Jena, May 24, 2026 – Coach Volkan Uluc has bid an emotional farewell to FC Carl Zeiss Jena by winning the Thüringenpokal. This sporting success also secures the club’s important entry into the first main round of the DFB-Pokal for the upcoming season.
- Event: Cup victory of FC Carl Zeiss Jena & coach’s farewell
- Coach: Volkan Uluc
- Location: Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld, Jena
- Significance: Qualification for the 1st main round of the DFB-Pokal 2026/2027
An Emotional Highlight for the Farewell
For coach Volkan Uluc, the cup success brings his time in Jena full circle. The coach, who led the team with great passion, departs with a title in hand. Winning the state cup marks the emotional end of his tenure and was duly celebrated by the team and fans. For Uluc, this triumph represents a worthy departure after an intensive period on the sidelines of the traditional Thuringian club.
Sporting Success and Financial Strategic Direction
The victory in the Thüringenpokal is far more than just a prestige-oriented success for FC Carl Zeiss Jena. With the title win, the Blue-Yellow-Whites officially qualify for the upcoming season of the DFB-Pokal.
Participation in the first main round of the national cup competition not only guarantees the club an attractive draw against a first or second-division team but also brings significant financial income. The guaranteed TV money and gate receipts provide the club with a solid economic basis for squad planning and sporting realignment in the coming season.
🏛️ The Sporting Home: The Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld
The Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld in Jena’s Paradiespark has been the permanent home of FC Carl Zeiss Jena for over a century. Following extensive modernizations, the tradition-steeped arena offers modern conditions for professional football. The DFB-Pokal has a long tradition in Jena: Legendary floodlight matches against top German clubs are a firm part of the city’s sporting identity and regularly mobilize thousands of supporters from across the entire region.
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Volkan Uluc bids farewell to Jena with cup victory
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