Fight the black market together! SV Darmstadt 98 appeals to its fans and stadium visitors to only purchase tickets through authorised ticket offices or platforms.
Pursuing the “ticket black market” is one of the major annoyances for fans and the club involves considerable effort: countless frustrated and angry supporters regularly report overpriced ticket offers online or ask questions out of concern about the validity of their tickets on the “black market” purchased tickets to the clubs, which leads to a lot of additional work. The requirements for passing on tickets are correspondingly clear in our general ticket terms and conditions (ATGB). SV Darmstadt 98 is committed to fair ticket prices and wants to protect fans from overpriced tickets. The aim is to offer tickets in a wide range of price segments so that everyone has the opportunity to follow the games. This attitude is broken on the black market. SV Darmstadt 98 is committed to consistent legal prosecution in collaboration with external lawyers. Due to the demand situation described, tickets are increasingly ending up on the black market. On well-known platforms such as “eBay”, “Kleinanzeigen”, “viagogo”, “ticketbande”, “StubHub”, “seatwave” or “Facebook”, tickets are often offered at significantly inflated prices. However, the resale of tickets via internet platforms, especially with the intention of making a profit (this also includes an offer on a negotiated basis), is strictly prohibited according to our General Terms and Conditions and will be prosecuted in the interests of all fans, just as the trading of overpriced tickets to SV Darmstadt 98 games will be prosecuted the stadium. In the event of such unauthorised transfer of tickets, the club is entitled to block the corresponding tickets without compensation and to refuse access to the stadium. Separating rival fan groups and excluding violent stadium visitors are significantly more difficult when resold on the black market. Uncontrolled trading of tickets on the black market not only leads to an increase in ticket prices, but also endangers general security in the stadiums. For all of the reasons mentioned, SV Darmstadt 98, in cooperation with external lawyers (see ATGB), takes consistent civil and criminal action against any unauthorised ticket sales discovered. Any unauthorised ticket seller must expect tougher sanctions, such as the imposition of contractual penalties, the blocking of their customer account, stadium bans or criminal prosecution. Unfortunately, there is no alternative to this consistent approach to dealing with the unauthorised distribution of tickets in view of the continuously growing ticket black market to protect our own fans and spectators.
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.
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
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.