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!
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.
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.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
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The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
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.
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:
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.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
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.
Tickets for the league match in Nürnberg (Nov. 7th) and the cup match in Elversberg (Oct. 27th) are available for purchase now.
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.