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Defeat in Hoffenheim
First defeat of the preseason. The Lilies lost their dress rehearsal at TSG Hoffenheim 5-1. The game lasted 120 minutes, and after 90 minutes, the scoreboard showed a score of 3-1. Yousuke Furukawa scored for SV 98.
Schuhen is the Captain
Marcel Schuhen will assume the captaincy of SV 98. The 32-year-old has been appointed captain by head coach Florian Kohfeldt. The goalkeeper will also serve on the team council alongside Fraser Hornby (vice-captain), Fabian Holland, Kai Klefisch, Fabian Nürnberger and Aleksandar Vukotic.
In memory of the victims of National Socialism
In January of this year, SV Darmstadt 98 organised a memorial walk through Darmstadt to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. Now the Lilies plan to hold a similar walk again on August 20th. This occasion will focus on remembering the victims of National Socialism. The memorial walk will begin at Schlossgartenplatz in Darmstadt and end at Dr.-Karl-Heß-Platz in front of the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor.
Season opening with 3500 Lilien fans
On Wednesday (July 23rd), the official season opening took place at the Merck Stadium in the form of a large fan festival. Around 3,500 Lilien fans made the pilgrimage to the Böllenfalltor to get ready for the upcoming season with the team. In addition to a training session for the professionals, numerous promotional booths, a members' match on the pitch, and an autograph session in the stadium perimeter provided entertainment. We look back on a truly atmospheric day.
The dream of 18,980! Lilies launch membership offensive
SV Darmstadt 98 is entering the new second division season with an ambitious vision: The club's membership is set to increase to 18,980, reflecting the year of its founding. Therefore, SV 98 is calling on all fans and supporters to become part of the Lilien family. The sports club currently has around 15,500 members. The membership campaign was launched at the season opening celebration on Wednesday (July 23rd).
U19 completes intensive training camp in Taubertal
From July 20th to 22nd, the SV Darmstadt 98 U19 team held their training camp at the Edelfinger Hof Hotel in the Tauber Valley. Over three intensive days, coach Patrick Kurt's team prepared for the upcoming season in the U19 DFB Youth League.
The new away jersey is HERE! | Season opening at Bölle
Following the successful presentation of the home jersey for the 2025/26 season, SV Darmstadt 98’s away jersey has now also been unveiled. The Lilies will be wearing classic white on the road in the new season. In addition to the artistic embossing, already familiar from the home jersey, the embroidered and complete club crest on the chest stands out as a special detail. At the same time, the season opening at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor is getting closer and closer. Visitors can look forward to numerous promotional stands, culinary highlights, and, as a special event, a match between two member teams on Wednesday afternoon (July 23rd), whose teams will be drawn in advance. We report on these and other topics relating to SV 98 in our weekly column „Lilien Across the Board“
With V-neck and club logo – the new away jersey of SV 98
The style and history of the home jersey have been retained, yet the design has been enhanced with its own unique touches. This phrase sums up the Lilies' away jersey for the 2025/26 season. The traditionally white jersey features striking details that lend it a unique personality.
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).