Reinforcements for SV 98's midfield: Niklas Schmidt joins the club on loan from FC Toulouse until the end of the season. The 27-year-old already participated in today's training session with the Lilies.
Paul Fernie: “With Niklas, we’re getting an absolute creative player whom we primarily plan to use in attacking midfield, but who can also be deployed flexibly in central midfield. It’s a special situation that both Flo and I have already worked with Niklas and therefore know his particular qualities very well. He’s a technically gifted and very intelligent combination player who can create decisive moments. We’re happy that we were able to find a solution together with Niklas and FC Toulouse to make this loan transfer happen.”
Niklas Schmidt: “I immediately had a very good feeling when I heard about Darmstadt’s interest. The team plays attractive football and I believe that my style of play fits very well with this philosophy. My first impressions of my teammates and today’s training session were excellent and I can hardly wait to pull on the Lilies‘ jersey for the first time.”
Schmidt was developed in the youth academy of SV Werder Bremen and made his Bundesliga debut for the club in September 2016 at the age of 18. Between 2018 and 2021, the ambidextrous midfielder played on loan for SV Wehen Wiesbaden and VfL Osnabrück. With SVWW, Schmidt celebrated promotion to the 2. Bundesliga and contributed significantly to this success with 16 scorer points. For Osnabrück, the native of Hesse made 51 appearances (47 in the 2. Bundesliga), contributing nine goals and assists. Schmidt returned to Werder for the 2021/22 season and played in 25 2. Bundesliga matches (eight goal and assists) during Bremen’s promotion campaign. The following year, Schmidt made 24 Bundesliga appearances and scored three goals. For the 2023/24 season, the former junior international moved to FC Toulouse in Ligue 1. Schmidt made a total of 39 competitive appearances for the French club and celebrated his comeback after an injury break on January 10th of this year.
Schmidt will wear the number 31 jersey for Darmstadt.
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
A special place of remembrance for one of the most famous Darmstadt fans. Before SV Darmstadt 98's home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), Jonathan Heimes Square at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor will be officially opened.
Darmstadt's league campaign resumes on Sunday (August 30th). Their opponent? Hannover 96! Hannover 96 have lost more often to Darmstadt than to any other team in the 2. Bundesliga. All the other facts and figures surrounding the match can be found here.
On Sunday (August 30, 2026, 1:30pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information for the upcoming home game. Starting this season, we will be offering women's entrances at the west entrances. Additionally, there is a Bölle Bande family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance.
In Wednesday's media briefing, Nicolas Verkooijen spoke about his Kickbase team, communication within the squad, and the intensive training in Germany. A former Darmstadt 98 player had the opportunity to compete against the best footballers, and we report on the historic stadium tour as part of the Bundesliga's founding anniversary celebrations. All the latest news from SV Darmstadt 98 can be found, as usual, in "Lilies Across the Board"
A journey to the roots of the Lilies: Where churches, residential buildings, or clubhouses stand today, Darmstadt football history was once written. To mark the Day of German Football History, 35 participants set out on a special tour of discovery aboard the professional team's bus—tracing the path from the early pitches of FK Olympia and SC Darmstadt to the club's current home at the Böllenfalltor.