San Antonio FC Reschedules Friendly Against Club Partner SV Darmstadt

The match, initially set for March 25, has been moved to September 29 due to changes in Darmstadt's league schedule.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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San Antonio FC has rescheduled a friendly match against its club partner, German side SV Darmstadt 98, due to changes in Darmstadt's league schedule. The match, which was initially set for March 25, has been moved to Tuesday, September 29.

Why it matters

The partnership between San Antonio FC and SV Darmstadt 98 was SAFC's first with an international club, and the friendly match was envisioned as a way to strengthen the relationship between the two clubs and their respective cities.

The details

The clubs announced the partnership in July 2024, with the goal of sharing academy talent and coaches, as well as enhancing player and coaching development through different styles. Darmstadt is currently second in Germany's 2. Bundesliga, the country's second division of professional soccer.

  • The match was initially set for March 25, 2026.
  • The match has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

The players

SV Darmstadt 98

A German professional soccer club that plays in the 2. Bundesliga, the country's second division. Darmstadt is one of the Bundesliga's oldest active German clubs, with a founding dating back to May 1898.

San Antonio FC

A professional soccer team that plays in the USL Championship, the second tier of the United States Soccer Pyramid. SAFC announced its partnership with SV Darmstadt 98 in July 2024, which was the club's first international partnership.

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What they’re saying

“From the moment we signed the official cooperation agreement in July 2024, both sides envisioned a friendly match in San Antonio.”

— Martin Kowalewski, Managing Director of Marketing & Sales, SV Darmstadt 98 (ksat.com)

What’s next

All tickets issued for the initial match announcement will be valid for the rescheduled date on September 29, 2026.

The takeaway

The rescheduling of the friendly match between San Antonio FC and SV Darmstadt 98 highlights the challenges of coordinating international club partnerships, but also the commitment of both teams to making the partnership work and providing opportunities for their players and fans.