25.07.2024 / English
„A big thank you for the support“
The official team presentation among partners and sponsors has long been a tradition at SV 98. Not far from the Merck Stadium, the event took place on Wednesday evening (July 24th) on the HEAG mobilo site at Böllenfalltor. More than 600 guests accepted the Lilien's invitation to get to know the team for the upcoming season and also to spend an entertaining evening with music, food and conversation.
When the gates opened at 6pm, the SV 98 players were already fully involved in the process. While Matthias Bader, Christoph Zimmermann, Matej Maglica and Fabian Nürnberger welcomed the guests, Luca Marseiler, Fynn Lakenmacher, Clemens Riedel and Fabio Torsiello provided those arriving with their first drink.
Until the official start of the stage program, the Lilies mingled with those present, had conversations and were of course also available for photo or autograph requests. Getting in the mood for the start of the season in a week and a half? It worked right from the start.
At around 7pm the welcome was given by Lilien stadium spokesman Colin Mahnke, who then handed over to the host Johannes Gregor, technical managing director of HEAG mobilo. Immediately afterwards, Lilien President Rüdiger Fritsch said a few words to the guests: „I am very happy to be standing before you today in a relaxed and positive atmosphere. After last season, it is not everyday that the club is not in a shambles „A big thank you for this discipline despite all the emotions and for the fact that we stayed together as an entire club. That’s Darmstadt 98.“
The president described the evening together as a “big thank you for the support” of the partners and sponsors and added: “We can all look back with pride and a feeling of happiness at how SV 98 has developed over the past few years. And I can promise : We’re all excited for the new season.“
An anticipation that Paul Fernie also exuded on the microphone a few moments later: „There are many big clubs with great fans and a lot of tradition waiting. We know that we won’t be given anything for free. But we’re looking forward to what we hope will be a great season.“
The sports director’s words were followed by the highlight of the evening: the official team presentation of the squad for the 2024/25 season. The Lilies appeared on stage in groups of three and, in numerous short interviews, gave insights into the preparation, the anticipation of the coming season and the mood in the team.
The stage program concluded with Torsten Lieberknecht, who went into a little more detail about the many new faces in the SV 98 squad: „We had a good feeling about all the new additions. They identify with this club and have had their hearts in the preparation so far I think that all fans will see against Düsseldorf why we signed them.“
Afterwards there was enough time for networking and casual chatting at the lavish buffet at the Shiraz Restaurant and the Thomas Müller Gastronomy. Various video impressions from the previous summer preparations flickered across the LED wall and those who wanted could of course end the evening with music and one or two cold drinks.
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.
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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.
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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.
Digital prize draw for the Krombacher BöllenfallTOR-Goal Bonus
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.
Reference: Report on TV revenues 26/27
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.