Wednesday also had two units for the Lilies. While the professionals groaned and sweated in the background, Paul Fernie was available to media representatives for a media round during the morning training session. The conditions in the training camp, the squad and the general mood around SV 98 – many topics were discussed. The sports director commented…
We have everything we need here to get better. Hotel, nutrition, regeneration, a short walk to the sports field, weather. Now it’s about delivering performance.
The new recruits have integrated quickly and have delivered their performance so far. We are in a process of getting to know each other and building relationships. We are generally in a “growing together” phase at all levels in and around the club. Not just within the team, but also when it comes to the team and fans, as well as the team and the club. Days like last Saturday, for example, help enormously when we had a fan festival together at the stadium.
The position on the left is still open. We are in one conversation or another, but we want to make the right decision. We are not under time pressure where you might make mistakes. We would rather take the time necessary to find the right person.
There is a loose request for Marvin, but as of now there is no concrete interest in any of our players. I’m looking forward to all the guys who are here. We want to keep top performers like Marvin and will do everything we can to ensure that he stays. But the transfer window is still open for a little longer, so we have to be prepared for everything that comes.
The players must want to show: “Everything for the club”. Heart and soul, passion, energy, intensity, activity on the pitch. This is what Torsten and his coaching team expect from each individual. On and off the pitch. It is important to find the right types. It’s not just about football talent; there are several facets to squad planning. The human component is also extremely important. What we all want to see is heart and passion.
When I started out, the negative experiences of the season were already noted, and that’s only human. My job was to find solutions. So far we have all done this together and implemented new ideas. I’m currently feeling euphoria and energy around the team. Also in conjunction with the fans. It’s clear: we’re in the preparation phase; we haven’t achieved anything yet. But it feels different.
Integration and identification is only possible if you have dealt with the city and the club. That’s one of the reasons why we went on a bike tour on Friday and stopped at many places in Darmstadt to find out more about the city and the Lilies. At the end of the tour we watched a video that conveyed what had happened in this club in the last few years – both positive and negative. Our goal with the team must be to build a feeling of what it means to play for this club. And the least we can do is perform and give something back. That’s our turn and I hope the fans notice that too.
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.
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
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.
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.
The Lilies can welcome another new arrival at the Böllenfalltor: Florian Kleinhansl will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 25-year-old joins on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with 1. FC Kaiserslautern on June 30th.
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
SV Darmstadt 98 and the fusion energy company Focused Energy are entering into an official partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to more closely link top-level football and high technology from the Darmstadt region and to jointly generate momentum for innovation and future societal issues.
Killian Corredor will be playing in his home country again in the future. SV 98 has reached an agreement with FC Nantes on the transfer of the Frenchman.
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
A home game against KSV! SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Holstein Kiel for the opening matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season this Saturday (August 8 at 1pm). Here’s how you can be there: the member pre-sale for the new season's first home game begins this coming Wednesday (July 15) at 12pm —available online and at the ticket shop at the Merck-Stadion, as usual. You can find all further details in this announcement.
For every home goal scored by the "Lilies," SV Darmstadt 98 fans were doubly rewarded during the recent 2025/26 second-division season. Beyond the joy and excitement, supporters received 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every goal Darmstadt scored at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
In recent days, various media outlets have published reports and graphics regarding the distribution of TV revenue for the 2026/27 season. Some of these reports included not only specific figures but also a comparison to the previous season. This comparison indicates a supposed revenue increase of €1.4 million for SV 98 compared to the 2025/26 season.