Jena, May 24, 2026. The prestigious Thüringenpokal final between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and defending champions ZFC Meuselwitz is mobilizing football fans across Thüringen. For everyone who wants to experience the emotional state derby once again in full length, MDR is providing the complete broadcast as video-on-demand.
- Event: Final of the Thüringenpokal 2025/2026
- Match: FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs. ZFC Meuselwitz
- Kick-off: Saturday, 23.05.2026, at 11:30 AM
- Livestream / Re-Live: Directly available at mdr.de (Length: 164 minutes)
Role of Favorites and Desire for Revenge at the Kernberge
The distribution of roles before kick-off was clear: FC Carl Zeiss Jena entered this important final as the favorite. The team from the Saalestadt is eager for revenge following the painful defeat last season, when Meuselwitz sensationally secured the cup victory. However, the defending champions arrived with confidence to make life as difficult as possible for the Jena side once again.
The encounter between the two top Thüringen clubs offered a gripping cup atmosphere from the start, with intense duels and tactical finesse on the green pitch.
Watch the Full Cup Match in the MDR Stream
Anyone who missed the gripping cup battle on Saturday morning can catch up on the entire match barrier-free. Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR) has published the complete game, including pre-match reporting and analysis, in its media library. With a total length of nearly 164 minutes, football enthusiasts can get their money’s worth and analyze every decisive scene at their leisure.
🏛️ History & Significance: The Thüringenpokal
The Thüringenpokal (officially TFV-Landespokal) is the most important football cup competition in the Free State. The winner qualifies directly for the lucrative first main round of the DFB-Pokal. This secures the clubs not only nationwide attention but also important TV bonuses. The historic Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld in Jena, embedded in the sports area in the Paradiespark, has provided the atmospheric backdrop for these emotional state duels for decades.
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Sport im Osten live | Thüringenpokal-Finale: FC Carl Zeiss Jena – ZFC Meuselwitz | MDR.DE
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