There's a lot going on at the Bölle. The 98th Darmstadt baby of 2026, along with their family, visited the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, and they weren't the only ones. Where else the Bölle gang has ended up, and many more news items about the club, can be found here in our "Lilies Across the Board" section, as every Wednesday.
On January 25th, the 98th baby born in Darmstadt this calendar year arrived. Little Frido entered the world, bringing joy not only to his parents, Valentin and Heidi, but also to his older sister, Irma. The family, now four members strong, visited the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor on Wednesday (May 6th) at the invitation of SV 98. Prior to the visit, the family had received a video message from Alexander Brunst, who congratulated them on Frido’s birth. On site, Fabian Nürnberger personally presented Frido and his parents with a gift basket from the Darmstadt 98 club.
This initiative is part of the Darmstadt model „Protecting Children – Supporting Families.“ The Municipal Social Services department of the Youth Welfare Office of the City of Darmstadt provides low-threshold, unbureaucratic, and preventative support to families in the period following the birth of a child. The specialists of the Darmstadt model inform, advise, and support young families facing challenges during the newborn’s first year.
On two wheels through the city. Nationwide, April 28th was dedicated to road safety. The Bölle Gang took this as an opportunity to visit the Darmstadt Youth Traffic School. Twenty children aged six to ten playfully learned important road safety basics as part of the „safe.mobile.life“ campaign, themed „Two-Wheelers in Focus.“ A challenging course, complete with traffic lights, right-of-way rules, and more, awaited the participants on the JVS grounds.
The two varied hours focused on safety, skill, and fun on two wheels were a resounding success, culminating in a snail race. Two children competed against each other, and the winner wasn’t the fastest, but rather the one who reached the finish line most slowly and safely without dismounting.
The Bölle Gang extends its heartfelt thanks to the Darmstadt Youth Traffic School and to the two police officers, Evelyn Sniegon and Jesko Gandenberger, for their excellent guidance, child-friendly explanations, and the thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. A powerful training course for greater road safety and lots of fun.
It’s off to Osnabrück. The first of at least four new opponents next season has been confirmed. Joining them is VfL Osnabrück, who secured promotion to the German second division last weekend and clinched the 3. Liga title early. And it was a dramatic victory – in the second minute of stoppage time, Robert Tesche scored the winning goal against Wehen Wiesbaden, making it 3-2 and securing their third promotion to the German second division in seven years. A former Darmstadt player was also on the team: Jannik Müller wore the Darmstadt jersey for three years and captained Osnabrück to the 3. Liga championship this season. See you next season, Jannik!
The break is over. After a weekend off, SV Darmstadt 98’s U17 team will face Wormatia Worms this Wednesday evening (May 6th, 7pm). The young Lilies will use the friendly in Worms as a warm-up for the next matchday in the U17 DFB Youth League. On Sunday (May 10th, 1pm), the U17s will host SpVgg Bayreuth, and the goal is clear: to continue their upward trend. The young Lilies have earned nine points from three matches in their last league campaign. Currently in a playoff spot, three points ahead of Bayreuth, they could secure their place in the playoffs on matchday eleven of twelve.
Meanwhile, SV Darmstadt 98’s U19 team suffered a defeat last weekend against SC Rot-Weiss Oberhausen. After a thrilling opening phase with three goals in 22 minutes, the final score was a disappointing 3-1 for Oberhausen. The Young Lilies will have a chance for three points in their home game in Urberach against VfL Osnabrück’s U19 team next Saturday (May 9th, 11:00am). Both teams currently have eight points. A win would allow the Young Lilies to move closer to the playoff spots.
When Darmstadt 98 play away at Preußen Münster on Sunday (May 10th), there will be a birthday boy in the squad. Darmstadt striker Fynn Lakenmacher turns 26 on Sunday. Happy birthday, Fynn! All the best and here’s to hopefully three away points.
Tomorrow, Thursday (May 7th), Florian Bauer, rehabilitation trainer for SV Darmstadt 98, celebrates his 46th birthday. Thank you for your work with the Lilies. And happy birthday, Flo!
For many years, SV Darmstadt 98 has sourced its employees‘ Christmas gifts from the Hofgut Oberfeld estate in Darmstadt. What makes this particularly special is that the estate employs, among others, people with physical or intellectual disabilities, all of whom, as passionate Darmstadt fans, always wrap the Christmas gifts with special care. Every employee who has ever received one of these gifts can immediately see the love and dedication that went into it. Now it was time to say a heartfelt „thank you“ to these unsung Santas. For this reason, the club invited the Hofgut Oberfeld employees for a stadium tour and to watch a training session. The happy faces alone showed how well the invitation was received.
Despite gains, unfortunately no winner was declared. SV 98 was searching for the „Members‘ Block“: An additional free match was promised to the block whose season ticket holders first comprised 90% members. Many members recruited, distributed flyers, and convinced their neighbours, resulting in noticeable gains. However, these gains were spread throughout the entire stadium, and no single block managed to reach the 90% threshold, meaning no winner could be declared. Perhaps next year will be better, as a repeat performance is not out of the question.
Pure excitement until the very end! In the USL Championship, the Colorado Springs Switchbacks visited San Antonio FC and delivered a thrilling encounter. Twice the SAFC came back from a deficit, and the game went into eleven minutes of added time tied 2-2. But from then on, things got even wilder. In the seventh minute of added time, Jorge Hernandez scored what appeared to be the game-winner for San Antonio, making it 3-2. But Colorado had the final say. In the 100th minute of play, they scored to tie the game 3-3. Despite the late shock, the SAFC remains undefeated at home in Toyota Field. Another factor also gives reason for hope for more success in the future: forward Jorge Hernandez and centre back Alex Crognale have each scored five goals in their last two league games! We’ll see if this run continues in their next away game against Phoenix Rising FC on Sunday (May 10th, 4:00am). Best of luck from Darmstadt!
Too bad. In their home game last Sunday (May 3rd) against SV Weiterstadt, the second team ultimately lost 3-2. Despite taking an early lead in the second minute, they couldn’t hold on to the lead. Currently level on points with 14th place, they occupy the relegation playoff spot and will certainly be looking to pick up some points this Wednesday evening (May 6th/7:30pm). Their away match, played under the floodlights, will be against SG Arheilgen II.
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
A special place of remembrance for one of the most famous Darmstadt fans. Before SV Darmstadt 98's home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), Jonathan Heimes Square at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor will be officially opened.
Darmstadt's league campaign resumes on Sunday (August 30th). Their opponent? Hannover 96! Hannover 96 have lost more often to Darmstadt than to any other team in the 2. Bundesliga. All the other facts and figures surrounding the match can be found here.
On Sunday (August 30, 2026, 1:30pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information for the upcoming home game. Starting this season, we will be offering women's entrances at the west entrances. Additionally, there is a Bölle Bande family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance.
In Wednesday's media briefing, Nicolas Verkooijen spoke about his Kickbase team, communication within the squad, and the intensive training in Germany. A former Darmstadt 98 player had the opportunity to compete against the best footballers, and we report on the historic stadium tour as part of the Bundesliga's founding anniversary celebrations. All the latest news from SV Darmstadt 98 can be found, as usual, in "Lilies Across the Board"
A journey to the roots of the Lilies: Where churches, residential buildings, or clubhouses stand today, Darmstadt football history was once written. To mark the Day of German Football History, 35 participants set out on a special tour of discovery aboard the professional team's bus—tracing the path from the early pitches of FK Olympia and SC Darmstadt to the club's current home at the Böllenfalltor.