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.
Fan information for the Münster game
The second consecutive away game, and the last of the season, is upon us. Once again on a Sunday (May 10th, 1:30pm), Darmstadt will be playing away – this time against SC Preußen Münster. Everything you need to know for your final away trip of the season to the LVM-Preußenstadion, about three and a half hours away, can be found here in the usual fan information section.
+++ 98th Baby | Bölle Gang at the traffic school +++
There's a lot going on at the Bölle. The 98th Darmstadt baby of 2026, along with their family, visited the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, and they weren't the only ones. Where else the Bölle gang has ended up, and many more news items about the club, can be found here in our "Lilies Across the Board" section, as every Wednesday.
Season tickets for the 2026/27 season: All information is available here!
SV Darmstadt 98 informed all season ticket holders about the season ticket procedure for the 2026/27 season on Wednesday (May 6th) and would also like to share this letter on the club's own website.
Merck Autograph Session: With Pfeiffer, Klefisch and Lakenmacher
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Disappointment & pride
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Merx hat trick: U21 deservedly wins at Hünfelder SV
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
HBRS and SV 98: Cooperation extended indefinitely
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
„We must take the lead in the first half.“
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
Lilies lose in Karlsruhe
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Team News: Five Changes in the Team
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Matchday Guide: All Information before KSC Game
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Paul Fernie extends his contract long-term and moves up to a management position.
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.