Darmstadt 98 starts the 2026/27 season with a home game against Holstein Kiel. The team is currently 5th in the 2. Bundesliga with 52 points and a record of 13 wins, 13 draws, and 8 losses.

What does the schedule mean for Darmstadt 98?

The schedule for the new season has been announced and Darmstadt 98 starts with a home game against Holstein Kiel on August 8 or 9.

What does the schedule look like?

The first away trip takes the Lilien on a longer journey to Dresden a week later on the second matchday. Then it continues with a home game against Hannover.

What does goalkeeper Marcel Schuhen say?

At the first public training session of the Lilien, Darmstadt goalkeeper Marcel Schuhen comments on the new schedule: „All good teams“, he says and laughs. „You can't say anything at all, many teams have had a change, many have changed. I think starting with a home game is always good. Everything else will show up then.“

The Lilien have scored 57 goals this season and conceded 45 goals, which corresponds to a positive balance of +12 goals. They are 18 points behind leaders FC Schalke 04.