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 bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.
In a rescheduled Lotto Hessenliga match, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted SV Hummetroth at their youth academy on Wednesday evening (April 29th) but unfortunately came away empty-handed. Despite a spirited performance and playing with one man less, the score after 90 minutes was 3-1 in favour of Hummetroth.
Lilies at the Wildpark! SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC this coming Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) for the 32nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Will Darmstadt's positive record from recent encounters continue? Will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg extend their scoring streak against KSC? And will Fabian Schleusener finally stop scoring against SV 98? We've compiled all the facts and figures for you.
SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC on Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) at the Wildpark Stadium for the 32nd matchday. To ensure you are well prepared for your trip to KSC, here is a summary of all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
To ensure a smooth and convenient journey to Karlsruhe this weekend, SV 98 is offering a special train service that will transport Lilies fans directly from Darmstadt to Karlsruhe and back. Additionally, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team will host SV Hummetroth at their home academy this Wednesday evening (April 29th). For more news and updates, check out our usual "Lilien Across the Board" – all the latest news about the club, gathered here for you.
