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Lilies start preparing for summer!
Getting up early was the motto for the SV Darmstadt 98 players on Thursday morning (June 20th). When new signing Sergio Lopez arrived at the Böllenfalltor shortly before 7 a.m., he wasn't even the first lily at the Merck Stadium. Almost half an hour earlier, the first players from SV Darmstadt 98 had already arrived at the function building on Nieder-Ramstädter-Straße. And no matter which face you looked into that Thursday morning, there was a smile on every face. After almost five weeks of summer break, the Lilies at the Bölle start preparing for the 2024/25 second division season. After medical and performance tests, coach Torsten Lieberknecht's team returns to the pitch on Saturday (June 22nd/11am).
All players had their blood drawn on Thursday morning between 7 and 8 a.m., and they also went on the scales to check what their body fat and body muscle percentages look like after the summer break.
“All the players really took part in the first tests. There was a good atmosphere in the building, you could feel the energy and the anticipation,” said sports director Paul Fernie, who added: “We are pleased to be able to register six new recruits before the start of training and to be able to join the team as a unit right from the start of our preparations. Now it’s important to bring the positive energy to the training ground on Saturday and take the fans with us.”
The first two days of summer preparation are dedicated to various performance diagnostics and medical checks. As early as Thursday, all Lilien professionals were asked to take an electromyography test in addition to taking blood, which measures muscle activity. Additional data could be collected through various strength and jumping exercises. So for the players it was a matter of giving it their all right away on the first day. On Friday, the Lilies will visit several doctors outside the home, where the focus will also be on the health and performance of the players.
As soon as the Lilies have completed all these checks, they finally go back out onto the pitch. On Saturday morning, head coach Torsten Lieberknecht invites his team to the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor for their first official session. The training is of course public, spectators are very welcome! It starts at 11am.
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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.
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Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
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With the right mindset and positive development
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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:
Game turned around! A spirited home win!
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Team News: Two Changes to the Team
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Matchday Guide: All Information before the Cottbus Game
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
Secure your tickets now: 1. FC Nürnberg vs. SV Elversberg – general sale!
Tickets for the league match in Nürnberg (Nov. 7th) and the cup match in Elversberg (Oct. 27th) are available for purchase now.
Organisational information for the home match against Cottbus
For the upcoming home match on Saturday (October 10th, 2026, at 1pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information. Since the start of the season, we have been offering dedicated entrances for women at the west side of the stadium. Additionally, there is a "Bölle Bande" family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance. Please also take note of the information provided by HEAG regarding the autumn break.