The preparations for the Lilies are in full swing: Last Thursday (June 20th) all the players came together again for the first time in the SV Darmstadt 98 function building and completed medical tests and performance diagnostics. On Saturday (June 22nd), head coach Torsten Lieberknecht's team trained for the first time, with around 1,000 spectators in the stands at the Merck Stadium. On Monday (June 24th) the SVD sets off for the first training camp of the summer, the 98ers will stay at the Hotel Sonnenhof in Lautenbach until Friday (June 28th). The focus of the first of two training camps this summer is a mix of running and soccer units.
The professionals from SV Darmstadt 98 are returning to a familiar location; the southern Hesse team will be visiting the 2,000-person village of Lautenbach for a week. The SVD in the Black Forest was already preparing for the new season in the summer of 2018. “We already know the hotel from our training camp in 2018 and know that we will find very good conditions here. “This allows us to focus perfectly on the sporting topics,” says Michael Stegmayer, Head of Organisation for the Licensed Players Department at SV 98, explaining the choice of location.
Optimal conditions to lay the foundation for the coming season!
Lautenbach is a tempting destination for wine lovers; the city’s coat of arms already illustrates the agricultural proximity to wine and fruit growing. But the prerequisites for optimal preparation are also present in the town, around 20 kilometers away from Offenburg. The direct proximity to the training ground was an important criterion for those responsible: “The short distance to the pitch, the existing running routes and a very well-equipped fitness studio offer us optimal conditions to lay the foundation for the coming season.”
The Sonnenhof is also already full of anticipation for the Lilies‘ return visit: “The team at the Hotel – Spa – Restaurant Sonnenhof in Lautenbach is very happy about the SV Darmstadt 98’s new training camp visit. The Lilies were already our guests in 2018 – a An all-round successful stay that we look back on fondly.” The wellness hotel, which also regularly hosts sports teams for training camps, is located in the Renchtal, nestled between the Rhine plain and the Black Forest High Road.
After the five-day training camp, things continue quickly for the Lilies: The team will play their first test match on Saturday (June 29th/1pm), with the 98ers meeting SpVgg Hainstadt.
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
Raoul Petretta joined SV Darmstadt 98 in the winter and already feels very much at home. He talks about his arrival and his goals. Besides their sporting focus, the Lilies are also committed to sustainability: On March 15, 2026, over 3,500 trees will be planted as part of the fifth "In the Sign of the Lily" tree-planting campaign. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
In an intense 90 minutes between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, the Lilies fought back to secure three points shortly before the final whistle. The early lead taken by the team from southern Hesse was quickly erased by the Rhinelanders. The match became increasingly wild and physical. The second half remained evenly contested, but in the end, SV 98 once again demonstrated their fighting spirit: Matej Maglica's late header sealed the three points. What do the players and the two head coaches have to say about this thrilling encounter? We've compiled all the post-match reactions.
SV Darmstadt 98 remain a force to be reckoned with at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor! The Lilies defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 (1-1) on matchday 23. It's their sixth consecutive home win, bringing their total to 45 points. Hornby opened the scoring for the home side after just seven minutes, before Maglica (88th minute) netted the decisive goal in the second half.