Foto: SV 98 17.07.2026 / English
Intensive Week of Friendlies | Media Day at the Bölle
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.
+++ Please Smile! +++
On Wednesday (July 15th), SV 98 players, coaches, and staff stepped in front of the camera for numerous photo and video shoots. After the team photo and individual portraits on the pitch, the „Lilies“ moved through several stations within the stadium. In addition to the Bundesliga, various partners were also present with their own stations.
Foto: SV 98 
+++ Lilien set course for Walldorf +++
On Friday (July 17th), the Lilies travel to Walldorf. SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against FC-Astoria Walldorf at 6 pm. Tickets have been on sale since July 1st and are available online via Ticketshop des FC-Astoria Walldorf.
Ticket prices at a glance:
Seating: €15 (reduced: €13)
Standing: €8 (reduced: €6)
VIP ticket: €75
Secure your tickets and catch the Lilien’s fourth friendly match live. We look forward to your support!
+++ Familiar faces and a good cause +++
As part of the Erbach Wiesenmarkt, the SV Darmstadt 98 legends team will face an Odenwald Over-40 select team on Sunday (July 19) at 6pm. The match will take place on the artificial turf pitch at the Erbach Sports Park. This sporting event also aims to support the work of the „Odenwald hilft“ association. The initiative has been dedicated to helping people in need within the Odenwald district since 2022 and hopes to raise further funds for its aid programs during the event.
In addition, our mobile fan shop will be on-site on Sunday. Along with special Odenwald merchandise, you will also have the chance to enter a prize draw. Prizes include home match tickets and jerseys, among other items.
The Odenwald has always been part of our roots and identity in southern Hesse.
+++ Signed anniversary shirt for SGA youth players +++
Sportgemeinschaft Arheilgen is auctioning off a special piece of memorabilia from its anniversary year: an official SGA anniversary T-shirt signed by the squads of both SGA and SV Darmstadt 98. SGA President Thomas Stetz collected the autographs following his club’s anniversary match against the „Lilien“ (July 4th). While the SGA players signed the front, the signatures of the Lilien professionals and head coach Florian Kohfeldt appear on the back.
Fittingly for the club’s 150th anniversary, the minimum bid for the size L shirt is 150 euros. Bids can be submitted via email to sga@sg-arheilgen.de until August 29, 2026. The highest bid will win the auction. All proceeds will benefit SGA’s youth programs and go toward funding a new floodlight system. This initiative aims to create additional training opportunities that will particularly benefit the youth teams.
+++GIVEAWAY: 5 x 2 tickets for the match against Kiel! +++
Here’s how you can win: Visit the pop-up store at Luisenplatz between July 14 and July 19 and purchase the new Lilien home jersey. With your purchase, you will receive a unique entry code, which you can then send to us—along with your email address—via our WhatsApp channel.
The draw will take place on July 20th, and the winner will be notified by email. With a bit of luck, you could win two tickets to the season’s first home match against Holstein Kiel. Good luck!
+++ Together for Ingo: Jersey raffle raises 1,000 euros +++
A total of 1,000 euros was raised for Ingo Dörsam through a raffle for a jersey signed by the SV Darmstadt 98 team, held as part of the „Scheeserenne in Winterkasten“ event. The former amateur footballer from the Odenwald region has been paraplegic since a tragic workplace accident. By donating the jersey, SV 98 supported a joint fundraising appeal launched by SV Winterkasten, SV Lörzenbach, SG Wald-Michelbach, and FC Fürth.
+++ Furu Celebrates! +++
Otanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu! That is the Japanese way of saying „Happy Birthday.“
Our winger wearing number 44 celebrates his 23rd birthday on Thursday (July 16th). The Japanese native from Ōtsu joined the „Lilies“ from the Polish top-flight club Górnik Zabrze on June 19th, 2025, and has since recorded two goals in 14 appearances for the team.
+++ Former 'Lily' player passes away +++
SV Darmstadt 98 mourns the loss of Markus Beierle. The former striker passed away on Monday at the age of just 54. Beierle played for the „Lilies“ from 2005 to 2007 before retiring from professional football. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. SV 98 will always cherish the memory of Markus Beierle.
+++ Housekeeper wanted +++
Do you keep a clear head even in the midst of a hectic environment, possess a keen eye for quality and organization, understand people well, and appreciate the importance of proper nutrition for elite athletes? Then apply now!
We are looking to recruit a reliable and discreet individual at the earliest possible date to handle housekeeping and catering duties for our professional squad, working closely with the support staff and the nutritionist. This is a part-time position requiring 10–15 hours of work per week.
After the friendly match: Meet & Greet at the training camp
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.
Transfer News: Lannert Becomes Part of the Lilies
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Bundesliga Confirms Matchdays 3 to 6
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.
Transfer News: Kleinhansl Signs for SV 98
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.
Lilies continue their scoring spree
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
Focused Energy becomes a premium partner of SV 98
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.
Transfer News: Corredor moves to Nantes
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.
Logistical information for the home match against Homburg
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
Starting Wednesday: Member pre-sale for the first home match against Kiel
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.
Digital prize draw for the Krombacher BöllenfallTOR-Goal Bonus
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.
Reference: Report on TV revenues 26/27
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.
