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The ad hoc arena in the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld is now being supplied with green electricity by a massive photovoltaic system. The football-field-sized installation will cover a significant portion of the stadium’s energy requirements in the future.
Jena, 29.04.2026 – The ad hoc arena in the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld is taking a massive step towards sustainability. Effective immediately, a huge photovoltaic system provides Jena’s largest stadium with renewable energy.
On April 11, 2026, the ad hoc Arena in the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld hosted the 35th Thüringen state competition “Jugend forscht”. Under the motto “Maximum Perspective,” young scientists from across the Free State competed with a total of 80 innovative projects.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena faces FSV Zwickau this Wednesday at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. After recent home defeats, the hosts aim to break the streak against the “Swans” from Zwickau.
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.