06.06.2024 / English
Lilien sign Karol Niemczycki
Reinforcement in the goalkeeper position: Karol Niemczycki is moving from Fortuna Düsseldorf to SV Darmstadt 98. It was agreed not to disclose the details of the move.
Paul Fernie: „It is important to us to create strong competition in the goalkeeper position in order to push our keepers to their limits. We are very pleased that Karol has decided to move to Darmstadt. He brings everything with him that goalkeepers at this level are need and at the same time still have a lot of development potential.“
Dimo Wache: „Karol is a goalkeeper who is very willing to learn and who at the same time has already gained a lot of experience at a certain level. It was immediately apparent in the conversations that he is very keen on the task here and the hard work that goes with it. He has a healthy self-confidence and pursues his ambitions, but is also a team player who will integrate very well into our goalkeeping team.“
Karol Niemczycki: „I had very good discussions with those responsible and immediately had a good feeling when the Lilies expressed their interest. The impressions on site were also excellent. So the decision to go to Darmstadt was easy for me. I was able to play in the league and I got to know special clubs and stadiums last year and now I want to take the next step as a player.“
Niemczycki started his football career in his hometown of Krakow, where he played for Garbarnia Krakow and KS Cracovia. In 2017 he moved to the Netherlands and NAC Breda’s U19 team. In May 2018, the 1.90 meter tall goalkeeper made his debut in the Dutch Eredivisie for NAC. For the 2019/20 season, Niemczycki returned to his home country, where he initially made 29 appearances in the Polish 2nd League for Puszcza Niepolomice, before playing a total of 78 competitive games (72 appearances in the Ekstraklasa) for KS Cracovia between August 2020 and July 2023. For the 2023/24 season, the former junior national player joined Fortuna Düsseldorf and played three competitive games for the Rhinelanders.
In 2021, Niemczycki was called up twice for his country’s senior national team squad as part of World Cup qualifying.
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.
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.
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.