SV 98 has set the framework for its preparation for the upcoming 2024/25 second division season. The Lilien will be back at the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor from June 20th for medical tests and performance diagnostics. The first training session on the pitch will take place on June 22nd. In this message you will receive all information about the 2024 summer timetable.
At the start of training, head coach Torsten Lieberknecht invites his team to the training ground at the Böllenfalltor on June 22nd at 11am. The session is public and spectators are welcome. The 98ers will then go to a training camp in the Black Forest from June 24th to 28th. The focus of the first of two training camps this summer is a mix of running and soccer units. For this purpose, the South Hessians will be staying at the Hotel Sonnenhof in Lautenbach in the Black Forest, where they already stayed in the summer of 2018.
Familiar territory for the second training camp too: The Lilies are traveling to Herxheim again from July 15th to 21st to prepare for the coming second division season at the Hotel Krone. The Lilies will hold their summer training camp there for the third year in a row. Before SV Darmstadt 98 sets off for the Palatinate, the season opening fan festival will take place on July 13th in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
While Bundesliga 2. starts the new season on the weekend from August 2nd to 4th, SV 98 will play numerous test games until then.
| Date | KO | Match | Venue | |
| Friendly | Saturday 29th June | 1pm | SpVgg Hainstadt – SV 98 | Hainburg |
| Friendly | Wednesday 3rd July | 6.30pm | SV Beerfelden – SV 98 | Oberzent |
| Friendly | Saturday 6th July | 1pm | SV Münster – SV 98 | Münster in Hessen |
| Friendly | Wednesday 10th July | 7pm | FSV Frankfurt – SV 98 | PSD Bank Arena am Bornheimer Hang |
| Friendly | Saturday 20th July | 1pm | SV 98 – 1. FC Saarbrücken | Sportplatz Herxheim |
| Friendly | Saturday 27th July | TBC | SV 98 – Coventry City | Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor |
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
Raoul Petretta joined SV Darmstadt 98 in the winter and already feels very much at home. He talks about his arrival and his goals. Besides their sporting focus, the Lilies are also committed to sustainability: On March 15, 2026, over 3,500 trees will be planted as part of the fifth "In the Sign of the Lily" tree-planting campaign. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
In an intense 90 minutes between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, the Lilies fought back to secure three points shortly before the final whistle. The early lead taken by the team from southern Hesse was quickly erased by the Rhinelanders. The match became increasingly wild and physical. The second half remained evenly contested, but in the end, SV 98 once again demonstrated their fighting spirit: Matej Maglica's late header sealed the three points. What do the players and the two head coaches have to say about this thrilling encounter? We've compiled all the post-match reactions.
SV Darmstadt 98 remain a force to be reckoned with at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor! The Lilies defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 (1-1) on matchday 23. It's their sixth consecutive home win, bringing their total to 45 points. Hornby opened the scoring for the home side after just seven minutes, before Maglica (88th minute) netted the decisive goal in the second half.