Jena, 18.05.2026. The strict ticket restrictions surrounding the Thüringenderby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt have caused significant resentment in both fan camps. With a mobilization video and clear demands for fair conditions for home and away fans, the Südkurve Jena positioned itself against the requirements of the local authorities.
- Topic: Fan protests surrounding the Thüringenderby
- Actors: Südkurve Jena, Steigerwaldkurve (Erfurt)
- Trigger: Reduction of the away contingent by the city of Jena to 800 tickets
- Demand: Removal of contingent limits (1,600 tickets for away fans)
Joint Anger over Ticket Cuts
The explosiveness of the traditional Thüringenderby was recently evident not only on the pitch but especially in fan politics. After FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt announced that they would completely waive the reduced away contingent in protest and instead organize a demonstration in enemy territory, the Jena fan scene followed suit. Under the motto “Out onto the streets!”, the Südkurve Jena also called for a meeting point in Jena city center.
In a published message, the FCC supporters essentially expressed solidarity with the criticism of the restrictions. They demanded fair conditions as a “Südkurve itself affected by arbitrary contingent limits.” Specifically, this means the call for an unrestricted ticket contingent – not only for the prestigious derby but for all further matches.
Mobilization via Video in the Championship Race
To emphasize the protest, the Südkurve also released a mobilization video. With footage of past fan marches and derby appearances in Erfurt, supporters were called upon to appear in uniform clothing (“Black – Jeans – Black”). Taunts were not absent: in the run-up, Erfurt fans, for example, sent a painted train with “Anti FCC” lettering through the region.
The sporting context of the derby was already highly exciting: FC Carl Zeiss Jena was in a direct long-distance duel with Lok Leipzig for the top of the table, as both teams were tied on points shortly before the season finale.
Background: The Sanctions at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld
The ticket reduction at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld is based on direct official requirements. Following riots in the past, the city of Jena sanctioned the guest appearances of four specific clubs: Chemie Leipzig, Hallescher FC, Lok Leipzig, and Rot-Weiß Erfurt. For these so-called high-risk matches, the regular away contingent was halved from 1,600 to 800 tickets.
The stadium grounds in the Jenaer Paradies are under special observation during such encounters. For residents and commuters, derbies of this magnitude regularly mean significant traffic restrictions on the adjacent Stadtrodaer Straße (B88) as well as temporary cancellations or diversions in local public transport, particularly for tram lines 1, 4, and 5, which run directly past the stadium area.
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Südkurve Jena releases video for march to the Thüringenderby – Faszination Fankurve
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