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On May 16, 2026, around 730 Rot-Weiß Erfurt fans marched through the city center of Jena to protest against the significantly reduced ticket allocation for away fans at the Thüringen-Derby.
Jena, 16.05.2026. A home victory in the prestigious Thüringenderby is not enough for the ultimate success: FC Carl Zeiss Jena wins confidently 2-0 against FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt in front of a home crowd, but must yield to Lokomotive Leipzig in the Regionalliga championship race.
Ahead of the prestigious Thuringia Derby, massive fan marches took place in the Jena city center on Saturday, with nearly 3,000 supporters from both sides gathering before the high-stakes match.
Jena, 15.05.2026. Change of leadership in the Regionalliga: FC Carl Zeiss Jena has taken the top spot in the table, putting direct competitor Lok Leipzig under massive pressure in the promotion race.
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.
On Saturday, Jena will host the prestigious Thüringen-Derby against rivals Rot-Weiß Erfurt. The match is expected to draw thousands of fans and will be broadcast live on TV and via stream.
On the upcoming Saturday, the Thuringian Derby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Rot-Weiß Erfurt will take place. Due to the football match and additional demonstrations, Jenaer Nahverkehr expects extensive disruptions throughout the city.
Due to the high-risk football match between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Rot-Weiß Erfurt, the Südbad and the „Strandschleicher“ beach bar will remain closed this Saturday. Extensive security measures and road closures in the Oberaue area are the primary reasons.
Jena, 12.05.2026 – In the Regionalliga Nordost, FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Lokomotive Leipzig are moving into the spotlight. However, a true sporting finale is being overshadowed by association structures and a controversial promotion regulation.
The U17 female footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena have made club history and are in the final of the Juniorinnen DFB-Pokal for the first time after a 2:0 home victory against RB Leipzig.