SV Darmstadt 98 informed all season ticket holders about the season ticket procedure for the 2026/27 season on Wednesday (May 6th) and would also like to share this letter on the club's own website.
Dear Season Ticket Holder,
You don’t need to do anything this year if you simply want your season ticket to remain unchanged from last season! It will automatically renew in your current block (and seat) and with your applicable discount level (members, please see further information regarding this). Should you have any changes you would like to make to your season ticket, you will also have the opportunity to submit them in due course.
For the new season, we are adjusting the prices for day tickets and season tickets. A guiding principle of recent years has been further strengthened: members continue to benefit from significantly reduced prices compared to non-members. To reflect this, a new member category has been introduced, which is cheaper than discounted season tickets. New members also now have the opportunity to take advantage of this benefit.
The adjustment for day tickets is between €1 and €2 per game for members, depending on the category (for non-members, an additional €1 per game). Since season ticket prices are derived from day ticket prices, the corresponding adjustments for season tickets are also based on this.
The reasons for this decision include the significantly increased costs associated with organising our home match days over the past few months. Personnel and service provider costs, in particular, have risen noticeably. Furthermore, as a registered association, SV 98 continues to rely heavily on operating revenue, including ticket sales. This revenue not only funds home matches but also contributes to ensuring the club’s overall business operations.
Despite this necessary adjustment, we understand that any price increase represents an additional burden for many fans. We therefore appreciate your loyalty and support all the more, especially during these times of rising costs.
Season Ticket Process for Summer 2026:
1) Cancellation deadline: May 20, 2026
2) Letter sent to all 2026-27 season ticket holders with information about the transfer period
3) Transfer period for all season ticket holders expected from May 21st to June 5th, 2026
4) Sale of new season tickets to club members only (mid-June)
5) Direct debit payment (mid-June)
6) Season tickets sent out (early/mid-July)
Should you wish to cancel your season ticket subscription, you have until May 20th to do so. Otherwise, the season ticket will automatically renew for the 2026/27 season.
As in previous years, SV 98 is offering season tickets at a significantly reduced price for people with limited financial means through its Fan and Supporter Department (FuFa). Interested parties can contact the FuFa by email viasozialfonds@fufa-sv98.de
Get in touch. Furthermore, SV Darmstadt 98 is once again distributing free season tickets to low-income individuals through the city of Darmstadt this year.
Your Board of Directors of SV Darmstadt 1898 e.V.
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.
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.
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
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.
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.
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
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.
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.
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.
SV Darmstadt 98 successfully completed their second pre-season friendly, defeating Verbandsliga side VfR Fehlheim 8-0 (4-0).
