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.
23.10.2024 / English
A man for a good mood | eLilien start the new season
After the win against Köln, SV 98 has now started preparing for the home game against SSV Ulm. Luca Marseiler answered questions from media representatives after training on Wednesday and spoke, among other things, about the differences between the second and third leagues. The new season begins for the eFootball players this evening (October 23rd/5:30pm) and some Lilien legends will be visiting the Bölle at the home game against Ulm. You can find out everything you need to know about the SV 98 in „Lilien querbeet“.
+++ Media round with Marseiler +++
„When I come to a new team, I’m the quiet one first of all – for three days.“ Luca Marseiler didn’t need a long time to make a name for himself with the Lilies as the mood cannon in the dressing room. And he also did it on the field. The 27-year-old mastered the jump from the third to the second division relatively quickly. Although the pace and individual quality of individual players in the new league are a little higher, the daily training alone ensures that these qualities are developed I could get used to it in a fairly short period of time.
Marseiler would also like to do his part in the upcoming home game against SSV Ulm in order to be able to score three points again after the success against Köln. The newcomer calls Ulm a “strong team” from which the Lilies “don’t have to hide.”
Grinning, the offensive player added that Sunday might be the time for his debut goal. Whether in the starting line-up or as a substitute, it makes no difference for Marseiler. „Many games are only decided in the second half. „And the previous games have already proven what impact the Munich native can have from the bench.
+++ 7th VBL season for the eLilien +++
Tonight (23.10/5:30pm) things are really going well for the eLilien, because the seventh VBL season for the Darmstadt team is coming up. The eFootballers of SV Darmstadt 98 will give everything again this year to ultimately reach the goal of “playoffs”. This requires a placement in the top eight of the Southeast Division. The first match day will take place offline in the street kicker base in Köln. There the gamers from southern Hesse will meet FC Augsburg in the evening. SV 98 then played the remaining games in Loop 5. In order to support the team in the future, you could watch the games live Twitch or follow it at your local shopping center in LOOP 5.
+++ Bielefeld legends back at the Bölle +++
It was probably the craziest game in the history of SV Darmstadt 98: The Lilies‘ 4-2 win in the relegation game against Arminia Bielefeld, which was synonymous with sensational promotion to the 2nd league. That evening at the Bielfelder Alm, the SV 98 players became real club legends.
The “Heroes of Bielefeld” are now returning to the Bölle on the next match day (28.10/1.30pm) against SSV Ulm. From 12pm, you have the opportunity to meet the team around captain Aytac Sulu on the stadium grounds, talk to them about the old days, take pictures or get autographs.
+++ Catering map now also in the app +++
So that the focus at the next home game is entirely on the game and the fans still have a perfect overview of the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, the catering map is now available in the Wir Lilien app and on our homepage. This gives stadium visitors a detailed overview of the catering options on match day.
The Wir Lilien app can be downloaded free of charge from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
+++ Next confident victory before the cracker duel +++
The 98 fan team was able to achieve their next victory against SKG Roßdorf. Without giving their opponents a real chance, the team won comfortably away from home 4-1.
The next task is waiting for the “zwote Zwote” right at the weekend (27.10/12.30pm). Once again there is an away game on the program, the Lilies are visiting SpVgg Seeheim-Jugenheim II. A real cracker. The hot-running Darmstadt team will face the second-placed team in the league in this duel.
The fan team is happy about any support on site!
+++ Happy Birthday +++
On Friday (October 25th) “Happy Birthday” will be sung again because Alexander Ryan, Head of Performance at the Lilies, will be 36 years old.
Congratulations, Alex!
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.
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.