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 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.