Klöber Versicherungsmakler GmbH and SV 98 launch “Heart Lilies”

SV Darmstadt 98 and Klöber Versicherungsmakler GmbH have further expanded their long-standing collaboration. The Darmstadt-based company, which has been at the top partner level since last season, will take over PEAK98's donation-free campaign starting with the first matchday of the upcoming second division season. This campaign, known as "Heart Lilies," will continue to support social organisations and projects in Darmstadt and the surrounding area in the coming season. The baton was officially passed to Klöber Versicherungsmakler GmbH as part of the Lilies Sponsors' Summer Festival on Monday evening (July 21st).

“Looking forward to the new season with confidence”

On Monday evening (July 21st), the Lilies‘ Sponsors‘ Summer Party took place in the ENTEGA VIP Lounge at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Around 450 guests accepted the Lilies‘ invitation to get to know the team for the upcoming season and enjoy an entertaining evening with music, food, and conversation.

U21: Successful training camp in Tauberbischofsheim

The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team completed an intensive and successful training camp in Tauberbischofsheim from Wednesday (July 16th) to Saturday (July 19th). The team stayed at the welcoming hotel "Das Bischof," which offered ideal conditions for preparation.

Away game in Nürnberg: Member presale starts Wednesday

For the second matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga, the Lilies will travel to the Max-Morlock-Stadion in Nürnberg on Friday evening (August 8th). Kickoff is at 6:30pm. Member presales for this match begin next Wednesday (July 23 at 12pm) – both online and in the ticket shop at the Merck-Stadion. All further ticket information can be found in this post.

Blood donation at Bölle: Full loungers and good mood

While the SV Darmstadt 98 players were preparing for the upcoming season at training camp, the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor (July 10th) was still packed: For the first time, a blood donation drive was held there with great success. In cooperation with the German Red Cross Blood Donation Service Baden-Württemberg-Hesse, the ENTEGA VIP Lounge became a centre of solidarity.

„We had excellent conditions“

Following the two friendlies on Thursday (July 17th), head coach Florian Kohfeldt answered a few questions in a media briefing. We've summarised his responses to the two matches, Hiroki Akiyama's debut, and the training camp conditions.

Befitting victory against Weiler

The Lilies also successfully completed their second friendly match on Thursday afternoon (July 17th): SV 98 secured a 9-0 victory against regional league team FV Rot-Weiß Weiler (4-0 at halftime). Güler, Lakenmacher, and Steineck shared the goals for the South Hesse team.

Convincing performance against St. Gallen

The Lilies won the first of two friendly matches against FC St. Gallen 4-2 (4-1) on Thursday (July 17th) as part of their training camp. The goals were scored by Luca Marseiler, Aleksandar Vukotic, Fraser Hornby, and Killian Corredor.

„An axis is developing“

We caught up with Paul Fernie for an interview at the training camp in Bad Wörishofen. Our sporting director spoke about the conditions on site, the team's hierarchy, and the status of squad planning, among other things. We've summarised the most important points. You can also find the full interview in video form here.

Akiyama joins the Lilies on loan

SV 98 has strengthened its midfield: Hiroki Akiyama joins the Southern Hesse club on loan from Japanese first division club Albirex Niigata. The Lilies have also secured a purchase option. The 24-year-old has already travelled to the training camp in Bad Wörishofen.