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!
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.
In a rescheduled Lotto Hessenliga match, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted SV Hummetroth at their youth academy on Wednesday evening (April 29th) but unfortunately came away empty-handed. Despite a spirited performance and playing with one man less, the score after 90 minutes was 3-1 in favour of Hummetroth.