All the best, Wolfgang Arnold!

At the SV Darmstadt 98 general meeting on October 21st, 2025, Wolfgang Arnold will step down from the executive committee after many years. Wolfgang was born on October 3rd, 1950, in Darmstadt and grew up in the Martinsviertel, making him a true Heiner. After a varied school career, he graduated from the evening gymnasium in Darmstadt in 1973 and then studied business education in Mainz and Frankfurt. He then worked for several years for a furniture removal company—a period that would shape his future professional life, during which he rose to managing director. From 1990 onwards, he wanted to pass on his extensive practical knowledge to young people. He therefore became a teacher of forwarding and logistics at the Martin Behaim School at the North Vocational School Centre in Darmstadt, where he remained until his retirement in 2017.

Opposition Check: 1. FC Magdeburg

For many years, fans of 1. FC Magdeburg dreamed of a return to professional football. The club from eastern Germany, which won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1974, was often referred to in Magdeburg as a "sleeping giant." Long trapped in the country's lower leagues, FCM was at one point financially on the brink. But the "sleeping giant" was revived.

U21: Bitter defeat against Hünfelder SV

For the SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team, their home game against Hünfelder SV in the LOTTO Hessenliga last Saturday (October 11th) turned out to be a bitter afternoon. The young Lilies suffered a resounding 5-0 defeat and learned that the Hessenliga requires not only quality play, but also robustness and toughness in duels.

Floodlit match against Fürth: Member presale starts on Wednesday

When the floodlights come on at the Bölle, a special atmosphere is guaranteed. On Saturday (November 22nd, 8:30pm), the Lilies will play their second Saturday night game of the season against SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Member presales for the floodlit home game against the Kleeblatt starts next Wednesday (October 15th). Tickets are available from 12pm both online and at the Bölle.

SVD vs. Magdeburg: ENTEGA wins fan seats

Our premium partner ENTEGA is once again providing unique stadium experiences this season. You can win two VIP fan seats in the main stand for every home game and also receive access to the ENTEGA VIP Lounge. The application deadline for the match against 1. FC Magdeburg ends on Thursday (October 16th) at 12pm.

Further motions for the general meeting

The statutory deadline for members to submit motions for the 2025 General Meeting expired on October 11th. Motions for the following resolutions have been submitted by various members and are available below.

What is Freddy Hess actually doing?

Freddy Heß joined SV Darmstadt 98 at Böllenfalltor in 1987 from Südwest Ludwigshafen and stayed in the second division for six years, making 231 appearances for the Lilies. It's easy to imagine that he barely missed a game. He scored ten goals during that time and distinguished himself as an uncompromising defender. In the summer of 1995, he moved to SV Edenkoben and in 2000 to SC Hauenstein, where he ended his playing career. How does Heß look back on his time in Darmstadt? How did he end up at the Lilies? And what is he doing today? The former Lilies defender reveals all in an interview for our "What's He Actually Doing?" section.

Nürnberger suffers knee injury

Fabian Nürnberger sustained an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee during the Lilies' away game in Kiel (October 4th). This was the result of examinations at the beginning of the week. The 26-year-old underwent successful surgery on Wednesday (October 8th). Nürnberger will therefore be unavailable for the Lilies in the coming weeks.

Boetius and Lidberg on tour | Marco Richter blossoms

Both Jean-Paul Boëtius and Isac Lidberg have a common goal: The two Lilies are competing with their national teams in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in the USA. At the same time, Marco Richter is feeling increasingly comfortable in Darmstadt. The attacking midfielder spoke about his first weeks at SV 98 – we report back. You can read about this and much more in our "Lilien Across the Board" section.

On 25 October: U21 match at the Merck Stadium

The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team is currently in its second season in the LOTTO Hessenliga. After a strong sixth-place finish last season, the young Lilies are currently back in a solid fifth place after eleven matchdays. The SV 98 U21 team will now play their first home game at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor – on October 25th (3:30pm) against the Eintracht Frankfurt U21 team. All ticket information can be found in this post.