05.02.2025 / English
“Sign of the importance of SV 98 in the city and region”
On Tuesday evening (February 4th) football met culture: This year's New Year's Reception of the Lilies took place for the first time in the Darmstadt State Theater. Where theater and music pieces were usually performed, this time almost 700 invited guests from politics, sport and partners and sponsors came together to get in the mood for 2025.
After various classical musical performances and first words from State Theater director Karsten Wiegand, Rüdiger Fritsch also welcomed the guests on stage. „Many thanks to the State Theater for allowing us to celebrate this evening in this wonderful ambience,“ said the Lilien President: „The fact that almost 700 guests have gathered here today is a sign of the importance of SV 98 in the city and the region. It is a clear signal of the attractiveness, strength and togetherness that has characterised our club for years. Let us start a year full of tasks and opportunities together!“
We have to think creatively, innovatively and future-oriented
Against the background of the presence of partners and sponsors, Fritsch also looked at SV 98’s economic challenges: „The spread is getting bigger and bigger, which means that we have to think very, very creatively, innovatively and very future-oriented – not only on the playing field, but also in relation to economic issues.“
Nevertheless, the 63-year-old is “completely optimistic” about the future: “Our task will be to continue to establish our club in professional football and to secure our position, both sportingly and economically. The pillars of our club and the pillars of our success are and remain our loyal fans, our partners and the sponsors.”
Lily professionals sold raffle tickets for a good cause
This was followed by interviews with the sporting decision-makers at SV 98. Stadium spokesman Colin Mahnke, who led the evening, talked to sports director Paul Fernie and head coach Florian Kohfeldt, while his players mingled with the crowd to sell tickets for a good cause with a mix of mischievous charm and sales skills.
The evening ended with live music and networking in a relaxed and relaxed atmosphere. The SV 98 would like to thank everyone present for a wonderful evening and looks forward to tackling the year 2025 with all partners and sponsors.
Pictures from the Evening:
Lilies win in Walldorf
SV Darmstadt 98 won their fourth pre-season friendly. The Lilies defeated regional league side FC-Astoria Walldorf 4-1 (0-0) after 120 minutes.
After the friendly match: Meet & Greet at the training camp
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.
Transfer News: Lannert Becomes Part of the Lilies
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Intensive Week of Friendlies | Media Day at the Bölle
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.
Bundesliga Confirms Matchdays 3 to 6
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.
Transfer News: Kleinhansl Signs for SV 98
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.
Lilies continue their scoring spree
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
Focused Energy becomes a premium partner of SV 98
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.
Transfer News: Corredor moves to Nantes
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.
Logistical information for the home match against Homburg
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
Starting Wednesday: Member pre-sale for the first home match against Kiel
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.
Digital prize draw for the Krombacher BöllenfallTOR-Goal Bonus
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.