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The women’s team of FC Carl Zeiss Jena has announced a high-profile addition to their offensive line: 18-year-old U19 European Championship runner-up Elira Terakaj is transferring from FC Bayern München II to the Kernberge.
Jena, July 14, 2026 – Science City Jena is strengthening its roster for the upcoming Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) season with American swingman Terrence Edwards Jr.
Bitter news for FC Carl Zeiss Jena shortly before the start of the new season: central defender Maxim Hessel has suffered a serious injury and will be sidelined for months.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena achieved a surprising 2-0 victory against Bundesliga side 1. FC Union Berlin during their official season opening, though the win was marred by a serious injury.
Jena, July 13, 2026 – FC Carl Zeiss Jena successfully defeated Bundesliga side 1. FC Union Berlin 2-0 in a friendly match on Sunday. While the regional league team displayed a cohesive performance, the team from the capital showed significant deficiencies, particularly in the first half.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena secured a prestigious home victory during their official season opener, defeating first-division side Union Berlin 2-0, though the match was marred by a defensive injury.
Regional league side FC Carl Zeiss Jena secured a 2-0 victory against Bundesliga club 1. FC Union Berlin in a high-quality pre-season friendly at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld.
The schedule for the new Regionalliga Nordost season has been released, featuring a traditional clash between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and FSV Zwickau on the opening matchday.
Jena, July 6, 2026 – Renowned Jena sports historian, co-founder of the Rennsteiglauf, and long-time head of university sports, Hans-Georg Kremer, celebrated his 80th birthday. On this occasion, the distinguished sports official was honored for his outstanding life achievements.
Jena, 06.07.2026 – Next weekend, Jena will become the center of East German rugby: The renowned “Beast from the East 7s” tournament will take place on July 11 and 12, 2026, featuring around 25 teams competing for key rankings.