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Jena, September 15, 2026 – The Thuringian city of light is celebrating one of its greatest sports legends: Peter Ducke, long-time center forward for FC Carl Zeiss Jena, is about to receive an extraordinary honor. On September 22, 2026, the ‘Sternstunden’ event series will dedicate an exclusive tribute to the exceptional player at the Zeiss-Planetarium.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena suffered a late setback against Chemnitzer FC. Following a goal conceded in the seventh minute of stoppage time, the match ended in a 1-1 draw. While the late goal caused disappointment, the officiating team became the primary focus of criticism.
Chemnitz / Jena, August 29, 2026 – Following an emotionally charged final phase against Chemnitzer FC, Jena coach Marco Grote was shown a red card. The away match for FC Carl Zeiss Jena ended in a turbulent draw.
In the first round of the DFB-Pokal, fourth-tier club FC Carl Zeiss Jena provided a tough challenge for SV Darmstadt 98, resulting in a narrow victory for the visitors.
Jena, August 10, 2026. Last Sunday marked the end of a long-standing dry spell: FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt secured a league victory at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld for the first time since 2011, defeating FC Carl Zeiss Jena 2-1.
The Federal Police Inspectorate Erfurt has assessed the security operation during the Thuringian derby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt as largely successful.
The Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld is preparing for a high-risk match: FC Carl Zeiss Jena hosts arch-rivals Rot-Weiß Erfurt this coming Sunday. Due to high security requirements and expected crowds, strict regulations apply to spectators.
Jena, 02.08.2026. At the start of the 2nd Women’s Bundesliga season, the footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena secured an important away win. In an intense match against Borussia Mönchengladbach, the team prevailed 2-1.
Anticipation for the upcoming Thuringian derby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Rot-Weiß Erfurt is growing. It has been announced that the capacity restriction for visiting fans will be lifted for the match on August 9.
Jena/Babelsberg, August 1, 2026 – FC Carl Zeiss Jena celebrates its first success of the new season: Following an improved performance in the second half, the FCC defeated SV Babelsberg 03 1-0.