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.
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
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: