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A forum for meeting and getting to know one another
For many years, the Lilien sponsors' summer party has been a fixture on the SV Darmstadt 98 summer calendar. For this year's event, the club headed to the Ried region—specifically to the Coreum in Stockstadt am Rhein. Together with more than 400 guests, the Lilien enjoyed an evening that was both informative and entertaining, and which flew by in a flash.
The name of the venue could not have been more fitting for the event: „Coreum“ is a portmanteau of the words „Core“ and „Forum.“ In a figurative sense, the Coreum truly became a forum for connection that evening, bringing together a vital core of SV 98: the professional squad and the „Lilies'“ partners and sponsors.
„Professional football in Darmstadt wouldn’t be possible without you!“ Markus Pfitzner emphasised in his welcoming address, thanking the partners and sponsors present for their support. Looking ahead to the club’s overall goals, Pfitzner noted: „We want to keep growing. We are working on issues such as infrastructure and stadium modifications. We will report on these matters at the general meeting in October. But the club is stable, the club has plans for the future, and—something I’m particularly looking forward to—we will also get to know our new squad better this evening.“
„Getting to know one another“ was a fitting theme, as the traditional team presentation gave attendees the chance to learn more about the players, especially the numerous new signings. Players like Christopher Lannert and Hojae Lee had their say, as did captain Marcel Schuhen, Managing Director of Sport Paul Fernie, and head coach Florian Kohfeldt—all of whom shared interesting anecdotes prompted by stadium announcer and host Colin Mahnke.
Earlier, guests had been welcomed by Coreum Managing Directors Kathrin Kiesel and Björn Hickmann, followed by addresses from Lilies Managing Director Martin Kowalewski and Vice President Arnd Zinnhardt. Here, too, the theme of „getting to know one another“ applied: both offered fascinating insights into current club topics, such as the creation process behind the new kits and the new premium partnerships with Sparkasse Darmstadt und Dieburg and Focused Energy. The cooperation with Sinalco at the „Top Partner“ level was also highlighted. A look ahead was also provided with the announcement of the charity gala, which will take place on November 25th in collaboration with Klöber and Da Capo. Further details regarding the event will follow in the coming weeks.
SV 98 extends its thanks to all the partners and sponsors who accepted the invitation to Stockstadt and joined the Lilies in ushering in the new season.
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Fan information for the cup match in Jena
On Sunday (August 23rd), we will be playing away against FC Carl Zeiss Jena at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. Together with you, we aim to advance to the next round of the DFB-Pokal. As always, here is all the organisational information regarding the cup match in Jena:
Starting Friday: Member pre-sale for Wolfsburg
Our third away match of the new season takes us to Lower Saxony. We will be visiting VfL Wolfsburg on Matchday 6. Here’s how you can be there to support the team: the pre-sale for members begins this coming Friday (August 21) at 12pm – both online and at the ticket shop at the Merck-Stadion.
BoxKlub Martinsviertel invites you to an open event.
On September 3rd, children, young people, and their parents can find out about the new offering and get some hands-on experience with the punching bag.
U21’s misses out on late winner
SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team drew 1–1 (1–0) away at KSV Baunatal. After taking the lead through Yannick Stark, the "Lilies" conceded an equaliser shortly after the break. Patrick Kurt’s side dominated proceedings for much of the remainder of the match but, despite numerous attacking forays, failed to score the decisive goal.
Not compelling enough
No points in Dresden. In a match with few chances, the Lilies lost 1-0 to SG Dynamo Dresden. In our analysis, we look back at the 90 minutes.
Executive Board Informal Gathering Enters Its Third Round
On Wednesday, September 2nd, we invite you once again to a relaxed exchange with our executive board, starting at 7pm.
„A well-deserved victory for Dynamo“
The Lilies have lost their first away game of the new season. We have summarised the post-match reactions for you.
Defeat in Dresden
SV Darmstadt 98 lost their first away game of the season. The Lilies were defeated 1–0 by Dynamo Dresden after conceding an early goal.
Team News: Sickinger and Smit Start
For their first away match of the season, the Lilien visit SG Dynamo Dresden (August 16, 1:30pm). Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to last week. Hiroki Akiyama is missing from the squad due to illness, with Carlo Sickinger stepping into the starting lineup in his place. Additionally, new signing Milan Smit starts instead of Fynn Lakenmacher.
Matchday Guide: All Information Before the Dresden Game
Finally, an away game! On Sunday (August 16, 1:30pm), the Lilies play their first away match of the new second-division season. The trip takes them to the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion in Dresden, the capital of Saxony. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match? And where can you follow the action? As always, we’ve gathered all the key information about the game against Dynamo Dresden for you in "Matchday Guide."
„A team I rate very highly“
Florian Kohfeldt answered questions from the assembled journalists at our press conference ahead of the away match against Dynamo Dresden (August 16, 1:30pm). We have summarised the key points from Kohfeldt’s remarks for you.
Opposition Check: Dynamo Dresden
Following a difficult first half of the season after their promotion, Dynamo Dresden increasingly found their footing in the 2. Bundesliga over the course of the previous campaign. The Saxon side really stepped up their game in the second half of the season, climbing from the bottom of the table to finish in eleventh place and secure their survival in the league. On the sidelines, SGD continues to place its trust in Thomas Stamm, who has been in charge since the summer of 2024. After an opening 3–0 defeat in Nürnberg, SV Darmstadt 98 now awaits them in the first home match of the new season.