02.10.2024 / English
5th Clean-Up Day with Krombacher: Together for our environment!
Garbage that is carelessly thrown away is a major problem for our environment. This is exactly why the 5th Clean-Up Day of SV Darmstadt 98 and the Krombacher Brewery took place last Sunday (September 29th). Together with 100 Lily fans, who pitched in impressively and, above all, extremely diligently, the Böllenfalltor and the region around it as well as the homestead settlement were cleared of waste and rubbish.
Equipped with gloves and grippers, the helpers set off and roamed the stadium area. In addition, other participants set out in the homestead settlement and on the Lichtwiese to clear these areas of rubbish and rubbish. Bags of plastic, packaging waste, cigarette butts, etc. were collected. The EAD Darmstadt city cleaning department then took care of the proper disposal.
“Our intention since the first clean-up campaign has been to create more awareness of the respectful treatment of nature and to draw attention to the problem of pollution caused by discarded or deliberately dumped garbage,” explains Jonas Baum, sponsoring manager at the Krombacher Brewery , about the background of the joint Clean-Up Day. He continues: “Clean-Up Day leaves an environment free of rubbish, hopefully for a long time. We are very pleased that so many lily fans have come together again to collect rubbish together and that this campaign has been successfully implemented for the fifth time within the partnership, which has now lasted four years. A big thank you to all the helpers who contributed to the success of this campaign.”
Florian Holzbrecher, Head of Events & CSR at SV Darmstadt 98: “We are overwhelmed by how many of our fans were there last Sunday. It was impressive to see how motivated they were to collect garbage and ensure that we were able to celebrate a record number of participants. A big thank you goes to the Krombacher Brewery, who organised the cozy part in the Lilienschänke.”
Because after the work was done and as a thank you for their great effort, Krombacher invited all participants to eat together and watch the second division in the Lilienschänke. As a special highlight, Clemens Riedel, Fabian Nürnberger and Marco Thiede also stopped by the get-together. The three Lilien professionals were available for photo and autograph requests, but also for lively conversations.
SV Darmstadt 98 and Krombacher would like to thank all participants for the remarkable effort and the great afternoon.
The pictures for the 5th Clean-Up Day:
Season tickets for the 2026/27 season: All information is available here!
SV Darmstadt 98 informed all season ticket holders about the season ticket procedure for the 2026/27 season on Wednesday (May 6th) and would also like to share this letter on the club's own website.
Merck Autograph Session: With Pfeiffer, Klefisch and Lakenmacher
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Disappointment & pride
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Merx hat trick: U21 deservedly wins at Hünfelder SV
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
HBRS and SV 98: Cooperation extended indefinitely
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
„We must take the lead in the first half.“
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
Lilies lose in Karlsruhe
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Team News: Five Changes in the Team
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Matchday Guide: All Information before KSC Game
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Paul Fernie extends his contract long-term and moves up to a management position.
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
„You’ve seen horses vomit before.“
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Opposition Check: Karlsruher SC
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.