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.
„We want to continue this path in Karlsruhe“
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
Opposition Check: Karlsruher SC
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
Fan Information for the Karlsruhe Game
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
The largest team photo in the history of the Lilien enters its second round
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
Facts & Figures: The Top Facts before the Karlsruhe Game
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
Stolperstein tour commemorates Jewish club members
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
New breadth for the future and commemorating the past
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Secure your tickets now: Home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on general sale.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
Well-deserved victory for the Young Lilies
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
With the right mindset and positive development
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor-GOAL-Bonus
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
„Didn’t lose our heads after falling behind early“
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here: