SV Darmstadt 98 is a historic German football club from Darmstadt, Hesse, competing in the 2. Bundesliga, Germany's second division. Known affectionately as "Die Lilien" (The Lilies), the club plays at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, decked in their traditional blue and white colors. Founded in 1898, the club has a rich history marked by remarkable underdog stories. Their most famous era came in the 1970s and early 1980s when they rose from the regional leagues to the Bundesliga, famously finishing as runners-up in 1978 and making a deep run in the UEFA Cup. After decades of lower-league struggles, a modern renaissance saw them achieve two fairy-tale promotions to the Bundesliga in the 2010s under manager Dirk Schuster. Currently back in the 2. Bundesliga, they remain a tough, well-organized side with aspirations for another top-flight return. The club is famed for its incredible, loud, and loyal fan base, which creates one of the best atmospheres in German football. SV Darmstadt 98 is a club defined by resilience, community, and punching above its weight.