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On Saturday, May 23, 2026, FC Carl Zeiss Jena will face ZFC Meuselwitz in the Thüringenpokal final at the ad hoc Arena. The match marks the final game for head coach Volkan Uluc and offers a chance to qualify for the DFB-Pokal.
Jena (20.05.2026) – FC Carl Zeiss Jena has started pre-sales for the upcoming Regionalliga season. Fans must prepare for higher season ticket prices and the removal of a previous service offering in the new season.
Jena, 18.05.2026. Ahead of the high-stakes Thuringia Derby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Rot-Weiß Erfurt last Saturday, protest actions took place in Jena. Both fan groups demonstrated against the significantly reduced ticket allocation for the traveling away fans.
Jena, 18.05.2026 – An incident involving the fan scene of FC Carl Zeiss Jena is causing a stir and outrage. Ultras of the club presented a controversial and criminal motif directed directly at Jena Mayor Benjamin Koppe.
Jena, 18.05.2026. The strict ticket restrictions surrounding the Thüringenderby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt have caused significant resentment in both fan camps. With a mobilization video and clear demands for fair conditions for home and away fans, the Südkurve Jena positioned itself against the requirements of the local authorities.
Jena, 18.05.2026 – The 15th Jenaer Firmenlauf reports a new participation record and is completely booked out. On Tuesday evening, 3,600 runners from over 200 companies will take to the course through the Paradiespark.
Jena, 14.05.2026. At the upcoming Thüringenderby, the guest block at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld will remain empty. After Rot-Weiß Erfurt waived away tickets, FC Carl Zeiss Jena is following suit. Managing Director Patrick Widera now hopes for a swift easing of the conflict regarding stadium usage with the city.
High demand for the Thüringer Pokalfinale in Jena: Over 7,200 tickets have already been sold for the upcoming final at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld.
Bitter day for Jena football: FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s relegation is confirmed. In the decisive duel against Freiburg, the already slim hopes of staying in the league vanished in the very first minute of the match.
The kick-off time for the Thuringian football highlight has been confirmed: FC Carl Zeiss Jena will face ZFC Meuselwitz on May 23, 2026, at 11:30 AM at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld.