Jena, 09.03.2026 – The women’s team of FC Carl Zeiss Jena faces a decisive knockout match: next Wednesday, the team will host SC Sand in the quarter-finals of the Women’s DFB-Pokal. Fans can look forward to an exciting cup evening under floodlights.
- Competition: Women’s DFB-Pokal (Quarter-Final)
- Encounter: FC Carl Zeiss Jena – SC Sand
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Kick-off: 6:30 PM
- Location: Jena
Battle for a Spot in the Semi-Finals
For the women’s team of FC Carl Zeiss Jena, Wednesday evening is about nothing less than reaching the final four. With SC Sand, a well-known competitor in national women’s football travels to the Saale. The Jena players are counting on home advantage to secure the coveted ticket to the semi-finals in this prestigious cup competition.
Both teams are preparing intensively for the knockout duel, where experience shows there will be no second chance. The late kick-off time at 6:30 PM on a weekday also promises a very special atmosphere for players and spectators alike.
Background: Women’s Football at FC Carl Zeiss Jena
Women’s football has a long and successful tradition in the university city of Jena. This was significantly shaped by the former FF USV Jena before the department was fully integrated into FC Carl Zeiss Jena in the summer of 2020. Home matches are traditionally held in the area of the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld directly on the Saale. The club colors blue, yellow, and white dominate the scene at the stadium in the Oberaue on match days. Historically, the DFB-Pokal offers teams a special stage, as fighting spirit often triumphs over supposed league differences or favorite roles.
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Live Ticker FC Carl Zeiss Jena – SC Sand (DFB-Pokal 2025/2026 Quarter-Final)
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