The defeat against Dynamo Dresden is behind them. Matej Maglica is looking ahead to the next challenge with motivation. Furthermore, this coming Sunday marks the tenth anniversary of Johnny Heimes' death. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
The match against Dynamo Dresden is behind everyone at Darmstadt 98, so their focus is now on the future. „A win is the goal in every game,“ says Matej Maglica. Despite Patric Pfeiffer’s suspension, the centre-back expects a solid defence. If the attitude and style of play are right, any opponent can be beaten; that’s precisely his goal and that of the team: „To be there from the start“ to make their mark on the game. The home game against Holstein Kiel could be the starting point for „a new winning streak,“ Maglica adds.
On Sunday, March 8th, it will be exactly ten years since we had to say goodbye to Jonathan „Johnny“ Heimes. The inspiration you were to us then, you still are today. Your courage, fighting spirit, and willpower will forever be connected to us and remain with us. Your motto lives on. We are thinking of you, Johnny!
On Monday, SV 98 presented Maximilian Mehring as the new Sporting Director of their youth academy. Mehring had already been working at the Lilies‘ academy as an interim coach since July 2025. „I’m looking forward to this new challenge and am very grateful to the club for the trust they’ve placed in me. The club from southern Hesse has clear ideas and visions for the next steps in the development of their youth program,“ said the 39-year-old. „For me, it’s a great incentive to be able to play an even more active role in shaping this process in the future.“ You can find all the details here.
Starting Sunday, our second team will also be back in action, as the Kreisliga B resumes play after a long winter break. The Lilies will host SKG Gräfenhausen at 3 pm. Anticipation for league play is high, making it all the more painful for captain Julian Schreiber, who will have to watch from the sidelines due to injury. In general, several injuries plagued SV 98’s winter preparation, which also didn’t go as planned in terms of results. This makes the anticipation for the start of the competitive season in 2026 all the greater, as Schreiber explains: „The important thing is to get the points when it counts.“
As a newly promoted team, the Lilies‘ sole objective remains avoiding relegation, and a victory in Gräfenhausen would secure further crucial points in that endeavour.
The first sports camps organised by SV Darmstadt 98 were a resounding success. Now, children aged 6 to 14 can look forward to the Easter sports camps from April 7th to 10th. Each day will feature a different sport. Participants can discover their own strengths and enjoy a diverse and exciting week of activities together. You can find all the important information and registration details here.
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.