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Friendly match planned against partner club San Antonio FC
Darmstadt. SV Darmstadt 98 use the international break in March 2026 for a trip to their US sister city, San Antonio, Texas March 22nd to 28th, 2026 a friendly match against San Antonio FC (SAFC) on Wednesday, March 25th . The aim of the trip is to deepen existing ties with the sister city and promote exchange in sporting, cultural, and social areas.
Exchange and partnership in focus
“It’s something special that we, as SV Darmstadt 98, will be traveling to the USA next year and thus writing a piece of Lilies history,” explained Vice President Markus Pfitzner . The partnership arose from the close connection between Darmstadt and San Antonio and is constantly developing.
Pfitzner also emphasized the importance of the exchange: "We will use this opportunity to represent our values as Lilies overseas as well. In addition to the friendly match, we look forward to getting to know the local community, building new networks and becoming active in the social sphere."
Cooperation with DFL and Spurs Sports & Entertainment
Managing Director Martin Kowalewski also emphasized the importance of the trip: “The USA trip is another milestone in our cooperation with San Antonio and San Antonio FC. We are delighted to be able to represent SV Darmstadt 98 in the DFL target market USA during the World Cup year.”
SV 98 works closely with the DFL German Football League , which strengthens the global visibility of the Bundesliga as part of its international strategy.
During the stay in Texas, in addition to the friendly match on March 25, training sessions at the SAFC grounds , meetings with representatives of both cities , and cultural and social activities are planned.
Fans who would like to accompany SV Darmstadt 98 on their USA tour can contact fanbeauftragter@sv98.de .
(DARMSTADT – RED/SV98)
Featured image: Tom Eilers (Managing Director of Licensed Players), Markus Pfitzner (Vice President) and Martin Kowalewski (Managing Director). Photo: SV98
