03.10.2024 / English
“Your work for our sports club is worthy of all honour”
People with blue and white passion gather here, they all stand for club loyalty. She also has a great deal of passion and great commitment to SV Darmstadt 98. And all of this for years, even decades. The evening of honour in the main stand in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor belonged to exactly these people: On Wednesday (October 2nd), the Lilien once again invited people to the evening of honor to thank all the volunteers and honor long-standing members.
Volunteering is everywhere, writes the Federal Ministry of the Interior on its website. Around 29 million people do voluntary work in Germany. Those involved take responsibility and advance what is important to them. This is exactly how it is at SV Darmstadt 98, where volunteering is still an important part of the SV 98’s DNA.
Thank you for your phenomenal commitment!
“We as a club want to say thank you on this evening of honour,” explained Rüdiger Fritsch, President of the SVD, in his welcoming speech: “The strength of a club is usually measured by numbers. But you are proof that the strength of a club consists primarily of the club culture and cooperation.” Although SV Darmstadt 98 has become more and more professional over the years and has become a professional club with a professional structure, we still support, over a hundred people volunteer at the Lilien in a wide variety of areas. They bring in enormous passion and play a significant role in shaping the club life of SV 98. “Your work for our sports club is worthy of all honour. Thank you for your phenomenal commitment,” continued Fritsch.
Following the president’s introductory words, Roy Reinelt-Peter, chairman of the fan and support department of SV Darmstadt 98, addressed those present. “You are all a supporting pillar at SV 98,” he also paid tribute to all long-standing members and volunteers.
What followed was a delicious dinner together. Fritsch then asked the captain of the Lilies, Fabian Holland, to come forward. The injured captain of SV 98 had long since mingled with the members and was available for stimulating conversations as well as requests for photos and autographs. Together, Fritsch and Holland honored long-standing members and thanked them for their remarkable loyalty to the club. On this evening of honour, Lilien members were honoured for 25, 40, 50, 60 and even 70 years of membership.
But that’s not all: everyone present ended this special evening together at bingo – Holland acted as the draw master – in a sociable and cheerful atmosphere. SV Darmstadt 98 would like to thank everyone present for this successful and wonderful evening of honour.
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.
Transfer News: Kleinhansl Signs for SV 98
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.
Lilies continue their scoring spree
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
Focused Energy becomes a premium partner of SV 98
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.
Transfer News: Corredor moves to Nantes
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.
Logistical information for the home match against Homburg
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
Starting Wednesday: Member pre-sale for the first home match against Kiel
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.
Digital prize draw for the Krombacher BöllenfallTOR-Goal Bonus
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.