Until 2026: HAIX remains the main and jersey partner of SV 98

Side by side into the future, through sporting ups and downs: HAIX, the globally recognised specialist for functional shoes and clothing from Bavaria, will remain the main and jersey partner of SV Darmstadt 98 until June 30, 2026. The extension of the partnership that has existed since July 2023 The Lilies and HAIX officially announced in advance of the Bundesliga home game against SC Freiburg (April 14th). It applies regardless of future league affiliation.

Riedel in the Starting XI

Torsten Lieberknecht changed his starting lineup to a total of six positions compared to the away defeat in Mainz. Clemens Riedel is back in the starting eleven for the first time since breaking his ankle, and Maglica, Gjasula, Karic, Kempe and Seydel also start against SC Freiburg. Alexander Brunst is missing from the squad with muscular problems.

Matchday Compact: All Information about the Freiburg game

After more than four weeks, the lilies return to the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. After Torsten Lieberknecht's team was recently challenged away from home twice, the Europa League participant from SC Freiburg is now coming to southern Hesse. On Sunday (April 14/3:30pm) the SVD finally wants to celebrate another victory. For the Breisgauers, however, it's about staying in touch with the European places. But before the ball rolls, we will provide you with all the information about the duel between the Lilies and the SCF.

Organisational information for the home game against Freiburg

On Sunday (April 14th/3:30pm) SV Darmstadt 98 welcomes SC Freiburg and asks you to pay attention to the following information.

Figures & facts: The top facts about the Freiburg game

The Lilies have their home game against SC Freiburg on Sunday (April 14/3:30pm). The sports club is an opponent coming to the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor who is still in the fight for the European places. Before the Darmstadt team face Freiburg, you will find all the important facts about the game here. What gives hope for victory? What are the strengths of the sports club? You can find out in our top facts about the game.

“Lilien-Kater”: Successful premiere at the Bölle

The Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor was not open for a football game, but it was still supposed to be about the lilies: Author Michael Kibler read from his newly published book “Lilien-Kater” in the club box on Thursday evening (April 11th). The Spiegel best-selling author made around 60 listeners present curious about the second crime novel with the subject of SV Darmstadt 98.

“We want to show that we are completely exhausted”

About the current week, the upcoming duel with SC Freiburg (April 14th/3:30pm) and the defeat in Mainz: Torsten Lieberknecht answered questions about these and other topics at the press conference on Friday (April 12th). We have put together the most important statements from the Darmstadt head coach for you.

Opposition Check: SC Freiburg

The farewell tour of the Freiburg head coach is already underway. Christian Streich, the Freiburg veteran. The now 58-year-old has been working as a trainer at the sports club since 1995, but it will be over after this season. Accordingly, he still has six league games in front of him, so next Sunday (April 14th/3:30pm) Streich will be making his last appearance as Freiburg head coach at the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor. Exactly where he was a guest almost 19 years ago: On April 30, 2005, Streich got to know the Bölle better from the sidelines for the first time, but at that time he and his Baden A-youth team lost 2-0 against the U19 of SV 98

Holland new record player | Happy birthday, Paul!

The SVD has a new Bundesliga record player! In addition, Paul Fernie can't just be happy about his new job as sports director at the Lilies this week. And the second team would like to stay in touch with the top places in the C league in the upcoming away game. You can find out all this in our weekly section “Lilies across the board."

Sparkasse Lilien Talent Days in Groß-Gerau and Reichelsheim

In April this year, SV Darmstadt 98 is once again inviting the region's talents to the Sparkasse Lilien Talent Days. For more than ten years, the Junglilien Talent Days have been taking place on the grounds of the Merck Young Talent Training Center or at various cooperation partners in the region – and many players have already made the leap into the SV 98 youth teams. The next talent days will take place at the NLZ cooperation partners VfR Groß-Gerau and KSV Reichelsheim.