Last Wednesday (February 18th), around 60 young Darmstadt 98 fans and accompanying persons met in the ENTEGA VIP Lounge at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor for the launch event of the newly founded U18 club of SV 98. The aim is to create a stronger membership offer for young Darmstadt 98 members between the ages of 13 and 18.
The participants were warmly welcomed by board member Roy Reinelt-Peter and the SV 98 Membership and Fan Affairs department before the meeting began. An interactive presentation provided attendees with extensive information about SV 98 as a membership-based club, its amateur sports programs, and its history and significance. The Darmstadt Fan Project, a key partner of the U18 Club, introduced itself and answered questions from the members present.
Between presentations, the young people had the opportunity to vote online on programs and planned events, or to contribute their own ideas. In a relaxed atmosphere, the next steps for the U18 Club were evaluated. SV 98 also presented the results of a large-scale member survey for young people, which were met with general approval.
In the next steps, monthly invitations to events for young members will be sent out via email. These will include workshops, readings, lectures, trips organised by the fan project for under-18s, fan-themed evenings for young people, and introductory courses in recreational sports. The opinions of all members in this age group will also continue to be considered through voting and surveys, for example, when choosing a name and logo for the newly established under-18 club.
Finally, all attendees were given a tour of the players‘ area and the VIP boxes in the main stand before the event concluded around 7pm.
We thank all participants and look forward to many more exciting news and events for our young club members, who will ultimately shape the future at the Böllenfalltor stadium.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
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.
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.
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.
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: