Frankfurt/Jena, May 06, 2026. The semi-final pairings for the Women’s DFB-Pokal have been drawn. FC Carl Zeiss Jena can look forward to a sporting highlight as they host record cup winners VfL Wolfsburg at their own stadium on the Saale.
- Competition: Women’s DFB-Pokal (Semi-Final)
- Match: FC Carl Zeiss Jena – VfL Wolfsburg
- Date: April 04 to 06, 2026
- Second Match: FC Bayern München – SGS Essen
- Final: May 14, 2026 (RheinEnergieSTADION, Köln)
Tough Draw, but Home Advantage for Jena
This was the result of the official draw following the quarter-final matches. Former Swiss international Rachel Rinast showed a knack for exciting duels as the draw assistant, while DFB Sporting Director Nia Künzer oversaw the proceedings. For the players of FC Carl Zeiss Jena, the draw brings the greatest possible challenge, but also a true football festival: with VfL Wolfsburg, the undisputed title favorites and serial winners travel to Thüringen.
In the second semi-final, current title holders FC Bayern München and SGS Essen will face each other. The Munich side also enjoys home advantage. The ultimate goal for all four remaining teams is the final, which will be held on Ascension Day (May 14, 2026) in front of a large crowd in Köln.
Background: Women’s Football in Jena
Women’s football in Jena looks back on a long and proud tradition. What once began under the umbrella of FF USV Jena and established itself over years in the 1. Bundesliga now firmly belongs to FC Carl Zeiss Jena. The structural integration of the women’s department into the club has further advanced professionalization in recent years.
A home match in the DFB-Pokal semi-final against a top European team like VfL Wolfsburg is an outstanding event for the sports city of Jena. The match will be held at the ad hoc arena in the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. The modern, steep stands directly at the Paradiespark promise a dense and loud atmosphere. Against the heavily favored Wolfsburg side, FCC hopes for the full support of the home fans to provide the record winners with a true cup fight.
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Semi-finals set: FC Bayern against Essen and Jena against Wolfsburg
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