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Matchday Compact: All Information before the Nürnberg Game
SV Darmstadt 98 travels to the Max-Morlock-Stadion in Nürnberg on Friday evening (08/08/6:30pm). Before the away game, we've summarised everything you need to know about Matchday 2 in "Matchday Compact."
The Stadium:
The Max-Morlock-Stadion is considered one of the most famous stadiums in Germany—and not without reason: To this day, the octagonal shape of the stadium, which seats up to 50,000 spectators, remains its trademark. Parts of the stadium are listed as historical monuments due to its „Bauhaus style.“
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Foto: SV 98 Game day quote:
It's always nice to play in Nürnberg because you immediately feel how deeply rooted the club is in the city and what it means to the people there.
Opposition View:
Miroslav Klose, head coach of 1. FC Nürnberg, said at the press conference before the match: „The SV Darmstadt 98 players are very well-prepared in terms of timing and harmony between the attacking players. A small lapse in concentration is enough for Darmstadt to create chances.“
The Officials:
- Referee: Florian Lechner
- Assistants: Julius Martenstein and Kevin Behrens
- Fourth Official: Felix Prigan
- VAR: Patrick Alt and Felix-Benjamin Schwermer
Weather Forecast:
During Friday evening’s away game against 1. FC Nürnberg, temperatures of around 25 degrees Celsius are expected with clear skies. The probability of precipitation is therefore zero percent.
Who is showing Darmstadt 98 vs. 1. FC Nürnberg live on TV?
The match between SV Darmstadt 98 and 1. FC Nürnberg will be broadcast by pay-TV channel Sky. Preliminary coverage begins at 6:00pm. The match will be commentated on by Martin Groß.
Software AG Matchcenter
Matchday! And with that, it’s back to matchday mode. You can, of course, follow the match between SV Darmstadt 98 and 1. FC Nürnberg on Friday evening in the Software AG Match Center on our website. Just click on the orange button! There, we’ll provide you with numerous Live-Data from the game.
All Lilien followers can listen to the game in full length on our Fanradio. Photos and highlights from the game will be on our Facebook and Bluesky accounts as well as our WhatsApp-Channel. Even more pictures will be uploaded to Instagram.
Lilien siegen in Walldorf
Der SV Darmstadt 98 hat auch den vierten Test der Vorbereitung für sich entschieden. Beim Regionalligisten FC-Astoria Walldorf siegten die Lilien nach 120 Minuten mit 4:1 (0:0).
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.
Transfer News: Lannert Becomes Part of the Lilies
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
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.
Nach Testspiel: Meet & Greet im Trainingslager
Lilienfans aufgepasst: Auch im Rahmen des diesjährigen Trainingslagers des SV Darmstadt 98 in Bad Wörishofen, welches vom 19. bis zum 26. Juli 2026 im Allgäu stattfindet, wird es wieder die Möglichkeit geben, die Mannschaft zu treffen, sich auszutauschen und natürlich auch wieder Autogramme und gemeinsame Fotos zu ergattern. Das gemeinsame Fantreffen findet am Samstag (25.7.) nach dem Testspiel gegen die SG Sonnenhof Großaspach statt. Anstoß des Testspiels ist um 12 Uhr.
Lannert wird eine Lilie
Der SV 98 bleibt weiterhin aktiv auf dem Transfermarkt. Die Lilien haben Christopher Lannert von der Arminia aus Bielefeld verpflichtet.
Intensive Testspielwoche | Media Day am Bölle
Testspiele, Spendenaktionen und jede Menge Fotos: So sah die Woche beim SV 98 und in seinem Umfeld aus. Zwischen dem 5:1-Erfolg gegen den FC Homburg und dem anstehenden Testspiel in Walldorf am Freitag (17.7.) präsentierten sich die Lilien vor den Kameras von ihrer Schokoladenseite. Zudem tritt die Traditionsmannschaft des SV 98 am Sonntag (19.7.) gegen eine Odenwaldauswahl an. Bei Gewinnspielen in Erbach und im Pop-up-Store in der Darmstädter Innenstadt könnt ihr außerdem tolle Preise gewinnen. In „Lilien querbeet“ bekommt ihr alle Infos aus dem Vereinsleben des SV 98.
Bundesliga Confirms Matchdays 3 to 6
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.
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.
Kleinhansl unterschreibt beim SV 98
Die Lilien können einen weiteren Neuzugang am Böllenfalltor begrüßen: Florian Kleinhansl trägt ab sofort das Trikot des SV 98. Der 25-Jährige ist ablösefrei, nachdem sein Vertrag beim 1. FC Kaiserslautern zum 30.6. ausgelaufen war.
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.
Transfer News: Lannert Becomes Part of the Lilies
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
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
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.
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
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
Focused Energy becomes a premium partner of SV 98
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.
Transfer News: Corredor moves to Nantes
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.