Jena, July 22, 2026: For the start of the 2026/27 Regionalliga season, fans of FC Carl Zeiss Jena must prepare for changed travel conditions. Stadium tickets are no longer valid as public transport tickets, and additional tram services on match days have been discontinued.
- Event: Season start of FC Carl Zeiss Jena in the 2026/27 Regionalliga
- Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Public Transport Change: No more combined tickets; valid tickets required for buses and trams
- Schedule: No additional trams to the stadium; operation according to the regular schedule
- Travel Restriction: Paradiesbrücke construction site affects tram lines
Economic reasons lead to contract termination
On Sunday, July 26, FCC Jena begins the new Regionalliga season. Unlike in previous years, stadium tickets no longer entitle holders to free use of buses and trams within the city area. The previous agreement regarding the use of combined tickets was terminated by the club for economic reasons.
With the termination of this agreement, the club’s financing of additional services has also ceased. Consequently, Jenaer Nahverkehr will no longer provide additional trams for travel to and from the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld during high-attendance matches. Transport will be provided exclusively within the framework of the regular schedule.
Ticket requirements and options for fans
Stadium visitors must purchase a valid ticket for public transport before starting their journey, unless they possess a Deutschlandticket or a VMT ticket from their train travel. Tickets can be purchased as follows:
- At stationary ticket machines at the stops
- Directly at the ticket machines in trams and buses
- Digitally and cashless via the Fairtiq app
Changed access due to Paradiesbrücke construction site
Jenaer Nahverkehr also explicitly points out the changed traffic situation. Due to ongoing construction work at the Paradiesbrücke, almost all tram lines in the network have been diverted:
- Sportforum stop: Currently served exclusively by lines 4 and 5.
- Felsenkeller stop: Located on Kahlaische Straße and served by lines 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Those planning to attend should check their connections early and take the schedule changes of Jenaer Nahverkehr into account.
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FC Carl Zeiss Jena: Season start without combined tickets and additional transport services
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