The majority of the Lilien players are currently on well-deserved summer vacation. However, two SV 98 players are still in action for their national teams: Fabian Nürnberger is playing two friendlies for Bulgaria, and Jean-Paul Boëtius is playing for the Surinamese national team, initially in the World Cup qualifiers before potentially being called up for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Jean-Paul Boëtius has an intense and exciting few weeks ahead. The midfielder has been called up to the Suriname national team for the first time. In addition to his Dutch citizenship, the 31-year-old also holds citizenship of the South American country. Although Boëtius has already played one game for the Netherlands‘ senior national team (against France in 2014), it was not a competitive match. Therefore, a change of national team is still possible.
Suriname faces two important competitions. First, the South Americans aim to gain important points in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers, at home against Puerto Rico (June 7th/12:00 AM CEST) and away against El Salvador (June 11th/03:00 AM CEST). After two matches, Suriname is in first place in its qualifying Group F with six points.
The group stage of the CONCACAF Gold Cup – a competition to determine the football champion of North, Central America, and the Caribbean – begins on June 16. Suriname will face Costa Rica (June 16, 12:00AM CEST), Mexico (June 19, 04:00AM CEST), and the Dominican Republic (June 23, 4:00AM CEST) in the group stage. However, the final squad nominations for this tournament have yet to be made.
SV 98 wishes you much success and all the best, Djanga!
Fabian Nürnberger will play two friendlies against Cyprus (June 6th at 6pm) and in Greece (June 10th at 8:45pm). The 25-year-old has made seven international appearances for Bulgaria, starting in all of them. These two matches will serve as Bulgaria’s preparation for World Cup qualifying, which begins on September 4th with a clash against European champions Spain.
Good luck in the upcoming friendlies, Fabi!
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.
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
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.
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.
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.
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
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.
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.
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
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.
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.
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.