Florian Kohfeldt extends contract
SV 98 and Florian Kohfeldt are moving forward together. The 43-year-old has extended his contract with the Lilies.
24.06.2024 / English
Hotel Sonnenhof in Lautenbach: The home of the Lilies
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.
Fan information for the Münster game
The second consecutive away game, and the last of the season, is upon us. Once again on a Sunday (May 10th, 1:30pm), Darmstadt will be playing away – this time against SC Preußen Münster. Everything you need to know for your final away trip of the season to the LVM-Preußenstadion, about three and a half hours away, can be found here in the usual fan information section.
+++ 98th Baby | Bölle Gang at the traffic school +++
There's a lot going on at the Bölle. The 98th Darmstadt baby of 2026, along with their family, visited the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, and they weren't the only ones. Where else the Bölle gang has ended up, and many more news items about the club, can be found here in our "Lilies Across the Board" section, as every Wednesday.
Season tickets for the 2026/27 season: All information is available here!
SV Darmstadt 98 informed all season ticket holders about the season ticket procedure for the 2026/27 season on Wednesday (May 6th) and would also like to share this letter on the club's own website.
Merck Autograph Session: With Pfeiffer, Klefisch and Lakenmacher
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Disappointment & pride
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Merx hat trick: U21 deservedly wins at Hünfelder SV
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
HBRS and SV 98: Cooperation extended indefinitely
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
„We must take the lead in the first half.“
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
Lilies lose in Karlsruhe
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Team News: Five Changes in the Team
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Matchday Guide: All Information before KSC Game
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".