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Paul Will in Portrait
The third newcomer for the 2024/25 season is defensive midfielder Paul Will. The 25-year-old brings a big fighting heart, a small collection of titles and a lot of anticipation to the Merck Stadium. We took a closer look at our new defensive midfielder and would like to introduce you to Paul.
Become champion three years in a row? Not many players can do that in their career. Our new signing Paul Will has done it: in 2019 he became regional league champion with Bayern II, in 2020 he won the 3rd league with Munich, and he achieved the same thing again in 2021 with Dynamo Dresden. The defensive midfielder can also draw on second division experience; the left-footed player played 23 games in Bundesliga 2. for the SGD.
After four years in the black and yellow jersey, Will will be taking to the pitch for the Lilies in the future. The 25-year-old is looking forward to his time at the Bölle: „I’m looking forward to the new task in Darmstadt, the preparation with my new team and then especially on the home games.“ With Will, the Lily fans get an absolute fighter. Fighting, scratching, eating grass? „I can definitely identify with that and those are the qualities that helped me become a professional “, says the newcomer about himself. Virtues that are popular at the Bölle make it all the better that Will is looking forward to his new arena: “The stadium is unbelievable!”
In the coming second division season there is also a special duel for the player, the Lilies will meet the cup finalists 1. FC Kaiserslautern again in the 2nd Bundesliga. Will played for the Red Devils in the U17 and U19, led the A-youth team as captain, among other things, and was runner-up in the 2018 cup. “Sure, Kaiserslautern is against my former club. Of course, I’m particularly looking forward to the duel. Many of my former teammates have made the leap to the professionals and there is still a certain bond there. Playing on the Betzenberg will be a huge event,” Will said in a club interview with FC Bayern when promotion to the 3rd league was confirmed in 2019.
The route for the 25-year-old is clear; he and his new team want to put a smile on the faces of the Lilies fans more often. Will’s family will certainly have had a smile when he made the move. For the left-footed man, it’s only about an hour and a half from Darmstadt to his family: „It was definitely something that had a positive influence on my decision-making!“
Welcome to Darmstadt, Paul!
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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.
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.