Jena, May 24, 2026 – FC Carl Zeiss Jena secured the Thüringenpokal on Saturday afternoon at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld, thereby sealing their entry into the first main round of the DFB-Pokal. In a gripping final against ZFC Meuselwitz, a narrow 1:0 victory was enough for the team from the city on the Saale to achieve this great triumph.
- Event: Thüringenpokal Final 2026
- Match: FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs. ZFC Meuselwitz
- Result: 1:0 (0:0)
- Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Location: Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld, Jena
- Reward: Qualification for the 1st main round of the DFB-Pokal
Pure emotion after the final whistle
The cheers at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld knew no bounds when the referee blew the whistle after an intense final phase. After a balanced and hard-fought first half, in which both teams met at eye level, the decisive goal in the second half brought relief to the Jena supporters. The FC Carl Zeiss Jena team rewarded themselves for a committed and disciplined performance and were allowed to raise the coveted trophy into the Jena sky under the deafening applause of the fans.
Financial and sporting milestone: Entry into the DFB-Pokal
By winning the Thüringenpokal, the traditional club from the city on the Saale secures not only the prestigious state title but also the lucrative ticket for the first main round of the DFB-Pokal in the coming season. In addition to guaranteed income from TV rights and ticket sales, FCC now looks forward to an attractive opponent from the 1. or 2. Bundesliga in their home stadium. For the club and its loyal fans, this success is a milestone that provides the club with important financial flexibility and a major sporting stage in the national spotlight.
🏛️ History & Significance: The Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld
The Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld, idyllically located in the Jenaer Paradiespark, is the traditional home ground of FC Carl Zeiss Jena. Football has been played at this location since 1924. In recent years, the arena has been extensively modernized and converted into a pure football stadium. The cup victory in their own “living room” writes another successful chapter in the tradition-rich history of the top Thuringian club, which already provided legendary moments in the DDR-Oberliga and the European Cup Winners’ Cup.
Source:
FC Carl Zeiss Jena wins Thüringenpokal | MDR.DE
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