Markus Pfitzner was elected unanimously as the new club president by the 378 members present at the annual general meeting (October 21st). The 56-year-old Darmstadt native, who has served on the executive committee since 2010, succeeds Rüdiger Fritsch, who did not run for re-election after 13 years and was bid farewell to thunderous applause at the meeting.
Wolfgang Arnold, long-time board member of the sports departments and the fan and supporter department, also declined to run again; the members elected Roy Reinelt-Peter as his successor. Anne Baumann (executive board member for finance) and Vice President Volker Harr were re-elected. Arnd Zinnhardt completes the executive board as another vice president. Fritsch and Arnold were duly recognized by speakers Hans Kessler (Honourary President) and Frank Wahl (Chairman of the Administrative Board). Both were also awarded honourary membership by the members. After 29 years of service on the executive board, Arnold also received the honor of honourary chairman of the board of the sports departments and the fan and supporter department.
We enter our term of office with the aim of securing the future viability and success of the association, preserving and further developing what we have achieved together.
Pfitzner: „I would like to thank all members for their election and the great trust they have placed in the Executive Board and me. I can rely on a team that has been closely associated with the Lilies for many years and brings a high level of expertise in their individual areas. We are entering our term of office with the aim of securing the club’s future viability and success, preserving and further developing what we have achieved together. On behalf of the Executive Board, I would like to thank Rüdiger and Wolfgang for their many years of trusting cooperation. The award of honorary membership is a well-deserved recognition of their services to SV 98.“
In the fiscal year from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, the club once again posted positive figures: Baumann announced a profit of €3.58 million after taxes. At the end of the reporting period, SV 98’s assets amounted to €26.11 million, with total income of €49.43 million.
At the suggestion of the club’s sports departments, the membership fee for active sports participants was also adjusted.
Darmstadt 98 lost to Hannover 96 while playing with ten men and must continue to wait for their first win of this second division season. Read our analysis to find out what positives remain and why Darmstadt 98 had factored in setbacks on their chosen path.
Around the time of the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), the Jonathan Heimes Square was officially inaugurated. Before kickoff, club president Markus Pfitzner and Martin Heimes, father of Jonathan Heimes, who died of cancer about ten years ago, gave speeches highlighting "Johnny's" importance and his commitment to people with cancer.
The Lilien Team Marathon is not just about athletic performance and the shared experience around the Böllenfalltor stadium – but also about making a difference together.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 2-2 (0-1) against SV Unter-Flockenbach. After a heated home game, the young Lilies had to settle for a frustrating, but ultimately deserved, draw. In this extremely balanced league, Patrick Kurt's team continues to grow week by week, gaining valuable experience.
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
