Relegation Battle in the BBL: Science City Jena Hosts Weißenfels for the Derby
Science City Jena faces Syntainics MBC in a crucial Mitteldeutschland derby. Both teams are fighting for survival in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).
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BBL Relegation Battle: Science City Jena Hosts Weißenfels for Decisive Derby
Science City Jena faces Syntainics MBC from Weißenfels in a crucial BBL relegation duel. The match will be broadcast live on MDR.
Compass Model as a Compromise: FCC Positions Itself on Regional League Reform
Jena, March 19, 2026 – In the struggle over the future promotion regulations for the football regional leagues, the so-called Compass Model is moving into focus. Ahead of the trend-setting working group meeting on March 25, FC Carl Zeiss Jena is now also entering the discussion.
Science City Jena: U16 Team Advances to the JBBL Round of 16
Jena, March 18, 2026 – The U16 team of Science City Jena has reached the Round of 16 in the Youth Basketball Bundesliga (JBBL). The team, coached by Tino Stumpf, prevailed in the decisive third game against the charisma bulls from Osnabrück.
New Beach Volleyball Courts at Strandschleicher: Jenaer Bäder Expand Facility
Jena, 16.03.2026 – Two new beach volleyball courts with a modern floodlight system are currently being built at Strandschleicher. With a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony on March 12, Jenaer Bädergesellschaft started the expansion of the facility to a future total of eight professional sand courts.
World Championship Title in Go: Jena Professor Triumphs at Amateur World Championships
A professor from Jena has won the World Amateur Go Championship for women, marking a significant success for the city’s mind sports community and highlighting the analytical strength of the Thuringian academic hub.
DFB-Pokal: Carl Zeiss Women Storm into Semi-Finals
Jena, March 14, 2026 – Historic success for the female footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena: With a clear victory against SC Sand, they advance to the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal for the first time in 16 years.
Traffic Disruptions for the Thuringian Derby: Federal Police Warn Arriving FCC Fans
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.
Premiere at the Sparkassen-Arena: The Jenaer Nacht des Sports 2026
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.
Olivia Alcaide Hat-trick: Carl Zeiss Jena Storms into DFB-Pokal Semi-finals
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.