Opposition Check: Kaiserslautern

Will something like this happen again in German professional football at some point...? It was probably one of the biggest sensations in Bundesliga history. It's the 1997/98 season, when 1. FC Kaiserslautern achieved something unique as a promoted team. “There was incredible euphoria in the Palatinate and we took a wonderful path,” said Otto Rehhagel years later, almost reservedly, about this incredible success. As a newcomer, FCK actually became German champions. An incredible story that has never been written before or to this day.

Lily stand at the Darmstadt Christmas market

Anyone strolling through the Darmstadt Christmas market in the coming days should definitely make a quick stop in front of this hut: SV Darmstadt 98 is present at this year's Christmas market with a small, blue and white fan shop hut. The Lily stand is located on the market square directly in front of the „MoschMosch“ restaurant. and is open for you from Monday (December 16th) to December 22nd from 11am to 10pm.

Organisational Information: Kaiserslautern (H)

On Saturday evening (December 14th/8:30pm) SV Darmstadt 98 will welcome 1. FC Kaiserslautern and asks you to pay attention to the following information.

Dugena clock erected at the new location

Work on the Hans Kessler Curve is progressing: On Thursday (December 12th) the time-honoured Dugena clock was installed between the main and north stands. In the coming weeks it will be repaired by the engineers from Makerspace Darmstadt e.V.

“Looking forward to an exciting fifty-fifty game”

The last home game of the year is coming up. Before the game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern (December 14th/8.30pm) the press conference took place on Thursday (December 12th). In this, head coach Florian Kohfeldt answered questions about the upcoming opponent, the form of both teams and also discussed the central defender position for the Lilies. We have summarised the most important statements for you.

Düsseldorf (A) for 1 Euro: Member presale starts Friday

Start of the year against Fortuna! And you can be there in Düsseldorf for just one euro. SV Darmstadt 98 will play at Fortuna Düsseldorf at the start of the second half of the season on Friday evening (January 17th/6:30pm). This game takes place under the motto „Fortuna for all. Admission is generally free; there is only an advance booking fee of one euro. Member advance sales for the game start next Friday (December 13th/12pm) – both online and in the ticket shop at the Merck Stadium. You will find all further information in this message.

Figures & facts: The top facts about the Lautern game

The Lilies have been unbeaten in eight league games, the Red Devils in seven duels. The two strongest teams in the 2nd Bundesliga will meet in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor on Saturday evening (December 14th/8:30pm): SV Darmstadt 98 will host 1. FC Kaiserslautern. As usual, there are the most important figures and facts for you in advance.

Legends Birthday | Successful fundraising campaigns

Two legends are celebrating their birthdays this week, two fundraising campaigns were complete successes and two SV 98 teams unfortunately had to admit defeat last week. You can find an overview of all club news for you in our weekly section “Lilies across the Board."

Software AG Lilien support training: New dates from January

In 2025 the ball will roll again at the Merck Young Talent Training Center and the Software AG Lilien development training of SV Darmstadt 98 for field players and goalkeepers will start in the next round. Here you will find all the information.

1-1 draw to end the year for the U21’s

The U21 of SV Darmstadt 98 is going into the winter break in sixth place in the Lotto Hessenliga with 35 points. At the end of the year, the Lilies drew 1-1 away to Hünfelder SV in a duel between the strongest teams in the competition. The Junglilien have been unbeaten in four games and have only lost one of the last ten games.