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.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena has officially terminated the contract of midfielder Kay Seidemann. Despite strong on-field stats, the former Erfurt player never found his footing at the Kernberge. Struggling with disciplinary issues and rejection from the Südkurve, the 25-year-old’s journey in Jena ends after 18 turbulent months. Discover the reasons behind the split and his potential next move.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena and midfielder Kay Seidemann have parted ways. After a tenure marked by intense fan protests and recent disciplinary issues, the club announced a mutual contract termination. Once a top performer, Seidemann’s fitness struggles and a missed training camp ultimately led to his exit. As the club seeks peace, rumors suggest the 25-year-old may join league rivals BSG Chemie Leipzig.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s women secured a vital 2-1 away victory against Union Berlin in a thrilling relegation battle. A 94th-minute winner by Olivia Alcaide at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei allowed the team from Thuringia to finally leave the bottom spot in the Bundesliga. With a clash against giants FC Bayern München looming on Wednesday, Jena is officially back in the race for survival.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s women’s team secured a vital 2:1 away victory against 1. FC Union Berlin in the Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga. After an early lead by Melina Reuter and a tense equalizer from the hosts, substitute O. Johansson Alcaide struck late to seal the three points. This hard-fought win in Berlin highlights Jena’s resilience and tactical depth as they continue their climb in the league standings.
FC Thüringen Jena’s B-Juniors dominated the Final Four in Erfurt, clinching the indoor state title with a perfect record of three wins in three matches. While the competition for runner-up spots was decided by goal difference, Jena left no doubt about their superiority, finishing with a +13 goal difference and securing a significant trophy for the club’s youth department.
At a Glance: Shows & Musicals: “Beat It!” (13.02.) and “Aladin” (19./20.02.) kick off the season. Sports: Science City Jena hosts top opponents like Oldenburg and Hamburg in the spring. Culture: Reading with Roland Jankowsky (“Overbeck”) on 25.02.2026. Outlook: Top comedians like Mario Barth and Ralf Schmitz will arrive later in the year. Jena, 08.02.2026 … Read more
FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s U19 team kicked off the second half of the season with a hard-fought 1:2 away win against SV Wacker Burghausen. Despite playing on artificial turf in Lindach, the young squad secured crucial points in the A-Junioren-Bundesliga. This victory highlights the strength of Jena’s youth development as players aim for the first team.
Science City Jena faced a tough challenge against third-placed Telekom Baskets Bonn, eventually falling 92:64. Despite a spirited comeback in the third quarter that saw the gap close to just six points, 22 costly turnovers and a final-quarter collapse proved decisive. Top scorer Joe Wieskamp’s 17 points weren’t enough to stop the dominant hosts on the Hardtberg.
