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:
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New breadth for the future and commemorating the past
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Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
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With the right mindset and positive development
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Krombacher Böllenfalltor-GOAL-Bonus
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.
„Didn’t lose our heads after falling behind early“
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Game turned around! A spirited home win!
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