SV Darmstadt 98 will close its fan shop in the "LOOP" shopping center on June 17th. Until then, generous discounts await you in the store. Furthermore, following the relegation thrillers between Heidenheim and Elversberg, and Braunschweig and SaarbrĂĽcken, the field of participants for the 2025/26 second division season has been determined. We report on these and other topics related to SV Darmstadt 98 in our weekly column "Lilien Across the Board."
Until June 17, the Lilien fan shop in the „LOOP5“ shopping center in Weiterstadt is offering many items at reduced prices as part of its end-of-season sale. All items are discounted by 18.98 percent. Starting June 1, the discount will increase to 25 percent. This applies to all products – while supplies last, of course. Simply stop by the fan shop in „LOOP5“ (GutenbergstraĂźe 5, 64331 Weiterstadt), browse, and take advantage of the great deals.
After the thrilling relegation playoffs between Heidenheim and Elversberg, and Braunschweig and SaarbrĂĽcken, SV Darmstadt 98’s opponents for next season have been confirmed. The Lilies can look forward to four new teams compared to last season. Holstein Kiel and VfL Bochum were relegated from the Bundesliga, while Dynamo Dresden and Arminia Bielefeld are new additions from the 3. Liga. Braunschweig managed to avoid relegation in the relegation playoff against 1. FC SaarbrĂĽcken. SV Elversberg, on the other hand, missed promotion to the Bundesliga against 1. FC Heidenheim and will therefore compete in the lower tier of German football next season.
Here you can find more interesting facts about upcoming games in the 2025/26 season:
After the U17s secured their place in the DFB Youth League for next season with two matchdays to go, the final match of the 2024/25 season was on Saturday (May 24). The Young Lilies secured a comfortable and decisive 3-0 home victory against FC 08 Villingen. The B-Juniors decided the game within ten minutes of the first half: Three quick goals (29th, 34th, and 38th minutes) took the wind out of their opponents‘ sails. The Young Lilies then played the game confidently to the end. With the win, SV Darmstadt 98 overtook SpVgg Unterhaching on the final matchday and finished the season in third place in their group of the DFB Youth League B.
Darmstadt’s U19 team ended its competitive season last week with a defeat in the Hessen Cup. However, on Sunday (June 29th, 2pm), the U19 team will play another friendly away in the Ruhr region against VfL Bochum’s A-Juniors.
With three early ippons, Theo Keppl clinched his 5th European Judo Veterans Title (M9 class) in Riga, Latvia. Both Keppl and his opponents remained injury-free and unharmed throughout the tournament. For Theodor Keppel, a long-time member of SV 98, this victory is another major achievement following his title as Veterans World Champion in November 2024. SV Darmstadt 98 warmly congratulates him on this fantastic result!
On Monday (May 26), Peter Schmidt, a member of the 98ers‘ Council of Elders, celebrated his 87th birthday. Schmidt attended his first Lilies games back in 1946 – back then at alternative pitches near the university stadium or at the cycling track in Bessungen. He has been a club member since 1950 and has had close ties to SV 98 since his childhood. His commitment to the club is impressive: Between 1963 and 1970, the Darmstadt native volunteered as the club’s youth leader. For many years, he watched his Lilies‘ games from the back straight before being elected to the Council of Elders in 2014 and has had his seat in the main stand ever since. We pay tribute to 87 years full of life and 75 years of unwavering loyalty to our SV Darmstadt 98. Dear Peter, happy birthday!
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through WeiĂźhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before LĂĽhrs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.