The German Football League (DFL) published the schedule for the upcoming 2024/25 second division season on Thursday afternoon (July 4th). The Lilies start the new season with a home game against Fortuna Düsseldorf. For the first time, SV Darmstadt 98 will face SC Paderborn on the second matchday. The final round of the season on matchday 17 is the away game at SSV Jahn Regensburg shortly before Christmas.
Paul Fernie: „We are very happy that we are starting the season with a home game. We are very pleased to be able to show ourselves directly at the Bölle on the first match day. On the first match days we immediately meet demanding, interesting opponents who have a good chance to determine our position.“
Matchday |
Fixture |
Date |
| 1. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – Fortuna Düsseldorf | 03. or 04.08.2024 |
| 2. Game | SC Paderborn – SV Darmstadt 98 | 09. until 11.08.2024 |
| 3. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – 1. FC Nürnberg | 23. until 25.08.2024 |
| 4. Game | SV Elversberg – SV Darmstadt 98 | 30.08. until 01.09.2024 |
| 5. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – Eintracht Braunschweig | 13. until 15.09.2024 |
| 6. Game | FC Schalke 04 – SV Darmstadt 98 | 20. until 22.09.2024 |
| 7. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – 1. FC Magdeburg | 27. until 29.09.2024 |
| 8. Game | Karlsruher SC – SV Darmstadt 98 | 04. until 06.10.2024 |
| 9. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – 1. FC Köln | 18. until 20.10.2024 |
| 10. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – SSV Ulm | 25. until 27.10.2024 |
| 11. Game | Greuther Fürth – SV Darmstadt 98 | 01. until 03.11.2024 |
| 12. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – Hertha BSC | 08. until 10.11.2024 |
| 13. Game | Hannover 96 – SV Darmstadt 98 | 22. until 24.11.2024 |
| 14. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – Preußen Münster | 29.11. until 01.12.2024 |
| 15. Game | Hamburger SV – SV Darmstadt 98 | 06. until 08.12.2024 |
| 16. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 13. until 15.12.2024 |
| 17. Game | SSV Jahn Regensburg – SV Darmstadt 98 | 20. until 22.12.2024 |
Attention Lilien fans: During SV Darmstadt 98’s training camp in Bad Wörishofen (Allgäu region)—taking place from July 19th to July 26th, 2026—there will once again be an opportunity to meet the team, chat with the players, and, of course, get autographs and photos. The fan meet-up is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, following the friendly match against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach. Kick-off for the match is at 12pm.
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Friendly matches, fundraising campaigns, and plenty of photos—that’s what the week looked like for SV 98 and the club’s community. Between their 5–1 victory over FC Homburg and the upcoming friendly in Walldorf this Friday (July 17), the „Lilies“ showed their best side for the cameras. In addition, the SV 98 legends team will face an Odenwald select squad on Sunday (July 19th). You can also win great prizes in competitions taking place in Erbach and at the pop-up store in downtown Darmstadt. Lilies Across the Board brings you all the latest news from life at SV 98.
The Bundesliga finalised the match schedules for matchdays three through six on Wednesday (July 15th): Darmstadt's home game against Hannover 96 on matchday three will take place on Sunday. This will be followed by their away game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday at 1pm. The home game against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday evening and the away game in Wolfsburg, also on Friday evening, have also been confirmed.
The Lilies can welcome another new arrival at the Böllenfalltor: Florian Kleinhansl will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 25-year-old joins on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with 1. FC Kaiserslautern on June 30th.
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
SV Darmstadt 98 and the fusion energy company Focused Energy are entering into an official partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to more closely link top-level football and high technology from the Darmstadt region and to jointly generate momentum for innovation and future societal issues.
Killian Corredor will be playing in his home country again in the future. SV 98 has reached an agreement with FC Nantes on the transfer of the Frenchman.
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
A home game against KSV! SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Holstein Kiel for the opening matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season this Saturday (August 8 at 1pm). Here’s how you can be there: the member pre-sale for the new season's first home game begins this coming Wednesday (July 15) at 12pm —available online and at the ticket shop at the Merck-Stadion, as usual. You can find all further details in this announcement.
For every home goal scored by the "Lilies," SV Darmstadt 98 fans were doubly rewarded during the recent 2025/26 second-division season. Beyond the joy and excitement, supporters received 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every goal Darmstadt scored at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
In recent days, various media outlets have published reports and graphics regarding the distribution of TV revenue for the 2026/27 season. Some of these reports included not only specific figures but also a comparison to the previous season. This comparison indicates a supposed revenue increase of €1.4 million for SV 98 compared to the 2025/26 season.