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Former national coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg returned to the Jenaer Paradies to visit the ad hoc arena, reflecting on her time as head coach of USV Jena 15 years ago.
Former national coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg returned to Jena for a visit to the ad hoc arena, reflecting on her coaching history with FF USV Jena and the city’s ongoing football success.
Jena’s women’s football team has successfully reached the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal. A goal by Swedish player Alcaide secured the victory for the Thuringian side.
Jena, March 11, 2026. Ahead of the decisive relegation battle in the Bundesliga, the footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena aim to build fresh confidence in the DFB-Pokal quarter-final. Today’s opponent is the second-division side SC Sand.
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.
Construction at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld is progressing according to plan. The transformation of the West Stand and the integration of the Youth Performance Center (NLZ) mark a significant milestone for FC Carl Zeiss Jena.
The Jena sports community is rallying behind one of its own. A donation account has been established for former coach Weber to provide financial support during a challenging personal period.
A musical highlight is coming to the Saale city in late spring 2026. German band UNHEILIG has announced an exclusive open-air concert at Jena’s Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld on May 30. As the group’s only performance in Thuringia that year, demand is expected to be high. Ticket sales have already launched for this major event in the heart of the Paradies park.