Jena, May 14, 2026. Science City Jena has secured its place in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and is initiating preparations for the upcoming season. Ticket pre-sales for 2026/2027 season tickets have officially launched.
- Pre-sale start: May 13, 2026, from 09:00 (in the official online shop)
- Renewal deadline: Existing customers can renew their season tickets until July 31, 2026
- League: easyCredit BBL
- Highlight games: including against Bayern München, ALBA Berlin, NINERS Chemnitz, SYNTAINICS MBC
Looking ahead to the new season after successful mission to secure league status
After a challenging season, it is certain for Science City Jena: the team will compete in the top tier of German basketball again in the upcoming 2026/2027 season. This milestone was recently celebrated with a season-ending barbecue for fans at the arena. With first-division status secured, the club and its supporters can now plan for the long term.
Regular season ticket pre-sales began on May 13 at 09:00 sharp in the online shop. Previously, particularly loyal supporters who attended the season-ending barbecue had already received exclusive early access to the ticket portal on May 12. Those who were season ticket holders in the past season benefit from a convenient arrangement: their regular seats and standing spots remain reserved in the system until July 31 and can be easily renewed until then.
East-Derbies and top German clubs visiting Jena
The upcoming season promises high-class basketball in Jena-Burgau. The club highlights matches against top German clubs FC Bayern München and ALBA Berlin as the absolute top games of the season. However, things will also get emotional on a regional level: with the NINERS Chemnitz and SYNTAINICS MBC from Weißenfels, two explosive Central German derbies are on the schedule, which experience shows will provide a heated atmosphere and a completely sold-out arena.
Background: The home venue in Jena-Burgau
Science City Jena plays its home games at the Sparkassen-Arena Jena. The multi-purpose hall holds around 3,000 spectators for basketball games and is considered the most important anchor point for first-class professional sports infrastructure outside of football in Ostthüringen. Revenue from season ticket sales is traditionally an essential component of season financing to remain competitive in the economically highly contested environment of the BBL.
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Science City starts season ticket sales for new season
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