Jena, May 12, 2026. Good news for all basketball fans on the Saale: Science City Jena has received the license for the upcoming season in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) without any conditions. This confirms that the club will continue to compete in Germany’s top division in 2026/2027.
- Event: Granting of the BBL license (2026/2027 season) without conditions.
- Club: Science City Jena.
- Status: Sporting survival secured after an overtime thriller.
- Outlook: Season ticket sales have begun; first personnel decision expected at the fan barbecue.
Planning security after a dramatic season finale
The news from the league on Monday brings final relief to the club management and the fan base. On the court, the Thuringians had already secured their stay in the league in recent days. In a true basketball thriller in the home arena, Science City secured the decisive victory for league retention after a win in overtime.
The final game of the season did not change this: although the season ended for the Jena team with a 65:83 away defeat at reigning champions ALBA Berlin, the primary goal of the season had already been achieved through previous home successes.
Looking ahead to the new season: Squad planning and tickets
With the unconditional license in hand, the sporting management can now intensify planning for the 2026/2027 season. Fans will not have to wait long for news: a first trend-setting personnel decision is to be announced at the upcoming season-ending barbecue.
Anyone wishing to support the team live in the coming season can also start planning immediately. As the club announced, season ticket sales for the new BBL season started directly after league retention was secured.
Background: What does a BBL license „without conditions“ mean?
As part of the strict licensing process, the easyCredit BBL annually reviews the economic performance and infrastructural framework of the clubs. Being granted a license „without conditions“ is a strong testament to the serious financial management of the Science City Jena leadership. It means that the budget is fully covered and no subsequent financial proof or liquidity reserves are required. The home arena in the Burgau district also continues to meet all current capacity and technical standards of the highest German division – an important location factor for professional indoor sports in all of Ostthüringen.
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Science City Jena receives Bundesliga license without conditions
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