Jena: ACL tear shocks FCC defender Maxim Hessel
Bitter news for FC Carl Zeiss Jena shortly before the start of the new season: central defender Maxim Hessel has suffered a serious injury and will be sidelined for months.
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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.
FCC defeats Union Berlin: Successful season opener for Jena
FC Carl Zeiss Jena achieved a surprising 2-0 victory against Bundesliga side 1. FC Union Berlin during their official season opening, though the win was marred by a serious injury.
Jena defeats Union Berlin: Athletic friendly match analysis
Jena, July 13, 2026 – FC Carl Zeiss Jena successfully defeated Bundesliga side 1. FC Union Berlin 2-0 in a friendly match on Sunday. While the regional league team displayed a cohesive performance, the team from the capital showed significant deficiencies, particularly in the first half.
Jena defeats Union Berlin: Season victory with Hessel injury concern
FC Carl Zeiss Jena secured a prestigious home victory during their official season opener, defeating first-division side Union Berlin 2-0, though the match was marred by a defensive injury.
Jena defeats Union Berlin: First loss under Lustrinelli
Regional league side FC Carl Zeiss Jena secured a 2-0 victory against Bundesliga club 1. FC Union Berlin in a high-quality pre-season friendly at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld.
Regionalliga: Jena starts with home match against Zwickau
The schedule for the new Regionalliga Nordost season has been released, featuring a traditional clash between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and FSV Zwickau on the opening matchday.
Jena: Rennsteiglauf founder Kremer celebrates 80th birthday
Jena, July 6, 2026 – Renowned Jena sports historian, co-founder of the Rennsteiglauf, and long-time head of university sports, Hans-Georg Kremer, celebrated his 80th birthday. On this occasion, the distinguished sports official was honored for his outstanding life achievements.
Rugby in Jena: International Tournament on July 11/12
Jena, 06.07.2026 – Next weekend, Jena will become the center of East German rugby: The renowned “Beast from the East 7s” tournament will take place on July 11 and 12, 2026, featuring around 25 teams competing for key rankings.
SaaleWelle Jena: Parliamentary group proposes surf wave
The city council faction ‘Bürger for Jena’ has submitted an official motion to examine the construction of a standing surf wave in the Saale river. While the project promises tourism benefits, it faces ecological concerns and significant safety issues.
Jena GalaxSea: Renovation of the leisure pool underway
Jena, July 3, 2026 – Comprehensive renovation work at the Jena leisure pool GalaxSea is proceeding according to schedule. Following the official start of construction in June, key milestones in gutting and demolition have already been achieved.