At 98, Oskar Steinmann became the oldest member of the Lilies – and was there to witness his Lilies' 2-1 victory against Braunschweig at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. A few days later, the fans of Darmstadt 98 made club history: Around 1,600 members gathered for the largest team photo in the Lilies' history. You can read all about these and other topics in "Lilien Across the Board."
At the age of 98, Oskar Steinmann signed his membership application in the VIP box at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, making him the oldest member of the Lilies. However, the stadium appointment almost wasn’t possible. The 98-year-old had suffered a severe stroke just three weeks earlier. With an escort and a walker, he still made it to his home stadium, the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Equipped with a scarf, hat, and ID, Oskar Steinmann watched the Lilies‘ 2-1 victory.
On Tuesday (September 16th) at 5pm, the Bölle gates opened. A historic event was on the Lilien fans‘ schedule. This year’s team photo was intended to be the biggest in Lilien history. To achieve this goal, the members of the 98 team received an invitation in advance to participate in the team photo. But the picture wasn’t the only item on the agenda for the fans. Plenty of food and beverages were available on-site throughout the event, as well as a mobile stand with specially discounted products. Then, at 6pm, it was time for the photo shoot. But there was more to it than just the shutter button. Chants and good cheer rounded out the event. Afterwards, the team mingled with the fans and diligently sign autographs.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team will be visiting TSV Eintracht Stadtallendorf next Saturday (September 20th). Kickoff is at 2pm. The youngsters will be aiming to remain unbeaten in their sixth consecutive competitive match. Every Lilies who doesn’t have anything to do on Saturday is cordially invited to support the young Lilies!
The Lilien fan team visited FC Sturm Darmstadt this weekend, drawing 2-2 after a thrilling match. The team was able to equalise a goal conceded in the 37th minute before halftime with a goal from Julian Schreiber (43′). With their first attack after the restart, FC Sturm took the lead again (46′). But the fan team had another answer, scoring the final goal in the 68th minute. The fan team’s next game is on Wednesday (September 24th, 7:30pm), with a home game against Türk Gücü Darmstadt II.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites its fans to the opening of its new city fan shop. Only on opening day, there will be a 10 percent discount on the entire product range. The new Fast Live Collection will also be available for the first time.
As part of the reopening, the club would like to point out that the fan shop at Friedensplatz will be permanently closed on September 22nd.
The Lilies are looking forward to celebrating this special day together with many fans.
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here: