14.09.2026 / English
New youth academy functional building completed
Construction of the new functional building at the Merck youth performance center of SV Darmstadt 98 is complete. With the two-story modular building, the club is improving the infrastructure for its youth players, coaches, and staff at Kastanienallee.
Spread across two floors, the young players will now have access to a total of seven changing rooms, including showers and restrooms. The building also houses new administrative offices, meeting rooms, and other facilities for the staff of the youth academy.
With its completion, SV 98 is creating modern facilities for the daily operations of the Merck Youth Academy, both in terms of athletic development and organisational processes. Plans are in place to install a photovoltaic system on the building in the coming months.
President Markus Pfitzner stated: “The completion of the new building is an important step for the further development of our youth program. We want to offer young players at SV 98 state-of-the-art facilities while simultaneously creating an environment where our coaches and staff have the best possible conditions for their daily work.”
The total cost of the project amounts to approximately €1.75 million net. SV 98 was able to apply for various grants to finance the project. The City of Darmstadt is contributing €609,000, and the State of Hesse is providing an additional €200,000. The Hessian State Sports Federation is also contributing €19,500. SV 98 is covering the remaining costs through a combination of its own funds and external financing.
Pfitzner: “We extend our sincere thanks to the City of Darmstadt, the State of Hesse, and the Hessian State Sports Federation for their support of this project. Together, we have succeeded in further improving the infrastructure for successful youth development at Kastanienallee.”
A red card turns the game around.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team lost their home game against FC Turabdin-Babylon 3-2 despite leading 1-0 at the break. After a comfortable 2-0 lead, the Lilies were reduced to ten men following a red card and ultimately let the game slip away.
Registration deadline for the Lilien Team Marathon extended
Good news for everyone who wants to participate in the Lilien Team Marathon – presented by CRAFT DA: The registration deadline has been extended to September 20, 2026. The second edition of the running event, organised by SV Darmstadt 98, will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026. At the Lilien Team Marathon, running enthusiasts and beginners alike can complete a marathon or half-marathon distance together with friends, colleagues, or family.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor GOAL bonus
This season, Darmstadt 98 fans will once again be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by their team. In addition to the joy and excitement of celebrating each goal, supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pilsner for every goal scored at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
A Victory for the Group
SV 98 finally secured their long-awaited victory on Friday evening. While the team from southern Hesse didn't exactly put on a dazzling display of football against Arminia Bielefeld, their pragmatic approach and strong mentality earned them three points. It was a success whose foundation had been laid in the preceding days.
„A huge weight has been lifted from our shoulders.“
The long-awaited three points are finally here! In a hard-fought but also disjointed match on Friday evening, Darmstadt showed character and didn't let setbacks get them down, even if not everything went perfectly during the 90 minutes. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Lilies finally secure their long-awaited three points!
A crucial home win for Darmstadt! SV Darmstadt 98 defeated Arminia Bielefeld 2-1 (1-0). Lee (3') gave the home side an early lead, and after the visitors from East Westphalia equalised, Smit (86') sealed the victory with a penalty.
Team News: Returning Richter Starts
Darmstadt host Arminia Bielefeld. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the defeat in Kaiserslautern. Carlo Sickinger starts in place of Hiroki Akiyama, who is out with a thigh injury. Returning player Marco Richter replaces Lars Kehl in the starting eleven, and Hojae Lee starts instead of Lance Duijvestijn.
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Bielefeld Game
Floodlight Friday! On Friday evening (Sept. 11, 6:30pm), SV 98 takes on Arminia Bielefeld in Matchday 5 action. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match? And where can you follow the game? As always, we’ve gathered all the key information about the match against Bielefeld for you in "Matchday Guide."
Fan Information: Arminia Bielefeld (H)
For the upcoming home match on Friday (September 11, 2026, at 6:30pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information. Starting this season, we are introducing dedicated entrances for women at the west side of the stadium. Additionally, there is a "Bölle Bande" family entrance offering easier access at Karl-Hess-Platz.
A counter-attack seals the deal.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team won 3-1 (0-0) against SV Rot-Weiss Walldorf. In a heated match, Patrick Kurt's team prevailed and remain undefeated at home.
„No doubt, but we must be aware of the situation.“
Ahead of the first evening match of the season against Arminia Bielefeld (September 11th, 6:30pm), our head coach Florian Kohfeldt spoke about returning player Marco Richter, the bond between fans and the team, and the upcoming opponent. We've summarised the most important points for you here:
Opposition Check: Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld hosted SV Arminia Hannover and delivered a performance that remains unmatched to this day. DSC Bielefeld swept aside their opponents with an 11-0 victory. It was not only an extraordinary rout, but also remains the biggest win in the history of the 2. Bundesliga.