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Fan break in Darmstadt: Dramatic emergency at the DFB Cup game!
Find out more about the recent medical emergencies during DFB Cup games and their impact on fans and players.
Fan break in Darmstadt: Dramatic emergency at the DFB Cup game!
In a sad incident during the DFB Cup match last Tuesday, October 30, 2025, a SV Darmstadt 98 fan collapsed in the Böllenfalltor stadium. The shock went through the arena like lightning when the incident happened just a few minutes after the game against Schalke 04 kicked off. The audience's reaction was one of concern and compassion.
As a spokesman for SV Darmstadt 98 announced, the fan is in a critical condition in hospital. After the medical emergency, the arena was initially quiet as the spectators held back in respect and sympathy. But after about half an hour, when the first information about the fan's situation became public, the supporters began to loudly support their team again. In the end, SV Darmstadt 98 was able to celebrate with a clear 4-0 win over Schalke 04.
Medical emergencies in football
Similar situations are not uncommon in football. Another example occurred in the DFB Cup final between SC Freiburg and RB Leipzig. Shortly after the game there was also a medical emergency there when a photographer on the sidelines had health problems. Paramedics had to resuscitate him and the incident caused a profound silence at the Olympic Stadium, while fans and players lit their cell phone lights in a sign of condolence.
In such an emotional environment, the DFB Cup was postponed for a few minutes while the health condition of the affected person in the stadium was reported as stable, which ultimately sparked applause. Moments like these are a reminder that both sport and life are always unpredictable and every person in the arena has the right to live their passion safely and healthily.
What does it mean to be part of a fan community? The fans stand together in good times and in difficult times. Both in Darmstadt and in Berlin it was shown that cohesion and empathy in communities are strong when it counts. Fans' thoughts go out to the affected individuals and their families, hoping that their health conditions will soon stabilize and they will recover.