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Football fans must expect significant travel restrictions for the highly anticipated Thuringian Derby semi-final. The Erfurt Federal Police warn of construction-related delays on rail lines between East Thuringia and the state capital.
On March 28, 2026, the Jenaer Nacht des Sports will take place for the first time at the Sparkassen-Arena in Jena-Burgau, honoring top athletes and dedicated volunteers in a festive gala.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s women’s team has reached the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal following a dominant 4-1 victory over SC Sand, fueled by a hat-trick from winter signing Olivia Alcaide.
Jena’s women’s football team has successfully reached the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal. A goal by Swedish player Alcaide secured the victory for the Thuringian side.
Jena, March 12, 2026. In the semi-finals of the Women’s DFB-Pokal, a major highlight awaits the Thüringen public: FC Carl Zeiss Jena will face the top favorites, VfL Wolfsburg. The team from Niedersachsen secured their spot with a narrow 1-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and will now travel to the Saale.
Jena, March 11, 2026. Ahead of the decisive relegation battle in the Bundesliga, the footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena aim to build fresh confidence in the DFB-Pokal quarter-final. Today’s opponent is the second-division side SC Sand.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s women’s football team faces a decisive match against SC Sand in the DFB-Pokal quarter-final, aiming for their first semi-final appearance in over a decade.
Hamburg / Jena, March 10, 2026. Science City Jena has secured an immensely important away victory in the fight for survival in the easyCredit BBL. In a dramatic final phase, the team from the Saale city narrowly prevailed 84:82 against Veolia Towers Hamburg.
Following a football match in Central Germany, the Federal Police are investigating multiple offenses and managed a large-scale operation to keep rival fan groups from Erfurt, Leipzig, and Jena separated on rail routes.
Around 800 people took part in the rescheduled New Year’s swim in Jena’s Schleichersee on Sunday, enjoying spring-like air and fresh water.