SV Darmstadt 98 will close its fan shop in the "LOOP5" shopping centre on June 17th. Until then, generous discounts await you on-site. The fan team will also play a game at the Bürgerpark during pre-season training. We report on these and other topics related to SV Darmstadt 98 in our weekly column "Lilien Across the Board."
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all fans to the big end-of-season sale at the fan shop in the „LOOP5“ shopping centre in Weiterstadt. Until June 17, numerous fan merchandise will be available at heavily discounted prices – perfect for stocking up on the perfect Lilies outfit. Since June 1, discounts of between 25 and 50 percent have been available on all products! Be quick, as the offer is only valid while supplies last. Simply stop by, browse, and secure some great deals. The fan shop in „LOOP5“ looks forward to your visit! (Address: Gutenbergstraße 5, 64331 Weiterstadt)
Attention Lilien fans and groundhoppers: As preparations for the 2025/26 season begin, a special match is coming up in a traditional setting. After the fan team played a match at the university stadium last year, a match will now be played at the stadium in Bürgerpark Nord. On Saturday (July 12th, 6pm), the championship team of the „Zweten Zwoten“ (second team) will face the second team of VfL 1911 Michelstadt. A varied supporting program and a diverse crowd from all over Germany should ensure an atmospheric evening of football.
Tickets are now available online. Pickup is possible the week of the match in the fan shop or at the box office. Tickets will not be shipped.
Further information about the venue and organisation will be announced shortly.
On June 27 and 28, 2025, two international blind football matches between Germany and Turkey will take place in Ober-Ramstadt. The event is being hosted by FC Ober-Ramstadt in cooperation with the German Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBSV).
The two events offer top-class international sport in an inclusive, open atmosphere. The goal is to make blind football accessible to a broader public and simultaneously send a strong signal for participation and diversity in sport.
SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team has mastered its first season in the Hessenliga with flying colours. Even though they lost their last match against Türk Gücü Friedberg 2-3, thus missing a slim chance of a Regionalliga relegation, pride prevails. Henry Held gave the Junglilien an early lead, but after a thrilling game, a late goal from the visitors decided the match.
Head coach Daniel Petrowsky draws an overall positive assessment of the 2024/25 season: „A year ago, a team was built from scratch that now impresses with a strong sixth-place finish and the second-best defence in the league. The U21 team has not only established itself in terms of its sporting credentials, but has also received league-wide recognition for its courageous, committed style of play.“ Petrowsky is optimistic about the future: „The way we played football makes us want more.“
While most of SV Darmstadt 98’s players are currently on vacation, two players have a busy schedule: Fabian Nürnberger and the Bulgarian national team will face Cyprus in a friendly on Friday (June 6th, 6pm), before traveling to Greece for a test match on Tuesday (June 10th, 8:45pm). Jean-Paul Boëtius, nominated for the first time for Suriname, will play in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers, first on Saturday (June 7th, 12am CEST) and then on Wednesday (June 11th, 3am CEST) against El Salvador. SVD wishes them both much success with their national teams!
Dr. Alexander Lesch, who has been the team’s internal medicine physician for years, celebrates his 51st birthday on Sunday (June 8th). Lesch has had close ties to the club since childhood and is now entering his tenth season with the Lilies. After completing his medical studies, he initially worked as an emergency doctor – including at SVD games. Since October 2016, he has been supporting the team in an official capacity. SV Darmstadt 98 wishes you a happy birthday and wishes you continued medical attention with as few medical interventions as possible!
Darmstadt 98 lost to Hannover 96 while playing with ten men and must continue to wait for their first win of this second division season. Read our analysis to find out what positives remain and why Darmstadt 98 had factored in setbacks on their chosen path.
Around the time of the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), the Jonathan Heimes Square was officially inaugurated. Before kickoff, club president Markus Pfitzner and Martin Heimes, father of Jonathan Heimes, who died of cancer about ten years ago, gave speeches highlighting "Johnny's" importance and his commitment to people with cancer.
The Lilien Team Marathon is not just about athletic performance and the shared experience around the Böllenfalltor stadium – but also about making a difference together.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 2-2 (0-1) against SV Unter-Flockenbach. After a heated home game, the young Lilies had to settle for a frustrating, but ultimately deserved, draw. In this extremely balanced league, Patrick Kurt's team continues to grow week by week, gaining valuable experience.
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
