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Transfer News: Lilies sign Sickinger
SV 98 will welcome a new face at their training camp in Bad Wörishofen. The Lilies have signed Carlo Sickinger from SV Elversberg.
Paul Fernie: “With Carlo, we’re filling the vacancy in defensive midfield left by Paul Will’s departure. He has a keen sense of positioning, a clean passing game, and combines a good mix of strategic elements as a structuring force with defensive stability. He also has experience in the 2. Bundesliga and will quickly settle in with us thanks to his personality. We’re delighted that he was able to join us at the start of our training camp.”
Carlo Sickinger: “I’m looking forward to wearing the Lily on my chest in the future. In our discussions, I quickly realised that the club, with its family atmosphere, is a great fit for me. Now it’s about using the days at training camp to integrate into the team as quickly as possible and internalise the tactical concepts.”
Sickinger was developed in the youth academies of SV Sandhausen and 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The 28-year-old also signed his first professional contract with Kaiserslautern. For Kaiserslautern, the Karlsruhe native made 63 appearances for the reserve team and 94 for the first team, where he was appointed captain in November 2019.
In 2021, Sickinger signed with SV Sandhausen before joining SV Elversberg on loan in January 2022. After the loan ended, the right-footed player was signed permanently by the Saarland club and went on to make a total of 115 appearances for Elversberg. Sickinger celebrated three promotions with Elversberg, including promotion to the Bundesliga last season.
He will wear the number 23 jersey for Darmstadt.
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98ers Box for Lilies fans: Exclusive offer against Portsmouth
A special experience awaits Darmstadt 98 fans: One week before the start of the season, SV Darmstadt 98 will host the traditional English club Portsmouth FC, and this year, once again, you have a very special opportunity. You can experience the match on Saturday (August 1st/2pm) from the exclusive 98ers' box on the upper level of the main stand at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor and enjoy an unforgettable home game with international guests and a fantastic atmosphere.
Sparkasse Darmstadt/Dieburg expands its involvement with SV 98
SV Darmstadt 98 and Sparkasse Darmstadt und Dieburg are further expanding their long-standing partnership. By becoming a premium partner, both parties are sending a clear message to the region: Together, they want to support young people, strengthen youth football, and offer even more opportunities for children and families in southern Hesse.
Eventful Monday
For the second year in a row, Darmstadt 98 are holding their summer training camp in Bad Wörishofen in the Allgäu region. Until July 26th, the team will be working hard in the Kneipp spa town, preparing for the upcoming season. Follow along with us through the days at training camp in our diary.
“A large part of the squad is already in place.”
During the afternoon session, Paul Fernie commented on various personnel matters. We have summarised his statements for you.
Starting Wednesday: Member presale for Dresden
SV Darmstadt 98's first away match of the 2026/27 2. Bundesliga season takes them to the Saxon capital: As part of the second matchday, the Lilies will face SG Dynamo Dresden on Sunday (August 16th) at 1:30pm. Here's how you can be there: Member pre-sale for this match starts next Wednesday (July 22nd) at 12pm – both online and at the ticket office at the Merck Stadium. You can find all further information in this announcement.
Transfer News: Stark Strengthens U21’s
The U21 team of SV Darmstadt 98 can welcome a familiar face to their ranks for the upcoming season: Yannick Stark will play for the Lilies in the Hessenliga in the future.
Lilies win in Walldorf
SV Darmstadt 98 won their fourth pre-season friendly. The Lilies defeated regional league side FC-Astoria Walldorf 4-1 (0-0) after 120 minutes.
After the friendly match: Meet & Greet at the training camp
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.
Transfer News: Lannert Becomes Part of the Lilies
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Intensive Week of Friendlies | Media Day at the Bölle
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.
Bundesliga Confirms Matchdays 3 to 6
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.
