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.
The Bundesliga finalised the match schedules for matchdays three through six on Wednesday (July 15th): Darmstadt's home game against Hannover 96 on matchday three will take place on Sunday. This will be followed by their away game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday at 1pm. The home game against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday evening and the away game in Wolfsburg, also on Friday evening, have also been confirmed.
The Lilies can welcome another new arrival at the Böllenfalltor: Florian Kleinhansl will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 25-year-old joins on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with 1. FC Kaiserslautern on June 30th.
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
SV Darmstadt 98 and the fusion energy company Focused Energy are entering into an official partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to more closely link top-level football and high technology from the Darmstadt region and to jointly generate momentum for innovation and future societal issues.
Killian Corredor will be playing in his home country again in the future. SV 98 has reached an agreement with FC Nantes on the transfer of the Frenchman.
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
A home game against KSV! SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Holstein Kiel for the opening matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season this Saturday (August 8 at 1pm). Here’s how you can be there: the member pre-sale for the new season's first home game begins this coming Wednesday (July 15) at 12pm —available online and at the ticket shop at the Merck-Stadion, as usual. You can find all further details in this announcement.
For every home goal scored by the "Lilies," SV Darmstadt 98 fans were doubly rewarded during the recent 2025/26 second-division season. Beyond the joy and excitement, supporters received 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every goal Darmstadt scored at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
In recent days, various media outlets have published reports and graphics regarding the distribution of TV revenue for the 2026/27 season. Some of these reports included not only specific figures but also a comparison to the previous season. This comparison indicates a supposed revenue increase of €1.4 million for SV 98 compared to the 2025/26 season.
SV Darmstadt 98 successfully completed their second pre-season friendly, defeating Verbandsliga side VfR Fehlheim 8-0 (4-0).
