SV 98's first preparation dates for the 2025/26 second-division season have been set: On June 20th, the first team will return to the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor to undergo various medical tests and performance assessments. The first team training session will take place on June 22, kicking off at 2pm.
Benedikt Börner completes the Lilies‘ goalkeeping team: The 19-year-old keeper comes to SV 98 from the VfL Wolfsburg youth team. The Munich native signed the first professional contract of his career with the South Hesse club.
Karol Niemczycki will continue to wear the FC Ashdod jersey. The goalkeeper had been on loan with the club since January, and now SV 98 and the Israeli first division club have agreed on a permanent transfer for the Pole. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the terms.
SV 98's youth teams are now enjoying their well-deserved summer break. This is a good opportunity to reflect on the past season for the young Lilies. We spoke with Björn Müller, the sporting director of the youth performance center, about various topics.
Last Monday (June 2nd), the SV Darmstadt 98 Youth Performance Center (NLZ) hosted another training event for regional coaches. Interest was high, with more than 100 participants having already registered in advance. This time, the event focused on the development of youth football in the U11 to U14 age groups.
Award for the turf in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor: A jury of experts from the German Football League (DFL) voted the green at Bölle the third best in the 2nd Bundesliga for the 2024/25 season.
Since the 2014/2015 second division season, the PEAK98 fundraising campaigns have been an integral part of SV 98's home game days. Last season, 116,380 euros were raised for the good cause during the 17 matches played at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
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."
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team had a remarkable first season in the Hessenliga, putting in a great performance. Even though they missed out on a slim chance of qualifying for the Regionalliga relegation playoffs on the final matchday (May 31) against Türk Gücü Friedberg, pride in a successful season prevails.
The majority of the Lilien players are currently on well-deserved summer vacation. However, two SV 98 players are still in action for their national teams: Fabian Nürnberger is playing two friendlies for Bulgaria, and Jean-Paul Boëtius is playing for the Surinamese national team, initially in the World Cup qualifiers before potentially being called up for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.