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At the last home game of the Science City Jena basketball team against Heidelberg, the focus was not only on sporting success. Through various campaigns and the support of local companies, over 3,500 Euros were raised for a good cause.
Science City Jena has secured its place in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and is beginning preparations for the upcoming season. Ticket pre-sales for 2026/2027 season tickets have officially launched.
Science City Jena has received the license for the upcoming easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) season without any conditions, ensuring their place in Germany’s top flight for 2026/2027.
Jena, 12.05.2026. Following their successful league survival, Science City Jena is working on the squad for the upcoming season. The focus is on the contract extension with Head Coach Taylor, who is also considering options in Florida.
Jena, May 09, 2026 – A sigh of relief for basketball fans on the Saale: Science City Jena has successfully secured its place in the league. In a nerve-wracking thriller, the team narrowly defeated Heidelberg after overtime.
Science City Jena successfully secured their place in the top division with a decisive home win against Heidelberg on Thursday evening.
Science City Jena has secured its place in the Basketball-Bundesliga (BBL). With an 81:79 overtime victory against MLP Academics Heidelberg, the Thuringian side relegated both the guests and Basketball Löwen Braunschweig to the second division.
In a decisive relegation battle, Jena secured their spot in the BBL with a sensational comeback, while Heidelberg faces relegation to the second-tier Pro A.
Jena, 30.04.2026. Science City Jena finds itself in 16th place in the table during the final stretch of the 2025/2026 Basketball-Bundesliga season. The current sporting record reflects a challenging season for the Thuringian team.
Jena, April 15, 2026 – Major development in Jena basketball: Science City Jena has parted ways with head coach Björn Harmsen during the ongoing relegation battle. This marks the third time the club has relieved the coach of his duties prematurely.