The liability insurance fund and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue their cooperation in the future: Both partners have agreed to extend the partnership, which has existed since July 2022, until the end of June 2027. The property and casualty insurer from Roßdorf, which has been active as Lilien's top partner for the past two years, will act as a premium partner of SV 98 in the future.
In addition to the use of title and logo rights as well as extensive logo placement, the industry-exclusive sponsorship of the liability fund also includes advertising time on the TV-relevant LED boards and on the cam carpets on the sidelines of the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor. The sponsorship package also includes targeted performance marketing measures that ensure a broad digital reach and high visibility for the liability fund.
The traditional company from Roßdorf remains a partner of the sustainability campaign “Under the Sign of the Lily”. In the course of the two-year collaboration to date, the volunteer award, which the liability fund and SV 98 launched together, has already been awarded twice – with the aim of promoting and honoring meritorious and charitable work in club sports with prize money. The volunteer award will continue to be awarded annually.
In addition, the liability insurance fund will act as the main partner of the future SV 98 training fair, at which numerous Lilien partners and sponsors can present their training opportunities, especially to young, potential interested parties. This training fair is expected to take place next year.
Martin Kowalewski, Managing Director of Marketing & Sales at SV 98: “We are very pleased that our partnership with the liability insurance company will continue in the future. The contract extension until 2027 and the cooperation from now on at the premium partner level is a clear commitment to our sports club. In the last two years, we have been particularly impressed not only by the trusting cooperation but also by the liability fund’s active commitment to social and voluntary work in the region. We will continue to honour these together with the volunteer award. We are even more pleased that we have a long-established company from the region at our side as a strong long-term partner, the liability insurance company.”
Roland Roider, Chairman of the Board of the Liability Insurance Fund: “After two years as a top sponsor, we are pleased to be continuing our joint commitment with Lilien as a premium partner. Precisely because Darmstadt 98 is an important anchor of identification in the region, we are convinced that we will be able to continue to provide important impulses in the areas of sustainability, social commitment and inclusion based on our shared values. In addition, we are proud to be able to accompany and support the club’s journey. We look forward to a successful future together – and, last but not least, to an exciting season.”
Attention Lilien fans: During SV Darmstadt 98’s training camp in Bad Wörishofen (Allgäu region)—taking place from July 19th to July 26th, 2026—there will once again be an opportunity to meet the team, chat with the players, and, of course, get autographs and photos. The fan meet-up is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, following the friendly match against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach. Kick-off for the match is at 12pm.
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Friendly matches, fundraising campaigns, and plenty of photos—that’s what the week looked like for SV 98 and the club’s community. Between their 5–1 victory over FC Homburg and the upcoming friendly in Walldorf this Friday (July 17), the „Lilies“ showed their best side for the cameras. In addition, the SV 98 legends team will face an Odenwald select squad on Sunday (July 19th). You can also win great prizes in competitions taking place in Erbach and at the pop-up store in downtown Darmstadt. Lilies Across the Board brings you all the latest news from life at SV 98.
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.