SV Darmstadt 98 is a German football club based in Darmstadt, Hesse. The club was founded in 1898 and has a rich history in German football. They have primarily competed in the lower divisions of German football, with occasional appearances in the top flight. The club's home venue is the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, which has a capacity of around 17,000 spectators. SV Darmstadt 98 is affectionately known as "Die Lilien" (The Lilies) due to the club's traditional colors of blue and white. One of the club's major accomplishments came in the 2014-2015 season when they achieved promotion to the Bundesliga after a 33-year absence from the top division. This was a remarkable achievement for a club of their stature and garnered them widespread recognition.