Strengthening vocational training and further education in southern Hesse: To this end, the Darmstadt Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK Darmstadt) and SV Darmstadt 98 have entered into a cooperation agreement. IHK Managing Director Robert Lippmann and Martin Kowalewski, Managing Director for Marketing and Sales at SV Darmstadt 98, signed the corresponding cooperation agreement at the Böllenfalltor stadium.
“Vocational training is one of the most important success factors in our region,” says Robert Lippmann, CEO of the Darmstadt Rhine-Main-Neckar Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). “With SV Darmstadt 98, we have a partner that reaches and inspires many people. Together, we want to make the importance of vocational training and continuing education even more visible.”
Martin Kowalewski, Managing Director of Marketing & Sales at SV 98, adds: “We see ourselves not only as a sports club, but also as part of our social responsibility in the region. Together with the Darmstadt Chamber of Industry and Commerce, we want to use our reach to show young people career prospects and inspire them to pursue professional opportunities in southern Hesse.”
Plans include joint social media posts and posters focusing on vocational training and continuing education. „Footballers are important role models for many young people,“ says Robert Lippmann, CEO of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). „When they promote vocational training and continuing education, it can have a significant impact – especially on young people who are difficult to reach through traditional career guidance methods.“
Joint events are also being planned: The Darmstadt Chamber of Industry and Commerce will, for example, support the „Chancen+“ study and training fair organised by SV Darmstadt 98 and the Haftpflichtkasse insurance company with its expertise and participate as an exhibitor. Furthermore, the Darmstadt Chamber of Industry and Commerce intends to support the athletes and staff of the club in their professional development, including through career counselling on vocational training and continuing education. IHK training advisors and apprentices, who will act as „training ambassadors“ to share their career paths, will support the club’s youth members in their career orientation.
“Continuing education and career prospects also play an important role in our organization,” said Martin Kowalewski. “The cooperation with the Darmstadt Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK Darmstadt) allows us to provide our employees with even more targeted support for their personal development and, at the same time, to provide important impetus for securing skilled workers in the region.”
“Together, we want to contribute to promoting education and career prospects, as well as securing skilled workers in southern Hesse,” summarised Robert Lippmann, CEO of the IHK Darmstadt. “We look forward to bringing this cooperation to life in the coming weeks and months.”
The Darmstadt Rhine-Main-Neckar Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) represents the collective interests of 65,000 member companies from southern Hesse to policymakers and the public. It connects key stakeholders, provides impetus, and actively shapes the region’s economic landscape. The IHK district encompasses the independent city of Darmstadt and the four rural districts of Bergstraße, Darmstadt-Dieburg, Groß-Gerau, and Odenwald. Through education, consulting, and a wide range of services, the IHK strengthens the competitiveness of its members and empowers individuals to lead self-determined professional lives. The IHK upholds the principle of economic self-governance, promotes fair competition, advocates for honest and trustworthy conduct in business, and assumes social responsibility. The IHK General Assembly, comprised of 72 elected business leaders who serve on a voluntary basis, decides on policy positions and the budget. The IHK employs approximately 150 people on a full-time basis.
We fought together. We celebrated together. We scored points together and celebrated spectacular football festivals. This season, our Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor has once again become a true blue and white fortress. We were on the pitch, and you were in the stands. In 13 home games, we remained undefeated 13 times. Let's keep it that way in the final stretch of the season!
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team suffered a 4-1 defeat at home against FC Gießen on Sunday. The team, currently twelfth in the table, hosted the favoured visitors, who secured third place with this victory.
Darmstadt 98 remain unbeaten in their 13th home game of the season with a 2-0 victory against Holstein Kiel. An early red card played into Darmstadt's hands in the match against the "Storks." As the game progressed, the team from southern Hesse took complete control, securing a comfortable win and celebrating Isac Lidberg's 13th goal of the season and Niklas Schmidt's first goal for Darmstadt. Analysis of the home victory follows.
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
A fast-paced start, a disjointed first half after Marcus Müller's sending-off. However, Darmstadt showed a different side at the start of the second half. After an early double strike in the second half from goals by Isac Lidberg and Niklas Schmidt, the team from southern Hesse cruised to a comfortable home victory.
Matches at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor continue to inspire Darmstadt to top performances! The home side deservedly defeated Holstein Kiel 2-0 (0-0), securing their seventh consecutive home win. After a difficult first half, the team from southern Hesse came out strong after the break: Lidberg (48th minute) and Schmidt (52nd minute) put their team on the path to victory early in the second half. Darmstadt now boasts 52 points after 25 matchdays.
Matchday 25 of the 2. Bundesliga is upon us. Darmstadt 98 host Holstein Kiel at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven compared to the defeat in Dresden. Aleksandar Vukotić replaces the suspended Patric Pfeiffer in central defence, Merveille Papela comes in for Raoul Petretta, and Marco Richter starts in place of Killian Corredor, who is unavailable due to a knock sustained in the Dresden match. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, Bartosz Bialek, and Fraser Hornby remain sidelined with injuries.
Darmstadt 98 are aiming for their seventh consecutive home win in their match against Holstein Kiel on Saturday afternoon (March 7th, 1pm) at the Merck Stadium am Böllenfalltor. Find all the important information about Matchday 25 in our "Matchday Guide" overview.
Although a winning streak has come to an end in Dresden, the current home winning streak needs to be continued against Kiel. Tim Walter, the familiar yet new face on the Kiel coaching bench, is bringing a breath of fresh air to the North German side. All the facts and figures about the match between SV Darmstadt 98 and Holstein Kiel are compiled here for you. Here you'll find the key facts for Saturday's game.
On Saturday (07.03/1pm) SV Darmstadt 98 will host the team from Holstein Kiel and asks you to take note of the following information.
What kind of opponent can Darmstadt expect from Holstein Kiel? What lessons has SV Darmstadt 98 learned from their defeat against Dresden? And what will be crucial on Saturday afternoon (March 7th/1 pm)? Head coach Florian Kohfeldt answered these and other questions at the press conference on Thursday (March 5th). We've summarised the most important statements from our head coach's press conference for you.
Unmistakably, he glides elegantly across the sky. And when he’s not soaring through the air, he perches atop his nest, which can be up to two metres in diameter. His predominantly white plumage defines his appearance. His red beak and legs provide a striking contrast. We’re talking, of course, about the stork.