On Saturday (August 16th), Christopher Street Day will take place in Darmstadt. Under the motto: "Never quiet again! I love how I want." SV Darmstadt 98 is calling on everyone who isn't accompanying SV 98 to Lübeck to show their support for a colorful and open Darmstadt! You also have the chance to win exclusive stadium tours with our new summer signings. You can find out all this and more in our weekly column "Lilien Across the Board."
Anyone who becomes a member of SV Darmstadt 98 by September 1st has the chance to win a very special prize. All Lilies who submit their membership application by the end of the deadline at midnight at www.wirlilien.de automatically go into the draw – no additional registration is necessary.
SV Darmstadt 98 is giving away exclusive stadium tours with our summer signings to all new members. These tours will be led by stadium guides from the Fan and Supporter Department. You can expect not only a look behind the scenes but also the opportunity to meet SV 98’s new players in person. The tours will take place by appointment in September or October and promise an unforgettable Lilien experience – close to the team and the stadium like never before.
Pride 2025 is just around the corner! On Saturday (August 16), the annual Christopher Street Day will take place in Darmstadt – under the motto „Never be still again! I love how I want.“ It’s an event of solidarity, support, and acceptance for the queer community. The day will kick off with a demonstration parade at noon, and the festival begins at Karolinenplatz at 2pm. A colourful supporting program awaits all guests.
SV Darmstadt 98 also calls on you to participate in Christopher Street Day in Darmstadt. We, the Lilies, stand for diversity and tolerance and are firmly committed to combating any form of discrimination.
Marco Richter started the new season with the Lilies in a good mood and full of anticipation. „The mood in the team is very good. We like to start the season with two wins; we’ve set ourselves some goals and have already achieved a lot. Of course, there are also areas where we can still improve,“ the 27-year-old explained in a media briefing on Wednesday afternoon (August 13th).
After the victories against Bochum and Nürnberg, the focus is now clearly on the upcoming DFB-Pokal match this weekend. „For us, only the win counts. It’s really exciting to play with this team. We definitely want to advance against Lübeck and then see what the next rounds bring,“ Richter said. However, he is aware of the pitfalls of the first round: „There are surprises in many games. But we know exactly what to expect. In Lübeck, a small, compact stadium and a nasty team from the Regionalliga await us. But we’re going there with our heads held high – thanks in part to our two recent wins.“
I had great conversations with everyone in charge here in Darmstadt and quickly realised I wanted to move. I'm very happy to be here.
Richter also reflected on his recent past. „The preseason in Mainz didn’t go as I had imagined. I had great discussions with everyone in charge here in Darmstadt and quickly realised that I wanted to move. I’m very happy to be here.“
He describes his career as having varied experiences. „In Augsburg, I was able to take my first steps as a professional, but the move to Hertha didn’t go as hoped. Things in Mainz weren’t as I had imagined either. The move to Darmstadt was clear to me because I absolutely want to play football. My goal isn’t to sit on the bench, but to attack all the way again, celebrate successes with the team, and hopefully score a lot of points.“ His jersey number also has special meaning for Richter: „The 23 was my first professional number in Augsburg, during a time when I was going through a good phase. That’s why it’s special to me.“
On the first matchday of their inaugural season in the District League B, the fan team lost 5-1 away to St. Stephan Griesheim II. The start was bold, but the difference compared to the District League C was noticeable for the „second second team.“ The team equalised the early deficit after a corner, before St. Stephan consistently capitalised on their chances and pulled ahead 3-1 by halftime. In the second half, the visitors attempted to build further pressure, but conceded a 4-1 goal immediately after the restart. After that, St. Stephan dominated the game, allowing few offensive opportunities. The final goal came shortly before the final whistle, making the final score 5-1.
There remains one small disappointment for the fan team, however: last year’s season also began with a defeat. In the end, however, the „second second team“ crowned itself champion of the District League C thanks to a strong season. On Friday (15.08/7.30pm) there is a chance to make amends in the first home game of the season against FSV Schneppenhausen.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U19 team has had a successful start to the new season of the DFB-Nachwuchsliga (German Youth League). After a 3-3 draw in the opening match, the Lilies‘ B-Juniors celebrated a 5-3 away win at 1. FC Kaiserslautern in their second match, securing second place in their group. The match began with Darmstadt taking an early lead in the 15th minute. However, the hosts turned the game around, scoring two goals before halftime and adding another shortly after the break. The Lilies were undeterred, scoring three goals within just 16 minutes to make it 4-3. SV 98 finally secured the final score of 5-3 in stoppage time.
Like the first team, the U19 team now has a week off from regular league play. But it won’t be football-free: On Saturday (August 16th at 12pm), coach Patrick Kurt’s team will face the U19s of Berliner AK in the DFB Cup. Meanwhile, the U17s still have a few friendlies to play before the league gets serious again. The last friendly match should have been quite instructive: On Saturday (August 9th), the B-Juniors lost 7-2 to VfL Bochum.
Have you always dreamed of working behind the scenes at SV Darmstadt 98? And getting involved in this exciting field? Now is the perfect opportunity to make that dream come true. The Lilies are currently looking for a dedicated physiotherapist (m/f/d) in the SV Darmstadt 98 youth performance centre and the TheReSport Darmstadt rehabilitation center. You can apply at here.
Our former team doctor has reason to celebrate: Today, Wednesday (August 13th), Dr. Ingo Schwinnen celebrates his 57th birthday. He has been an integral part of the Lilien family for well over a decade. We warmly congratulate you on your special day and thank you for your dedicated work.
After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
For the first time since October, Darmstadt 98 finished a league match without any points: SV 98 lost 3-1 (2-0) to SG Dynamo Dresden. After a controversial red card against Patric Pfeiffer (42nd minute), the home side scored two goals in first-half stoppage time to secure the victory.
Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
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.
