International break. But the ball still rolls on so many places. This Wednesday (September 4th) there will be three games with Lilien participation: The professionals are testing in Mainz, the U21s are playing in the Hessenliga in the NLZ and the fan team is challenged at home in Pfungstadt. Fabian Nürnberger could also make his debut for the Bulgarian national team on Thursday (September 5th). You can get all the information in our weekly “Lilies across the Board” section.
During the current international break, the Lilies will play a test match against 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bruchwegstadion this Wednesday afternoon (September 4th). The game will be broadcast live on Mainz’s official YouTube channel. Kick-off will be at 2pm. Tickets for last-minute visitors are only available at the box office in Mainz.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team wants to continue its short winning streak. With the self-confidence from two threes in a row (3:0 against Waldgirmes, 3:0 against Wolfhagen), head coach Daniel Petrowsky’s team is hoping for the next sense of success. This Wednesday evening (September 4th/7:30pm) the U21s will face SV Unter-Flockenbach at home. ATTENTION: The game does not take place in Alsbach, but in the local youth performance center in Darmstadt! Both teams met in the Hessenliga on August 14th. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. Georgios Makridis scored the goal for Darmstadt (53′).
The “Zwote” is also in action during the international break. This Wednesday evening (September 4th) the fan team of SV Darmstadt 98 will meet the second team of FC Ober-Ramstadt. The game kicks off at 7:30pm, on the home turf in Pfungstadt. An English week for Darmstadt, who then have to get back to work at the weekend. On Sunday (September 8th) the away game against SV Weiterstadt II will be about the next points in the district league C. Kick-off is at 12.30pm.
International break. But no respite for Fabian Nürnberger. The man with the number 15 shirt could make his debut for the Bulgarian national team tomorrow, Thursday (05/09 – 8:45pm). The opponent in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday evening is Belarus. In total, both national teams have met each other eight times to date – Bulgaria won five games and Belarus won three times.
The second international for Fabian Nürnberger will take place at the weekend. On Sunday evening (September 8th) the Bulgarian team will welcome the Northern Irish. Kick-off is at 6pm. The teams meet again for the first time in three years. Back then, Bulgaria narrowly won 2-1 against Northern Ireland at the Hristo Botev Stadium in Plovdiv.
We wish you much success in both games, Fabi!
Our Swedish newcomer Isac Lidberg is celebrating his 25th birthday next Sunday (September 8th). The attacker has been wearing the Lily on his chest since August 16th and scored a goal for the Darmstadt team in his debut game in the 2nd Bundesliga against 1. FC Nürnberg. Dear Isac, we warmly congratulate you on your special day!
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.