Since the 2014/2015 second division season, the PEAK98 fundraising campaigns have been an integral part of SV 98's home game days. Last season, 116,380 euros were raised for the good cause during the 17 matches played at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
The total amount raised on matchdays since the inception of this social sponsorship, unique in German football, is €1,428,104 million. PEAK and the Lilies use the donations to support social organisations and projects in Darmstadt and the surrounding area. With the conclusion of the 2024/25 season, the cooperation in the form of PEAK98 matchday campaigns will end after eleven years. Another six-figure donation amount in the past season represents the crowning conclusion of a long-standing and trusting partnership.
Volker Harr, Vice President of SV 98: „When we entered into the partnership with PEAK eleven years ago, Axel Dohmann, the pioneer at the time, had the great dream of raising one million euros in donations for a good cause. Many considered it utopian to achieve this amount through social sponsorship of this kind. It is all the more gratifying that we have not only reached this milestone, but have long since surpassed it.“
Harr adds: „Furthermore, the total from the past season proves that our fans supported and actively participated in the fundraising campaigns, match after match, right up until the very end. Of course, I look at the end of our cooperation with a heavy heart, but at the same time, it fills me with great pride that we were able to achieve all of the major goals of our partnership and establish this form of social sponsorship at SV 98. On behalf of the club, I can only thank PEAK for their years of loyalty and the almost familial collaboration.“
"On behalf of the club, I can only thank PEAK for their years of loyalty and the almost familial collaboration.”
This long-term commitment impressively demonstrates how a single idea can evolve into a sustainable initiative with significant impact. Sponsorship has not only supported numerous projects and people, but has also become an integral part of PEAK’s DNA. Ines Dohmann, Managing Director of the PEAK Group in Darmstadt, explains: „Axel’s idea of giving something back to our region gave rise to this unique sponsorship, which we originally intended to support for three to five years at the most. This has turned into eleven eventful years, during which we have been able to get to know many people and their lives who were very grateful for this support. These people and Axel’s vision of raising one million euros in donations have inspired us to „live“ this social sponsorship for much longer. This sponsorship is more than just support – it is part of our PEAK history.“
An overview of all actions of the past eleven years can be found here.
The campaign itself will continue in a modified form in the future. SV 98 will provide further information in due course.
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.