Where are the Darmstadt 98 players spending their summer holidays? We'll give you a brief overview. Furthermore, SV 98 welcomed their first new signing, Noah Weißhaupt, to the Böllenfalltor stadium this week, and the club's veterans team will be playing two matches again this weekend. We'll keep you up-to-date with all the latest news from SV Darmstadt 98 in our "Lilies Across the Board" section.
Summer break = vacation time! Time to travel. Time to relax. Time to explore. And the Darmstadt professionals have spread out across numerous continents. While Hiroki Akiyama and Yosuke Furukawa have returned to their Asian homeland of Japan, Marcel Schuhen is currently on the North American continent. „We’re traveling through Canada in a camper van for three weeks,“ the Darmstadt captain emphasises: „Lots of nature, lots of time with family.“ The goalkeeper is also trying his hand at photography and sharing his experiences with his followers on Instagram, regularly participate in impressive photos. „I even bought a camera specifically to capture the moments,“ said Schuhen.
We’re continuing our journey south. Killian Corredor is relaxing in Central America – more precisely, in Mexico. Kai Klefisch, Sergio Lopez, Matej Maglica, and Raoul Petretta, on the other hand, have opted for shorter trips and are spending their summer holidays in Europe. Wherever you are right now: We wish all the Darmstadt players a wonderful holiday!
P.S.: We’ll see you all back at the Bölle in just over a week! On June 25th, SV Darmstadt 98 will begin their 2026 summer preseason training with medical checks and various performance diagnostics. The first training session will then take place on Sunday (June 28th) in the Odenwald region. The session is open to the public. More information is available here.
“I’m doing great,” Noah Weißhaupt emphasised, clearly in good spirits, at the start of his first interview as a Darmstadt player. The 24-year-old has made a permanent transfer from SC Freiburg to SV Darmstadt 98, making him the club’s first signing for the 2026/27 season. Regarding Darmstadt, he said: “It’s a very family-oriented club, which immediately won me over.” Looking ahead to the upcoming season, he added: “I want to show what I’m capable of!” You can see the full interview with Darmstadt’s new number seven on the official website SV 98 YouTube Channel.
Summer break? Not a chance! The SV Darmstadt 98 veterans team is busy on the region’s sports fields. And they have two matches this coming weekend. The Lilies legends will compete on Friday evening (June 19th) at 6pm in the small-field tournament hosted by SV Hammelbach (address: Thorweg 45, 64689 Grasellenbach). The 98ers‘ veterans team continues their campaign on Sunday (June 21st) when they travel to KSG Brandau to celebrate their 80th anniversary. Kick-off is at 3 pm (address: Römerberg 33, 64397 Modautal). We wish the veterans team and all spectators a great time!
June 17th belongs to Matthias Bader. The SV 98 right-back celebrates his 29th birthday today, Wednesday, and we send him our warmest congratulations. Happy birthday, Matze!
No points for San Antonio FC. The SV 98 affiliate team suffered only their second defeat of the USL Championship season last Sunday (June 14th) on Matchday 14. The Texans lost 2-0 away to Lexington SC. Nevertheless, SAFC remains top of the table with 21 points. Their next opportunity to pick up points comes next Thursday (June 25th, 2:00am CET) in their away match against Switchbacks FC.
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
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: