Darmstadt's stadium, the Jonathan-Heimes-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, has a seating capacity of 17,000, while Magdeburg's MDCC-Arena can hold up to 30,000 spectators.
SV Darmstadt 98's best finish in the 2. Bundesliga came in the 2014-2015 season when they finished in second place, earning them promotion to the Bundesliga.
FC Magdeburg won the DDR-Oberliga (East German top division) three times in the 1970s and 1980s, but they have not achieved the same level of success in the unified German league system.
Both Darmstadt and Magdeburg have passionate fan bases known for their enthusiastic support at home and away matches.