Final reached: Jena junior girls defeat RB Leipzig 2-0 in the DFB-Pokal
FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s junior girls have secured their place in the DFB-Pokal final after a 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig in the semi-finals.
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All things sports in Jena: Match reports and news from FC Carl Zeiss Jena, Medipolis SC Jena, and updates on local amateur sports and club activities.
Table Tennis Data Dispute: Jena Start-up Janova Sues National Sports Federation
The Jena-based start-up Janova GmbH has filed a lawsuit against the German Table Tennis Federation (DTTB) at the Landgericht Berlin II regarding access to central match data.
Speculation over coaching exit: Will Carl Zeiss Jena part ways with Volkan Uluc?
Jena, 08.04.2026. At Regionalliga club FC Carl Zeiss Jena, a surprising coaching change appears to be on the horizon. According to media reports, the club and head coach Volkan Uluc could part ways prematurely after the upcoming cup final.
Charity Game: Science City Jena plays for AndersGleich e.V.
On April 14, 2026, the basketball team Science City Jena will host a charity game against Basketball Löwen Braunschweig to support regional aid projects, including AndersGleich e.V. and the Ronald McDonald Haus Jena.
Cup Drama in the Paradies: FCC Women Defeated by Wolfsburg in Penalty Shootout
On Easter Sunday, the women’s team of FC Carl Zeiss Jena narrowly missed out on reaching the DFB-Pokal final. Despite a courageous performance against the favorites VfL Wolfsburg, the match was decided in a dramatic penalty shootout.
Before Cup Semi-Final: National Player Minge Warns Against FC Carl Zeiss Jena
Ahead of the DFB-Pokal semi-final, Wolfsburg national player Janina Minge explicitly warns her team against underestimating FC Carl Zeiss Jena, despite their current position at the bottom of the Bundesliga table.
Traditional Duel at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Hosts FSV Zwickau
FC Carl Zeiss Jena faces FSV Zwickau this Wednesday at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. After recent home defeats, the hosts aim to break the streak against the “Swans” from Zwickau.
DFB-Pokal Semi-Final: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Narrowly Misses Sensation Against Wolfsburg in Penalty Shootout
Jena, April 05, 2026. The female footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena narrowly missed a sensation in the DFB-Pokal. In a dramatic semi-final against the heavy favorites VfL Wolfsburg, the team from Thüringen was only defeated in the decisive penalty shootout.
DFB-Pokal Semi-Final: National Player Minge Warns of Resilient FCC Women
Jena, 05.04.2026 – The footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena host the heavy favorites VfL Wolfsburg this afternoon for the DFB-Pokal semi-final. Despite the clear underdog role of the Thuringian side, national player Janina Minge expects a tough challenge for the defending champions from Niedersachsen.
Epic Thüringenderby: FC Carl Zeiss Jena wins after 5:5 thriller in penalty shootout
In a memorable semi-final of the Thüringenpokal, FC Carl Zeiss Jena defeated eternal rivals Rot-Weiß Erfurt 9:7 after a penalty shootout. The high-scoring match featured ten goals in open play and was accompanied by intense fan choreographies and massive pyrotechnics.