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On Saturday evening, the Jenaer Sportfeld was transformed into an emotional concert arena as the band Unheilig celebrated its monumental open-air comeback after a ten-year hiatus. In front of more than 5,000 spectators, frontman “Der Graf” proved that the appeal of his music remains unbroken.
Exactly 30 years ago, sports history for eternity was written at the Jenaer Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. The exceptional Czech athlete Jan Železný set a world record in javelin throw that remains unmatched to this day.
Exactly 30 years ago, on May 25, 1996, Czech javelin thrower Jan Železný set a world record of 98.48 meters at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld in Jena, a mark that remains unbeaten to this day.
Jena, May 27, 2026 – The German music landscape is facing a historic moment: Next Saturday, May 30, 2026, the band Unheilig will celebrate its highly anticipated stage comeback at Jena’s Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. After a ten-year hiatus from live performances, the group is launching its major summer tour here.
The mudslinging between the Regionalliga side FC Carl Zeiss Jena and its former coach Volkan Uluc reaches a new peak. Following recent public statements by the former coach, the management of the traditional Thuringian club has now reacted with unusual clarity.
Jena, May 26, 2026. Exactly 30 years ago, a moment for eternity occurred in Jena’s sporting history: On May 25, 1996, Czech javelin thrower Jan Železný threw the equipment to a distance of 98.48 meters, which remains unbeaten to this day.
On May 25, 1996, Jan Zelezny set a world record of 98.48 meters in Jena. Three decades later, the sporting world looks back at this historic achievement at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld.
Jena, May 25, 2026 – Midfielder Justin Schau is hanging up his boots. At FC Carl Zeiss Jena, the long-time key player bid an emotional farewell to the fans at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena faces ZFC Meuselwitz in the Thüringenpokal final at the ad hoc Arena im Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. The match marks the end of an emotional season and the final game for coach Volkan Uluc.
On May 25, 1996, Jan Železný set a world record of 98.48 meters in Jena. Three decades later, the mark remains the longest-standing record in modern athletics.