1200 Lily fans accompany SV 98 to the Millerntor for the cup game against Teutonia 05 Ottensen. Before the first round encounter with the regional league team (18.08/3.30pm), Torsten Lieberknecht answered the questions of the journalists present at the press conference on Friday (16.08). We have summarised the most important statements for you.
Personnel update: In addition to the injured Fabian Holland and Alexander Brunst, Klaus Gjasula (ill) and Sergio Lopez (thigh problems) are missing. Othmane El Idrissi is available for the cup, his ban only applies to league play.
Karol Niemczycki will be in goal. We clearly communicated that he would play in the cup competition. Especially since Alexander Brunst will be missing injured.
Isac is a classic striker, Killian brings variability and can also operate on the wing or as a hanging striker. Both players have different athletic temperaments. Both players close open positions in our squad, now only the position of the wide left is open.
We have to win the game. With the necessary respect for Ottensen, but of course an elimination like last year shouldn’t happen to us again. Ottensen has undergone an extreme upheaval. They have some experienced guys with them, so far they mostly play in a 5-4-1 or a 5-2-3. They have a lot of speed in the team, as we have to defend the counterattack situations well and pay attention to the remaining defense.
The mood in the team is inquisitive and goal-oriented. The boys are upset about the situation, but not nervous. I know that this team will develop and I instill in them that they will soon score points. But now it’s all about Ottensen and that we have to win.
We want to win games. No matter what competition. Preparing for the game is identical to preparing for a league game. This week we continued to work on the things that we did better in Paderborn than against Düsseldorf, but of course also on the things that weren’t so good.
The DFB Cup is an outstanding competition that, as is well known, has its own rules. If you perform well and have a bit of luck, then you can be in the final as an underdog. Just like it was with Kaiserslautern last season. Of course, that’s everyone’s dream.
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.
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
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.
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.
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.
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
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.
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.
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
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.
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.
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.