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Jena, 05.03.2026. The dream of professional football continues in the Kernberge: FC Carl Zeiss Jena is among the top group of the Regionalliga Nordost that has submitted its licensing documents for the 3. Liga to the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB) on time.
Jena, March 5, 2026. Ahead of the 25th matchday of the Regionalliga Nordost, the sporting remote duel at the top of the table is intensifying. FC Carl Zeiss Jena enters the upcoming football weekend ten points behind the leaders 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig.
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.
The Thuringian regional league club FC Carl Zeiss Jena and midfielder Kay Seidemann have ended their cooperation. The decision follows months of tension with the fan scene and recent training deficits.
Despite a curious dismissal and a saved penalty, FC Carl Zeiss Jena secured a hard-fought home victory against BSG Chemie Leipzig in the Regionalliga Nordost.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena and offensive player Kay Seidemann have mutually terminated their contract following fan protests, fitness issues, and disciplinary concerns.
Following a crucial 2-1 away win against 1. FC Union Berlin, FC Carl Zeiss Jena striker Melina Reuter discusses mental strength, her recovery from illness, and the team’s path to securing their place in the Frauen-Bundesliga.
Harald Irmscher, the ‘Sir’ of Jena football, turns 80. From legendary matches against Ajax Amsterdam to witnessing the 1974 World Cup victory over West Germany, Irmscher remains a cornerstone of FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s history. Discover the story of a man who traded jerseys with Franz Beckenbauer and still takes to the pitch today in the city he calls home.
FC Thüringen Jena’s B-Juniors dominated the Final Four in Erfurt, clinching the indoor state title with a perfect record of three wins in three matches. While the competition for runner-up spots was decided by goal difference, Jena left no doubt about their superiority, finishing with a +13 goal difference and securing a significant trophy for the club’s youth department.