29.03.2026 / English,USA
Texas Lilies
After their eventful days in San Antonio, the Darmstadt delegation concludes their trip to Texas in Beaumont. And the scene that greets the team from southern Hesse initially seems like a crazy dream. Far from home and under the Texas sun, a club wears the Lily on its chest and the Darmstadt name on its back.
SVD Beaumont was founded in close consultation with and with the support of SV 98. The cooperation with the club from southeastern Texas is a grassroots project aimed at providing access to soccer, especially for young people and children.
The Darmstadt delegation will be welcomed in the afternoon by President Jaime Roesch and several coaches and officials from SVDB. Roesch comes from the Darmstadt region and established the connection with SV 98 in Texas.
In the evening, the Darmstadt contingent will attend a match between SVD Beaumont’s first team and FC Houston. The Lily logo is prominently displayed throughout the sports complex, the slightly modified logo of the home team is omnipresent, and the SV 98 flag flutters in the gentle breeze of this quintessential Texas evening. Surreal.
Before kickoff, the US national anthem plays, food arrives from a taco stand – yet all the players are wearing SV 98 jerseys with the Darmstadt logo on the back. Bizarre, but also wonderful. „You have to experience it to truly believe it. Seeing our Lily in the middle of Texas is a truly special moment,“ says Markus Pfitzner, who, along with his fellow board members and management, celebrates SVDB’s 3-1 victory.
The delegation delivers their congratulations for this success directly to the locker room after the final whistle. It’s a special end to this trip and an impression that no one can ever take away from anyone involved.
You can find all the information and background on the cooperation with SVD Beaumont here.
Golf Tournament and FuFA Meeting
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.
Annual Department Meeting of the Fan and Support Department
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.
Facts & Figures: Key facts about the Cottbus match
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.
New energy for the Young Lilies
SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team proved their mettle in the Hessenliga on Saturday (Oct. 3rd) during their away match against SV Hünfeld. After taking a late 1–0 lead in the first half, the Young Lilies were virtually unstoppable. Ultimately, the team secured a 3–0 victory and brought home all three points.
SVD vs. Energie Cottbus: Win ENTEGA fan seats
Once again this season, our premium partner ENTEGA is creating unique stadium experiences. For every home match, you can win two VIP fan seats in the main stand and also gain access to the ENTEGA VIP Lounge. The application deadline for the match against Bielefeld is Thursday (Oct. 8th) at 12pm.
Lilien Golf Tournament enters its third round
For the third time, partners of SV Darmstadt 98 gathered for the joint Lilien golf tournament. This year, the event was held at the Golf Sport Park Groß-Zimmern for the first time. Amidst summery conditions, the focus was on athletic competition, personal interaction, and networking within the Lilien family.
It was a pleasure, San Antonio!
The Lilien will be in San Antonio from September 25th to October 1st. In this USA diary, we will keep you updated on the trip and SV 98's experiences.
„A good week that we are benefiting from on many levels“
The Lilies have just concluded a special week in Texas. For the first time in the club's history, SV Darmstadt 98 played a match on US soil; at the same time, the team and club management used their time in San Antonio for numerous sporting, business, and social engagements. In this interview, President Markus Pfitzner reflects on the trip.
2026 Fair Play Award hosted by the Lilies
On Monday (September 28th), SV Darmstadt 98 hosted the LOTTO Hessen Fair Play Award ceremony at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for the first time. During the event, long-time captain Aytaç Sulu was named a Fair Play Ambassador.
Starting Friday: Member pre-sale for Elversberg
On Tuesday (October 27th), the Lilien will visit SV Elversberg at 8:45pm. Advance ticket sales for club members begin on Friday, October 2, at 12pm.
Sulu becomes Fair Play Ambassador | Böllenfalltorhalle goes wild
A fair-play award featuring Lilies legend Aytaç Sulu, Headis action at the Böllenfalltorhalle, and a successful Lilies team marathon—there is plenty happening at SV 98 beyond the day-to-day routine of the second division. Plus, there are updates on the fan convoy to Nürnberg and ticket sales for the home match against FC St. Pauli. As always, "Lilies Across the Board" brings you all the latest news and stories from life at SV Darmstadt 98.
