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“Looking forward to the new season with confidence”
On Monday evening (July 21st), the Lilies‘ Sponsors‘ Summer Party took place in the ENTEGA VIP Lounge at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Around 450 guests accepted the Lilies‘ invitation to get to know the team for the upcoming season and enjoy an entertaining evening with music, food, and conversation.
The event began at 6pm with a champagne and beer reception, along with appetisers from the flying buffet. Until the official start of the stage program, players and officials from the Lilies mingled with the crowd, engaged in conversation, and were available for photo and autograph requests.
The official part of the evening began at 7pm with a singing performance by Alberto Colucci. Rüdiger Fritsch then welcomed those present and looked ahead to the approaching start of the season: „We are looking forward to the new season with great confidence and excitement. The squad is 98 percent complete, and we have some very interesting players, including international players. Almost everything is currently in place, and we can look forward to August 2nd and the home game against Bochum.“
The president also used the evening to thank all partners and sponsors for their years of support and cooperation. Particularly with a view to the end of his term of office next October, the 64-year-old emphasised the developments surrounding SV 98 in recent years, which would not have been possible without the involvement of the companions and supporters present.
The highlight of the evening was the official team presentation. Hosted by stadium announcer Colin Mahnke, the players took the stage one by one and were each introduced with a brief profile. New signings Patric Pfeiffer, Semih Güler, Leon Klassen, and Yosuke Furukawa answered a few brief questions, while Florian Kohfeld and Paul Fernie provided insights into the preparations so far and an outlook on the start of the season.
Afterward, there was plenty of time for networking and casual conversation over the lavish buffet at the Shiraz Restaurant, the flying buffet from Gaul, and dishes from the Stolz rotisserie grill.
The evening came to a fitting close with a musical performance by Jimmie Wilson and a cold drink or two at the cocktail bar.
SV 98 would like to thank all partners and sponsors who accepted the invitation and ushered in the upcoming season with us.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.