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.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.