SV Darmstadt 98 is back in preparation and is currently working hard on the physical side at the training camp in Lautenbach. After the strenuous time in the Black Forest, the first test matches follow, where the Lilies meet some teams from the region. We will introduce you to the first three test match opponents in more detail.
SpVgg Hainstadt
The Lilies start the test match phase against SpVgg Hainstadt (presented by CRAFT). Freshly back from the training camp, the 98s will head towards the Hessian-Bavarian border; the municipality of Hainstadt belongs to Hainburg and is located directly on the Main. The game will be played on Saturday (June 29th) from 1 p.m. at the Katzenfeld sports facility.
The club was founded in 1879 and is celebrating its 145th anniversary this year. According to its own information, Hainstadt has over 1,000 club members and the SpVgg has four active departments.
Last season, Hainstadt missed promotion to the district league only in relegation, so SpVgg faces another year in the district league A Offenbach. The coach is Michael Mohr, who has regional league experience as a player and already has the A license as a trainer.
SV Beerfelden
The team’s second friendly opponent is SV Beerfelden. On Wednesday (July 3rd) the Lilies will be going to the Odenwald, where the SVD is looking forward to its second test match in this community of 3,500 inhabitants, which will be presented by ENTEGA.
“Not quite as spectacular as with the DFB, but here too there will gradually be a leak as to who will strengthen the SVB in the game against SV Darmstadt 1898 e.V.,” announced the SVB on its Facebook page at the beginning of June. From strikers with over 50 goals in the ninth division to tough defense specialists, everything is there.
Last season wasn’t particularly successful for the Odenwälders; they only managed to score 17 points in the Odenwald district league A, so they’ll be in the B league next season.
But that’s no reason for a bad mood: Not only the friendly match against Darmstadt 98 will put the Beerfelders in a good mood, their own birthday will also be celebrated big in the Odenwald. The sports club is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. The Lilies warmly congratulate you and look forward to being part of the anniversary year.
SV Munster
The tour through the region ends at the sports club in Münster. SV plays in the group league and finished eleventh in the table last season. Between 2019 and 2023, association league football could even be admired in Münster.
Incidentally, it is not the first time that the Lilies have met the sports club based there at the sports grounds in Münster; the 98ers were guests for a test match in June 2019, as part of the club’s 100th anniversary celebration.
Back then, the 98ers met coach Naser Selmanaj, the 49-year-old has been in office since 2017 and is entering his eighth season at Mäusberg. At the SVM’s home venue, Selmanaj can not only train on well-maintained natural grass, Münster also has an artificial turf pitch and a small pitch. The encounter is presented by Krombacher.
You can get tickets for all three test games in our fan shop at the Bölle, and the host clubs also sell tickets for the respective test game. The SVD is looking forward to full sports fields in South Hesse!
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
Raoul Petretta joined SV Darmstadt 98 in the winter and already feels very much at home. He talks about his arrival and his goals. Besides their sporting focus, the Lilies are also committed to sustainability: On March 15, 2026, over 3,500 trees will be planted as part of the fifth "In the Sign of the Lily" tree-planting campaign. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
In an intense 90 minutes between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, the Lilies fought back to secure three points shortly before the final whistle. The early lead taken by the team from southern Hesse was quickly erased by the Rhinelanders. The match became increasingly wild and physical. The second half remained evenly contested, but in the end, SV 98 once again demonstrated their fighting spirit: Matej Maglica's late header sealed the three points. What do the players and the two head coaches have to say about this thrilling encounter? We've compiled all the post-match reactions.
SV Darmstadt 98 remain a force to be reckoned with at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor! The Lilies defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 (1-1) on matchday 23. It's their sixth consecutive home win, bringing their total to 45 points. Hornby opened the scoring for the home side after just seven minutes, before Maglica (88th minute) netted the decisive goal in the second half.