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United in style and history – the new home jersey of SV 98
United in style and history – this is the motto under which SV Darmstadt 98 has released its new home jersey for the 2025/26 season. The classic Lily blue jersey is a blend of tradition, culture, and art.
The new kit is characterised by various art-historical elements from the Art Nouveau and Gothic periods. A lot of history resonates, as Darmstadt developed into a centre of Art Nouveau in Germany at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Gothic architecture also has a firm place in Darmstadt’s cityscape, for example in the form of the so-called „Foundation Church“ on Schlossgartenplatz. Characteristics of these trends run throughout the jersey, which was produced by SV 98 together with supplier CRAFT: For example, the finely embossed pattern, which subtly extends across the entire front and back of the jersey in an ornamental look. It combines stylized elements that symbolically showcase both the city of Darmstadt and SV 98. The striking Wedding Tower and the characteristic window of the „Foundation Church“ from the city’s architecture are reflected. The club itself is represented by the iconic fleur-de-lis and the crests of its two predecessor clubs, FK Olympia and Darmstädter SC 1905.
The collar and cuffs feature a blue and white striped pattern. A white embroidered fleur-de-lis is emblazoned on the chest. The back features the „Darmstadt“ lettering in a characteristic Art Nouveau typography. Above it is a stylized church window with the club’s abbreviation „svd98.“
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Foto: SV 98 
Foto: SV 98 
Foto: SV 98 
Foto: SV 98 
Foto: SV 98 The look is rounded out by main partner HAIX and sleeve partner Suzuki, who depicted their logo in negative form or omitted other colours from their logo. This ensures that the home jersey is exclusively blue and white.
The jersey is available now online and on the day of the sale as part of a scavenger hunt from 3pm to 7 pm throughout Darmstadt. The GPS signal will be published on the SV 98 website. The first ten Lilien fans to discover the mobile sales and say the code word „Jugendstil“ will receive a free jersey.
Starting Wednesday, the home jersey, which is available for €84.98 (adults) and €59.98 (children), can also be purchased regularly in the two fan shops at Friedensplatz and at the stadium. All buyers who purchase the new adult version of the home jersey by July 22nd will have the opportunity to purchase the kids‘ jersey at half price.
The jersey will make its debut on Wednesday evening (July 9th) at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor: At 6:30pm, the Lilies will face the storied English club Notts County in a friendly match.
Fabian Holland: Lilies era ends after the season
The end of an era. Fabian Holland's twelfth season in the Lilies' jersey will be his last with SV 98. The 35-year-old's contract, which expires at the end of the season, will not be renewed. The club informed Holland of this decision in a confidential meeting. Both club and player agree to focus entirely on achieving the best possible end to the season until the final match and that any plans for a farewell celebration will depend on how the rest of the season unfolds.
A setback in stoppage time: U21 loses late
Extremely bitter. The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team unfortunately came away empty-handed last Saturday (April 18th) visiting KSV Baunatal: The young Lilies conceded the decisive goal late in stoppage time, resulting in a 1-0 final score. Darmstadt had managed to hold their own against the fourth-placed team in the Hessenliga for almost the entire match. "A very bitter defeat after a really good performance," explained U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt to sv98.de.
Starting Wednesday: Advance ticket sales for members for Münster
Attention is already turning to the away match against SC Preußen Münster. On matchday 33, SV Darmstadt 98 will visit the Preußenstadion on Sunday (May 10th, 1:30pm). Advance ticket sales for club members begin next Wednesday (April 22nd) at 12:00pm. All ticket information can be found in this announcement.
SVD vs. Elversberg: Win ENTEGA fan seats
Our premium partner ENTEGA is once again providing unique stadium experiences this season. For every home game, 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 Elversberg is Thursday (April 23rd) at 12 noon.
„Football can sometimes be incredibly cruel.“
Returning to southern Hesse empty-handed, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered a 3-2 away defeat against Greuther Fürth. Particularly bitter: the Lilies twice took the lead in Franconia but ultimately succumbed. How do the two head coaches assess the 90 minutes? What do captain Marcel Schuhen and Kai Klefisch have to say about the loss? We've compiled all the post-match reactions for you.
Defeat in Fürth
No points in Franconia. After conceding two late goals, Darmstadt 98 lost 3-2 (1-1) to SpVgg Greuther Fürth.
Team News: Three Changes
Away game in Franconia. On matchday 30 (April 19th/1:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will visit SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven compared to last week. Isac Lidberg and Kai Klefisch return to the team after serving their suspensions, and Marco Richter also moves into the starting lineup. Matthias Bader will miss the match with a minor shoulder problem.
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Fürth Game
Darmstadt 98 travel to Greuther Fürth for Matchday 30. On Sunday (April 19th, 1:30pm), Greuther Fürth will host SV Darmstadt 98 at the Sportpark Ronhof. You can find the opinions of both coaches, the refereeing team, and the TV broadcast details for Sunday midday here. As usual, we've summarised all the important information about the match against Greuther Fürth in our "Matchday Guide" overview.
“I see no lack of self-confidence.”
How does Florian Kohfeldt view his team's away record ahead of Sunday's match against SpVgg Greuther Fürth? How does he assess the Cloverleaf's defence, and what is the mood within the team? The Darmstadt head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Friday before the game in Fürth (April 19th, 1:30pm). We have summarised the most important statements from our head coach's press conference for you.
Fan Information for the Fürth Game
On Sunday (April 19th/1:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Greuther Fürth. To ensure you are fully prepared for the away match against the Cloverleaf, we have compiled all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
Opposition Check: SpVgg Greuther Fürth
It was the sixth matchday of the 2017/18 season, a sunny Sunday in September, and the second division fixture between SpVgg Greuther Fürth and Fortuna Düsseldorf was on the schedule. With Florian Neuhaus, Friedhelm Funkel, and Serdar Dursun on or off the pitch, the duel ended 3-1 for Fürth – thanks in part to a brace from Dursun. At first glance, probably just a typical second division victory. But historically significant and unforgettable for everyone in Fürth.
Numbers & Facts: The top stats about the Fürth game
Greuther Fürth hosts Darmstadt. SV Darmstadt 98 will visit SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Sunday (April 19th). Kick-off in Franconia is at 1:30 pm. Can the team from southern Hesse continue their winning streak against Fürth? And will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg continue their winning streaks against Greuther Fürth? As usual, we've compiled the most important facts and figures about the match for you in our Top Facts.