Darmstadt to face San Antonio FC in pre-season friendly during USA tour
SV Darmstadt 98, a 2. Bundesliga side, have announced a pre-season friendly against USL Championship club San Antonio FC during their summer 2026 tour of the United States. The match forms part of Darmstadt's preparation for the upcoming season and will give them competitive opposition ahead of the new campaign. Specific dates, venues, and broadcast details are expected to follow as part of the tour schedule.
Read the full story at bundesliga.comDarmstadt's decision to cross the Atlantic for a pre-season friendly reflects a growing trend of German clubs using US tours for commercial reach and conditioning. For San Antonio FC, hosting a well-known 2. Bundesliga opponent is a notable spotlight moment for a USL side. The match itself carries limited competitive weight but offers both clubs valuable minutes and brand exposure in a transatlantic exchange.
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