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Jena, July 27, 2026: The start of the Regionalliga Nordost season is marked by protests against the current promotion regulations to the 3. Liga. Alongside fan actions, FC Carl Zeiss Jena is actively participating in the debate: FCC captain Nils Butzen is demanding greater involvement of players from all divisions.
The planned training camp of the German national football team in Weimarer Land has been cancelled for the time being. The hotel operator in Blankenhain has issued a cancellation to the DFB due to an ongoing tax dispute with the Finanzamt Jena.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena is facing a significant economic challenge. As part of the licensing process, the German Football Association (DFB) has demanded proof of additional liquidity in the millions from the traditional Thuringian club.
Jena/Frankfurt am Main, 22.04.2026 – Relief and tasks for FC Carl Zeiss Jena: The German Football Association (DFB) has granted the Thuringian club admission for the 3. Liga during the ongoing review process. However, the final granting of the license is tied to strict economic conditions that must be fulfilled in the coming weeks.
Jena, 05.03.2026. The dream of professional football continues in the Kernberge: FC Carl Zeiss Jena is among the top group of the Regionalliga Nordost that has submitted its licensing documents for the 3. Liga to the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB) on time.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena has taken the next administrative step towards professional football and submitted the license documents for the 3. Liga to the German Football Association (DFB) on time.