SV Darmstadt 98 will in future also offer American football under the Lilien banner. The Darmstadt Diamonds will be integrated into the club, thereby gaining a long-term sporting and organisational future.
With this move, SV 98 is helping a traditional Darmstadt club while simultaneously expanding its grassroots and youth sports offerings. More than 100 active members from the local American football community will now become part of the Lilies family.
Roy Reinelt-Peter, Executive Board member responsible for amateur departments and the fan and supporter division, said: „It was important to us that this wasn’t simply a case of taking something over or replacing it. We want to build something together. The history and identity of the Diamonds are to be preserved, while the players will benefit from the structures and resources of a multi-sport club.“
Reinelt-Peter added: „American football inspires many people and holds great potential, particularly in youth sports. At the same time, the Diamonds bring us over 100 new members for our grassroots sports programs. This aligns perfectly with our goal of further developing SV 98 as the city’s major sports club and strengthening our other sporting activities alongside professional football.“
Founded in 1985, the Darmstadt Diamonds look back on a history spanning more than 40 years, during which their men’s team competed in Germany’s top division throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Their youth development program was particularly successful over many years, with the Diamonds winning the German Youth Championship in 1995 and 2001.
For the Darmstadt Diamonds, this integration offers the opportunity to begin a new chapter in their history on a stable foundation following several years of sporting and organizational challenges. With the new American Football division, SV 98 is also continuing its efforts to expand its range of recreational sports. Alongside the athletic development of existing teams, youth development is set to play a particularly important role.
Preparations for the organisational and sporting integration will take place over the coming weeks in collaboration with Darmstadt Diamonds officials. Further information regarding the new division, teams, and training sessions is available here.
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:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
Tickets for the league match in Nürnberg (Nov. 7th) and the cup match in Elversberg (Oct. 27th) are available for purchase now.
For the upcoming home match on Saturday (October 10th, 2026, at 1pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information. Since the start of the season, we have been offering dedicated entrances for women at the west side of the stadium. Additionally, there is a "Bölle Bande" family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance. Please also take note of the information provided by HEAG regarding the autumn break.
After a three-week international break, the Lilien are finally returning to league action. This coming Saturday (Oct. 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus for their next 2. Bundesliga match. Ahead of the clash, our head coach spoke at the press conference about the recent international break, the squad situation, and the task at hand. Here is a summary of the key points.
For the very first time, Energie Cottbus will play an away match at the Böllenfalltor this Saturday (October 10th). The team from Lusatia had to wait twelve years to return to the 2. Bundesliga. Now, their journey takes them to Darmstadt for the first time. This was made possible by Jannis Boziaris, whose goal in Regensburg on the final matchday fired Cottbus back into Germany's second-highest division. Yet the path there began long before that.
On Saturday (November 7th), the Lilien will visit 1. FC Nürnberg at 1pm. General ticket sales begin on Friday, October 9, at 12pm.
The fan and support department is holding its annual meeting, partners are hitting the golf course, the trip to San Antonio has concluded, and—naturally—birthdays are being celebrated at the Böllenfalltor this week as well. There is plenty going on at the Lilien beyond the day-to-day routine of the second division. As always, "Lilien Across the Board" brings you all the latest news and stories from life at SV Darmstadt 98.
The annual department meeting of the SV Darmstadt 98 fan and supporter department took place on Monday evening (October 5th). In addition to providing an overview of the department's activities, the event aimed to offer an opportunity for exchange and active participation.
On Saturday (October 10th), newly promoted FC Energie Cottbus visits the Böllenfalltor. It is a special matchup, as we have never faced the team from Lusatia in our club's history. Nevertheless, there are some fascinating facts and figures to discover surrounding this first-ever meeting.