Sergio Lopez is pleased about the return of two teammates: Matthias Bader and Paul Will were able to train together for the first time on Tuesday (September 30th). Furthermore, Lilien comfort blankets for newborns are now available in Darmstadt hospitals, advance sales for the Christmas Carols on December 22nd have begun, and the fan base experienced a busy week of training. This weekend, in addition to the away game against Holstein Kiel (October 4th at 1pm), there are also two birthdays in the Lilien family. You can read about this and much more in our "Lilien Across the Board" section.
Sergio Lopez has unfortunately experienced the rigours of a cruciate ligament injury firsthand in his career. His teammates Paul Will and Mathias Bader endured the same ordeal last year. But on Tuesday (September 30th), the Lilies were able to announce some good news: Will and Bader participated in team training together for the first time after a long period of suffering. Lopez is very pleased about this, as he emphasised in a media briefing on Tuesday. „At the beginning, I spoke to both of them a lot. I know how it feels to be off the pitch for so long,“ explained the Lilies‘ number two, adding: „Overall, they’ve worked very well and are now fit and ready to go.“ The fact that Bader, like Lopez, plays at right back doesn’t bother the Spaniard. Rather, he’s happy about the competition. „It’s good that he’s back now. You play better when someone puts pressure on you,“ Lopez said.
SV Darmstadt 98 is delighted to announce a very special campaign for the youngest members of the Heiner family in Darmstadt: Effective immediately, all parents whose children are born at the Alice Hospital or the Darmstadt Clinic will receive a blue and white Lilien comfort blanket as a gift. With this, the club aims to warmly welcome the new families and give even the youngest children their first taste of Lilien home.
In addition to the comfort blanket, parents also have the opportunity to integrate their child into the larger SV Darmstadt 98 community early on. A membership makes an excellent birth gift – and best of all, newborns are completely free of charge for the first year of their membership.
Attention, dear Lilien fans! SV Darmstadt 98 will host the grand Darmstadt Christmas Carol Concert – presented by Merck – for the second time on December 22, 2025. Ticket sales start now – you can secure tickets for the event both online and at the ticket shop at the Merck Stadium and join forces for the largest Christmas choir in southern Hesse. Shortly before Christmas, Christian Carra of „Strandakustik“ will lead you through an atmospheric Christmas story at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. A gospel choir and the band „The Silverballs,“ along with special guest Woody Feldmann, will also accompany the atmospheric festivities.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team travels to VfB 1905 Marburg next Saturday (October 4th). Kick-off is at 3pm. After the 3-1 defeat to KSV Baunatal, the Lilies are looking to continue their unbeaten streak of six consecutive matches without a loss. Keep your fingers crossed for the young Lilies in Marburg on the artificial turf pitch at Leopold-Lucas-Straße 50!
The SV Darmstadt 98 fan base experienced a busy week in the Kreisliga B. Last Wednesday (September 24th), the Lilies played at home against Türk Gücü Darmstadt II. The SVD fan base took the lead in the 27th minute, but Türk Gücü equalized shortly before halftime. In the second half, the visitors extended their lead with a goal in the 48th minute, making it 1-2. The Lilies‘ attack quickly countered, with Marius Wetter slotting the ball into the net just eight minutes later. Despite great commitment, Darmstadt 98’s second team could not withstand the visitors‘ strong attack. As a result, the Lilies conceded three more goals – the final score was 2-5.
Just four days later, on Sunday (September 28th), the fan team faced SV Kamerun Darmstadt. The hosts took the lead in the 25th minute, but the Lilies showed fighting spirit and equalised in the 36th minute through Julian Schreiber. The score remained a fair 1-1 until the final whistle.
With eight points now collected, the SV Darmstadt 98 fan team is in twelfth place after nine matchdays. Next Sunday (October 5th), the Lilies will play against third-placed RSV Pfungstadt. Kick-off is at 3pm on the artificial turf pitch on Ostendstraße in Pfungstadt.
Florian Kohfeldt has been coaching SV Darmstadt 98 for over a year. And on Sunday (October 5th), the Lilies‘ head coach will also be in the spotlight in his personal life. Kohfeldt will be celebrating his 43rd birthday. We wish the 98ers‘ head coach all the best on this special day, much success, happiness, and above all, good health. Dear Flo, enjoy your birthday (hopefully after an away win in Kiel) and have a great start to the coming week!
On Sunday (October 5th), another Lily celebrates his special day: Michael Richter, a long-time coach of the team, is celebrating his 53rd birthday. We warmly congratulate him and wish him health, happiness, and continued enjoyment in his work with the team.
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.
