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Legends team pays another visit to Real Madrid
This match is a tradition – at least at the veterans' level: The SV Darmstadt 98 veterans team visited Real Madrid for the third time. The game was played last Thursday (April 9th) at the "Royal Whites'" training ground in the Valdebebas district of Madrid.
After two previous draws, the team suffered a 4-1 defeat against the „Veteranos“ this time. In the absence of captain Uwe Kuhl, Rafael Förster led the South Hessians onto the pitch, and the agreed playing time was 2 x 35 minutes. Dennis Weiland scored for SV 98, making it 2-1 after a pass from Sandro Sirigu.
A special highlight: Before kickoff, none other than Real Madrid legend Emilio Butragueño took the time to welcome the Darmstadt delegation and give a speech. Other highlights of the multi-day trip included a sightseeing tour and attending the professional team’s match against Girona.
The following players played for SV 98:
Goalkeepers: Arras, Kögler, Rückert
Defenders: Beisel, Brégerie, Brüdigam, Hesse, Süß, Stegmayer
Midfielders: Behrens, Berg, Brighache, Dewitz, Hoffmann, Sirigu, Weiland, Wiesner
Strikers: Beigang, Förster, Giersberg, Lakies, Mehraban, Sailer
The following players played for Real Madrid:
Goalkeeper: Contreras
Defenders: Agus, Olalla, Tobi, Vallina, Velasco, Zoco
Midfielders: Balboa, De la Red, Hurtado, Ivan, Mosquera, Tebor
Strikers: Callejon, Capdevilla, Congo
Foto: Traditionsmannschaft 
Foto: Traditionsmannschaft 
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.
Successful test in Fehlheim
SV Darmstadt 98 successfully completed their second pre-season friendly, defeating Verbandsliga side VfR Fehlheim 8-0 (4-0).
