The fan and support department is holding its annual meeting, partners are hitting the golf course, the trip to San Antonio has concluded, and—naturally—birthdays are being celebrated at the Böllenfalltor this week as well. There is plenty going on at the Lilien beyond the day-to-day routine of the second division. As always, "Lilien Across the Board" brings you all the latest news and stories from life at SV Darmstadt 98.
In a media session on Wednesday (Oct. 7th), Dutchman Milan Smit spoke about, among other things, his first few months at the club. „It is a very welcoming club. I enjoy every moment of playing here in the stadium,“ said the forward, who is particularly impressed by the stadium atmosphere. Even before signing his contract with the Lilien, he was clear about his choice of clubs: „Darmstadt was my number one from the very beginning.“ The reason, he explained, is that German football—and the style of play—suits him well. The Dutchman has also settled in well with the squad. He described himself as a sociable person who can talk to anyone. Nevertheless, having teammates who speak his native language was an advantage: „Of course, it’s good when you arrive somewhere new and there are already a few Dutch players there. It makes it easier to integrate into the group.“
On Monday (October 5th), head coach Florian Kohfeldt celebrated his 44th birthday. Our kit man, Michael Richter, also had a reason to celebrate that day, turning 53. We offer both of them our warmest congratulations and best wishes!
The annual meeting of the SV Darmstadt 98 fan and supporters‘ department took place on Monday (October 5th). The event focused on providing an overview of the department and facilitating member interaction. It also reviewed the past year’s projects, including a fundraising campaign for the „KälteEngel“ initiative in Bochum and first-aid courses accompanied by an event day at the stadium. Looking ahead, plans were announced to install around 180 new bicycle parking spaces along the stadium perimeter by the end of the year, in cooperation with the City of Darmstadt. Additionally, the department unveiled its new website, designed to be more modern and user-friendly.
On Friday (October 2nd), partners of SV Darmstadt 98 gathered for the third time for the joint Lilien golf tournament. This time, the event took place at the Golf Sport Park Groß-Zimmern. The aim was to enjoy a good time together and foster networking among the partners. Following the competition and the subsequent awards ceremony, guests were able to round off the evening with good conversation.
Just a quick reminder! For the away trip to Nürnberg, SV 98 is picking up fans from locations across the „Lilien Area“—practically right on their doorsteps—to ensure the greatest possible support. The journey will be made using a total of six buses and a group traveling by train. To join in, simply choose the pickup point closest to you.
The annual department meeting of the SV Darmstadt 98 fan and supporter department took place on Monday evening (October 5th). In addition to providing an overview of the department's activities, the event aimed to offer an opportunity for exchange and active participation.
On Saturday (October 10th), newly promoted FC Energie Cottbus visits the Böllenfalltor. It is a special matchup, as we have never faced the team from Lusatia in our club's history. Nevertheless, there are some fascinating facts and figures to discover surrounding this first-ever meeting.
SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team proved their mettle in the Hessenliga on Saturday (Oct. 3rd) during their away match against SV Hünfeld. After taking a late 1–0 lead in the first half, the Young Lilies were virtually unstoppable. Ultimately, the team secured a 3–0 victory and brought home all three points.
Once again this season, our premium partner ENTEGA is creating unique stadium experiences. For every home match, you can win two VIP fan seats in the main stand and also gain access to the ENTEGA VIP Lounge. The application deadline for the match against Bielefeld is Thursday (Oct. 8th) at 12pm.
For the third time, partners of SV Darmstadt 98 gathered for the joint Lilien golf tournament. This year, the event was held at the Golf Sport Park Groß-Zimmern for the first time. Amidst summery conditions, the focus was on athletic competition, personal interaction, and networking within the Lilien family.
The Lilien will be in San Antonio from September 25th to October 1st. In this USA diary, we will keep you updated on the trip and SV 98's experiences.
The Lilies have just concluded a special week in Texas. For the first time in the club's history, SV Darmstadt 98 played a match on US soil; at the same time, the team and club management used their time in San Antonio for numerous sporting, business, and social engagements. In this interview, President Markus Pfitzner reflects on the trip.
On Monday (September 28th), SV Darmstadt 98 hosted the LOTTO Hessen Fair Play Award ceremony at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for the first time. During the event, long-time captain Aytaç Sulu was named a Fair Play Ambassador.
On Tuesday (October 27th), the Lilien will visit SV Elversberg at 8:45pm. Advance ticket sales for club members begin on Friday, October 2, at 12pm.
A fair-play award featuring Lilies legend Aytaç Sulu, Headis action at the Böllenfalltorhalle, and a successful Lilies team marathon—there is plenty happening at SV 98 beyond the day-to-day routine of the second division. Plus, there are updates on the fan convoy to Nürnberg and ticket sales for the home match against FC St. Pauli. As always, "Lilies Across the Board" brings you all the latest news and stories from life at SV Darmstadt 98.
