Transfer News: Stark Strengthens U21’s
The U21 team of SV Darmstadt 98 can welcome a familiar face to their ranks for the upcoming season: Yannick Stark will play for the Lilies in the Hessenliga in the future.
27.01.2025 / English
80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz
On January 27, 1945, Red Army soldiers liberated the largest German concentration and extermination camp, Auschwitz. Around 1.5 million people were killed here, around a million of them Jews. Auschwitz stands worldwide as a symbol of the Shoah and of the murder of millions, meticulously planned and carried out by Germans. On the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the camp, we remember those associated with SV 98 who were humiliated, persecuted or murdered under National Socialism.
Dr. Karl Heß
Club chairman 1928-1933. Resigned in 1933.
Emigrated to France in 1933, then to Brazil. Returned to Darmstadt from 1963 to 1973. Then returned to Brazil, died (and buried) there in 1975.
Bruno Heß
Member of the SVD until 1933
Brother of Karl Heß. Died in the Dachau concentration camp.
Dr. Hugo Berger
First a track and field athlete, later a club doctor until 1933
Called the “Angel of the Old Town” because he treated destitute patients free of charge and apparently gave them money. Spent a short time in the Osthofen concentration camp. 1934 Emigration to Portugal, then to Haifa, Palestine. 1978 return to Darmstadt.
Hans Siegfried Adler
Young athlete (including relay)
Was expelled from the SVD in September 1933. Emigration to the USA. There he took the name Howard Adler.
Adolf Bruchfeld
Official at Schild Darmstadt, its leader in 1937.
Exact period and activity at the SVD unknown. Emigration to the USA 1937/38. Then called himself Brookfield.
Hans Juda
Member of the SVD until 1933
No comprehensive information available.
Kurt Mayer
Member of the SVD until 1933
No comprehensive information available.
Julius Sichel
Member of the SVD until 1933
No comprehensive information available.
Hans Strauß
Member of the SVD until 1933
Emigrated, probably to Palestine.
Moritz Wieseneck
Handball player at SVD, founder and first chairman of Schild Darmstadt in 1933
Brother of Herbert Wieseneck, husband of Frände Wieseneck.1936 emigration to New York (USA) with wife and son.
Fränze Wieseneck
Member of the SVD until 1933, wife of Moritz Wieseneck
Emigration to New York (USA) in 1936.
Herbert Wieseneck
Handball player and track and field athlete at SVD. From 1933 at Schild Darmstadt.
Brother of Moritz Wieseneck, emigrated to the USA in 1937.
And all the unnamed others.
Lilies win in Walldorf
SV Darmstadt 98 won their fourth pre-season friendly. The Lilies defeated regional league side FC-Astoria Walldorf 4-1 (0-0) after 120 minutes.
After the friendly match: Meet & Greet at the training camp
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.
Transfer News: Lannert Becomes Part of the Lilies
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Intensive Week of Friendlies | Media Day at the Bölle
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.
Bundesliga Confirms Matchdays 3 to 6
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.
Transfer News: Kleinhansl Signs for SV 98
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.
Lilies continue their scoring spree
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
Focused Energy becomes a premium partner of SV 98
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.
Transfer News: Corredor moves to Nantes
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.
Logistical information for the home match against Homburg
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
Starting Wednesday: Member pre-sale for the first home match against Kiel
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.