Early rises were the order of the day as SV Darmstadt 98 began their summer training camp on Friday morning (June 20th). With the first rays of sunshine, the first players arrived at the training building on Nieder-Ramstädter Straße – and they were all feeling palpable anticipation. "Have you missed us?" Marcel Schuhen called out to the group, cheerful and dressed for summer, as he headed toward the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Fellow goalkeeper Alexander Brunst also reflected the positive mood. With a broad grin, he addressed the camera: "I hope you're all well. It's finally starting again!"
After several weeks of summer break, the 98ers team begins its intensive preparation phase for the upcoming 2025/26 second division season. As usual, the Lilies will begin with medical examinations and performance diagnostic tests before returning to the training ground on Sunday (June 22nd).
To kick off their summer preseason, all SV Darmstadt 98 players had their blood drawn between 7 and 9am on Friday morning. At the same time, they also stepped on the scales: Body fat and muscle mass were recorded to gain an overview of their fitness level after the summer break. The first two days of preseason are traditionally dedicated to medical diagnostics and sports science analysis. In addition to blood tests, the Lilies players also underwent a comprehensive internal medical check-up on Friday, during which general health parameters were recorded.
On Saturday (June 21st), the focus shifts to the weight room: mobility analyses, stability and strength tests are on the agenda to obtain a comprehensive picture of each individual player’s physical performance.
After completing this test phase, football will finally return to the pitch on Sunday (June 22nd): Head coach Florian Kohfeldt will invite his team to the first official training session of the new season. The ball will roll again at 2pm in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor – in front of a crowd in the main stand. All Lilien fans are cordially invited to attend the public training kickoff. Access is via the entrance at the Lilienschänke; the stadium gate opens at 1:30pm. A stadium kiosk at the main stand will also be open, so you can get food and drinks.
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.
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
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.
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.
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.
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
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.
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.
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
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.
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.
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.