed. The department will inform you about the structure, training times and participation options. After the test for the autograph session you will find at this stand: Clemens Riedel & Merveille Papela
17 – FCBW Tombola There are lots of great prizes to be won in the Blau-Weiß Fan Club’s tombola. The oldest Lilien fan club stands opposite the fan container at the beginning of the south stand with a pavilion, lots of tickets and lots of winnings. The profits from the tombola go to the Jonathan Heimes Foundation and the famous Johnny bracelets can also be purchased there.
18 – SV Hoiners 98 – During the summer break there is always time to read something. The fan club “SV Hoiners 98” has written a book about their own football trips and offers this, as well as other Lily literature, as well as fanzines and books for sale. Bookworms will find the book stand right next to the fan container behind the south stand.
19 – South Stand & Aperol/Lillet – The South Stand will offer the popular summer drinks Spritz Aperol and Wild Berry Lillet from the container. There are also sticker sales and the opportunity to register as a supporting member at the South Stand.
20 – Tradition1898 – Just a few meters further behind the fan container along the south stand, the fan club “Tradition1898” offers their famous chili con carne. As with all volunteer-run catering stands from the fan scene – only while stocks last! So be quick.
21 – Krombacher – Our beer partner Krombacher gives you the opportunity to try your hand at Kastenkick. Known from every half at Bölle, you can now prove that it’s not that difficult to get the ball into the box. The box kick will be found on the back straight in the actual TV parking lot. After the test for the autograph session you will find at this stand: Tobias Kempe & Fabio Torsiello
22 – Table Tennis/Headies – practice tables Behind G3 just in front of the guest block you can try out our two table sports, Headies (like table tennis only with your head) and classic table tennis. Both departments are available to provide advice and support and give you the opportunity to get a taste of their sport and find out about training times. After the test for the autograph session you will find at this stand: Klaus Gjasula & Mateo Zelic
23 – Lily flea market – At the Lily flea market behind the back straight you can offer Lily, football and sports items for sale. Either you can do it yourself on site or you can leave your item with our employees, stating a minimum sales amount, and check later to see how much it went over the counter for. Various older items can also be picked up from the fan shop for reasonable prices.
24 – Futsal Street Soccer – The SV 98 Futsalers are also in the TV parking lot and offer street soccer for kids and those young at heart. The boys show their tricks on the ball and supervise the games of all the blue and white street football players. After the test at the autograph session you will find at this stand: Performance Team (Ryan, Busse, Bauer)
We wish all Lilies a nice day at the Böllenfalltor!
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
Raoul Petretta joined SV Darmstadt 98 in the winter and already feels very much at home. He talks about his arrival and his goals. Besides their sporting focus, the Lilies are also committed to sustainability: On March 15, 2026, over 3,500 trees will be planted as part of the fifth "In the Sign of the Lily" tree-planting campaign. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
In an intense 90 minutes between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, the Lilies fought back to secure three points shortly before the final whistle. The early lead taken by the team from southern Hesse was quickly erased by the Rhinelanders. The match became increasingly wild and physical. The second half remained evenly contested, but in the end, SV 98 once again demonstrated their fighting spirit: Matej Maglica's late header sealed the three points. What do the players and the two head coaches have to say about this thrilling encounter? We've compiled all the post-match reactions.
SV Darmstadt 98 remain a force to be reckoned with at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor! The Lilies defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 (1-1) on matchday 23. It's their sixth consecutive home win, bringing their total to 45 points. Hornby opened the scoring for the home side after just seven minutes, before Maglica (88th minute) netted the decisive goal in the second half.
