Marcel Schuhen will assume the captaincy of SV 98. The 32-year-old has been appointed captain by head coach Florian Kohfeldt. The goalkeeper will also serve on the team council alongside Fraser Hornby (vice-captain), Fabian Holland, Kai Klefisch, Fabian Nürnberger and Aleksandar Vukotic.
Florian Kohfeldt: „First of all, I’m very pleased that we have several players in the squad who would have been considered for this position. Schuh is a player who has already played a leading role in the team in recent years. He is able to represent the team’s interests, but is also not above addressing uncomfortable topics directly in the locker room. He embodies SV 98 and its values, and his long association with the club has given him a very good understanding of many issues. It was also important to me that the captaincy be filled by a player who will most likely always be on the field. I would like to emphasise the outstanding conversation I had with Fabian Holland, in which he showed great understanding for the decision. He has performed the role of captain excellently for years with his calm and clear manner and, as part of the team council, will continue to play an important role in our hierarchy.“
Marcel Schuhen: „It’s a great honour for me to be the Lilies‘ captain in the future. I’m very grateful for the trust placed in me. However, the armband won’t change my style or approach, as I’ve always tried to lead the way in the past. But I’m really looking forward to leading the team into the stadium in the future and knowing that I have ten players behind me who will support each other and put their hearts on the pitch. It was extremely important to me that there was a clean and transparent transition with Fabi. He’s had a difficult time, and I very much hope to be back on the pitch with him soon.“
Fabian Holland: „It was always something special to be on the field for the Lilies with the armband on my arm. However, due to my long injury and the health setbacks of the past few months, I fully understand that with Schuh, a player will be wearing the armband in the future, with whom the coach has a different level of planning security. For me, there’s no question that I will support Schuh in his role to the best of my ability – just as he has done for me in recent years.“
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.