The 76th Darmstadt Heinerfest is just around the corner, and naturally, the Lilies will be part of the action—we’ll be covering it. Meanwhile, on Saturday (July 4th), SV Darmstadt 98 will play their first friendly of this summer’s pre-season against SG Arheilgen, featuring debuts for new signings and the unveiling of the new kit. In "Lilies Across the Board," we bring you all the latest news and updates from within the club.
The 76th Darmstadt Heinerfest is just around the corner, and naturally, the „Lilien“ will be part of the action. As they do every year, the SV Darmstadt 98 professional squad and coaching staff will join you in the Heinerfest festivities on Thursday evening (July 2) starting around 6 p.m.—specifically at the „Heinergadde“ on Karolinenplatz. This is your chance to see our new signings up close for the first time, collect autographs, snap souvenir photos, and chat with the players. Come by and enjoy a lively Heinerfest evening with the Lilien.
Anyone looking to stock up on blue-and-white fan merchandise can also visit the Lilien fan mobile on the market square throughout the weekend.
The Lilies‘ summer pre-season is picking up pace: this coming Saturday (July 4th), SV Darmstadt 98 will play their first friendly match of the new season. To mark SG Arheilgen’s 150th anniversary, head coach Florian Kohfeldt’s squad will visit the SGA sports complex for a match kicking off at 1:00pm.
For the Lilies, this game marks the start of the friendly match phase of their summer preparations. The focus will be on executing on-field routines; captain Marcel Schuhen emphasises that the priority is to apply what has been worked on in training under match conditions and to further refine the team’s automatic patterns of play. At the same time, the many traveling fans will get their first look at the new signings. Furthermore, SV 98’s new home kit—set to be unveiled on Friday (July 3rd) at 10:00am—will make its debut on the pitch.
For SG Arheilgen, the Lilies‘ visit is a highlight of their anniversary year. The historic club is celebrating its 150th anniversary and is hosting its sporting neighbour, SV Darmstadt 98, for a special football celebration. SGA President Thomas Stetz emphasises: „It is a great honour for our club to host a match against SV Darmstadt 98 during our anniversary year. This event is a powerful sign of appreciation for the SGA and its long history.“
In a media session following Thursday’s training (July 2), Marcel Schuhen answered questions from the reporters present. Topics included his vacation in Canada, Saturday’s friendly match in Arheilgen, and the FIFA World Cup. The Lilies goalkeeper considers Argentina one of the title favourites—primarily due to their exceptional team spirit and loyalty to key player Lionel Messi.
„They might complain to the referee or the opposition, but never within the team,“ Schuhen said, praising the Albiceleste’s cohesion. It is precisely these qualities that impress him: „I like teams that play with heart.“ After all, values such as unity, passion, and standing up for one another have always played an important role during his time at SV Darmstadt 98.
San Antonio FC’s 2–1 away victory was not enough to reclaim the top spot in the standings. „The Black and Red“ secured the win against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC thanks to a goal from Alex Crognale. However, since Orange County SC also won their match, the Californians remain two points ahead of the Texans. Coach Carlos Llamosa’s team will have their next opportunity to narrow the gap on Sunday (July 5th) at 3:00am German time, when San Antonio FC hosts Monterey Bay FC from California.
Our central defender, who is now wearing the Lilies‘ jersey on a permanent basis following her six-month loan, celebrated her 21st birthday on Monday (June 29th). We offer Grayson Dettoni our warmest congratulations and wish her every success for the new season.
Uwe Hahn and Joachim Weber were key players for the „Lilies“ during their promotion to the Bundesliga in 1978. Uwe Hahn celebrated his 72nd birthday on Wednesday (July 1st); he scored 28 goals in 193 competitive matches for SV Darmstadt 98. Joachim Weber turns 75 on Friday (July 3rd); he netted 40 goals in 212 competitive appearances for the club. We send our warmest birthday wishes to both of you and hope you enjoy good health and many more wonderful moments with the Lilies!
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
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.
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: