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Around 730 fans of FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt traveled to Jena for the Thuringian Derby despite being unable to attend the match at the stadium. The Federal Police Inspection Erfurt provided an initial summary of the rail travel situation.
On May 16, 2026, around 730 Rot-Weiß Erfurt fans marched through the city center of Jena to protest against the significantly reduced ticket allocation for away fans at the Thüringen-Derby.
Jena, 16.05.2026. A home victory in the prestigious Thüringenderby is not enough for the ultimate success: FC Carl Zeiss Jena wins confidently 2-0 against FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt in front of a home crowd, but must yield to Lokomotive Leipzig in the Regionalliga championship race.
Ahead of the prestigious Thuringia Derby, massive fan marches took place in the Jena city center on Saturday, with nearly 3,000 supporters from both sides gathering before the high-stakes match.
Jena (May 16, 2026) – The outdoor pool season in Jena has opened. On Friday, the traditional ‘Anbaden’ took place at Ostbad, marking the start of this year’s open-air swimming season.
Jena, 15.05.2026. Change of leadership in the Regionalliga: FC Carl Zeiss Jena has taken the top spot in the table, putting direct competitor Lok Leipzig under massive pressure in the promotion race.
Science City Jena has secured its place in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and is beginning preparations for the upcoming season. Ticket pre-sales for 2026/2027 season tickets have officially launched.
Jena, 14.05.2026. At the upcoming Thüringenderby, the guest block at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld will remain empty. After Rot-Weiß Erfurt waived away tickets, FC Carl Zeiss Jena is following suit. Managing Director Patrick Widera now hopes for a swift easing of the conflict regarding stadium usage with the city.
For the upcoming Thuringia Derby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Rot-Weiß Erfurt on Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Federal Police expect significant restrictions in regional rail traffic and increased security measures.
Jena, May 13, 2026. The “SPORT VERNETZT Jena” alliance, founded just under a year ago, has made it into the top 15 projects for the German Kita Prize 2026. The initiative actively promotes early childhood physical activity in urban environments.