HAIX, main and jersey partner of SV Darmstadt 98, is also "Under the Sign of the Lily": Since this season, the Bavarian specialist for functional shoes and clothing has been involved in SV 98's social campaign. Effective immediately, HAIX also supports the club's own project "fit nach vorn," which opens up new perspectives for refugees through a community football meeting and also helps them find connections in local amateur clubs.
The program combines weekly soccer meetings with practical career guidance support. Young refugees and Darmstadt residents without refugee experience train side by side, get to know each other, and benefit from career guidance support and get-togethers with Lilien partners. „Fit for the Future“ thus makes a significant contribution to integration, participation, and social interaction.
Martin Kowalewski, Managing Director of Marketing & Sales: „With HAIX, we are gaining a strong partner who shares our social responsibility and fully supports the „Fit for the Future“ project. Sport can build bridges, as our project has proven for many years. The fact that a company like HAIX is now supporting our commitment in this way and shares the idea behind it is an important signal for our city and our region. Together, we are committed to ensuring that integration doesn’t remain just a slogan, but is lived in everyday life.“
Michael Haimerl, shareholder and managing director of HAIX: „The social commitment „Under the Sign of the Lily“ impressively demonstrates how sport has an impact far beyond the pitch: It connects people, creates encounters, and opens up new perspectives. With the „Fit Forward“ project, SV Darmstadt 98 and HAIX are setting a strong example for integration and social togetherness. We at HAIX are proud to support this valuable program and thus give young refugees and locals the opportunity to grow together – athletically, professionally, and personally.“
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.