Hojae Lee joins SV Darmstadt 98; centre-forward from Pohang Steelers.
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SVD vs. Kiel: Win ENTEGA fan seats
Once again this season, our premium partner ENTEGA is creating unique stadium experiences. For every home match, 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 Kiel is Thursday (August 6th) at 12pm.
Successful start: U21 celebrates emphatic away win in Kassel.
SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team has made a successful start to the new Lotto Hessenliga season. On Sunday afternoon (August 2nd), the “Young Lilies” secured a 1-5 (0-1) victory away at CSC 03 Kassel. After a controlled first half, the Lilies asserted their dominance in the second period through clinical transition play.
Draw in the dress rehearsal
SV Darmstadt 98 and English second-division side Portsmouth played out a goalless draw in their final warm-up match before the official start of the season.
Featuring a chest band and convertible collar: the 2026
The “Lilies’” matchday attire for away games has been finalised: SV Darmstadt 98 will take the field in the new season wearing away jerseys made of cream-colored mesh fabric, incorporating design elements from the home shirt.
„We want to improve as a group.“
Patrick Kurt has been working in the youth setup at SV Darmstadt 98 since 2016. This summer, the former U19 coach took charge of the U21 squad, with the aim of integrating the “Young Lilies” into men’s football and preparing them for the professional game. Ahead of the season opener against CSC Kassel, Kurt discusses his development as a coach, his new role, and the importance of experienced leaders within the team.
Logistical information regarding the friendly match against Portsmouth
On Saturday (August 1 at 2pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts the English second-division club Portsmouth and asks you to take note of the following information.
South Korea x Darmstadt | Traveling across the country with the Lily on the chest
Around 8,500 kilometres separate Darmstadt and Seoul, while the Lilien will cover more than 12,000 kilometres during their 17 away matches in the 2026
27 second-division season—and sometimes, just a few laps on a 400-metre velodrome are enough to get a story moving. No matter how varied these distances may be, this week they all lead to the “Bölle.” SV 98 is welcoming South Korean player Hojae Lee to Darmstadt; on Friday (July 31st) at 10am, the Lilien will unveil their new away kit for their travels across the country; and the “second ‘second team’” looks back on a successful friendly match at a truly unique venue. “Lilies Across the Board” brings you all the latest news from life at SV 98.
Transfer News: Lee moves to Darmstadt
SV 98 has found the reinforcement it was looking for to fill the centre-forward position. Hojae Lee is joining the club at the Böllenfalltor from the South Korean top-flight side Pohang Steelers.
Premiere at the „Bölle“ against Portsmouth: „Trinkhalle“ in the main stand
It is worth heading to the “Bölle” even before kick-off for the Lilien’s friendly match against Portsmouth FC on Saturday (August 1st): when the stadium opens at 12pm, the “Trinkhalle am Bölle” in the north wing of the main stand will celebrate its debut and open its doors to all stadium visitors.
Member pre-sale for the Hannover home match starts Wednesday.
At the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor against Hannover 96! SV Darmstadt 98 will host the team from Lower Saxony on Sunday (August 30, 1:30pm) for Matchday 3 of the 2. Bundesliga season. The advance ticket sale for members for the new season’s second home game begins this coming Wednesday (July 29) at 12pm—available as usual online and at the ticket shop at the Merck-Stadion. You can find all further details in this announcement.
The Lilies have successfully concluded their training camp in Bad Wörishofen. We chronicled their time in the Allgäu region in our diary.
„Very positive impression of the team atmosphere“
Following the Lilien’s successful friendly match on Saturday (July 25th), Florian Kohfeldt answered questions from the traveling media representatives.
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