Bitter Derby Victory: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Wins Against Rot-Weiß Erfurt
Despite a victory in the prestigious Thüringen-Derby, FC Carl Zeiss Jena appears to have missed out on the top spot in the table on the final matchday.
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Protest ahead of Thüringen-Derby: Hundreds of football fans march through Jena
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.
No Guest Block at the Thüringenderby: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Hopes for Solution in Grandstand Dispute
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.
Public Transport Jena: Massive Restrictions Around the Thuringian Derby on Saturday
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 Thuringian Derby: Südbad and „Strandschleicher“ Completely Closed on Saturday
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.
Epic Thüringenderby: FC Carl Zeiss Jena wins after 5:5 thriller in penalty shootout
In a memorable semi-final of the Thüringenpokal, FC Carl Zeiss Jena defeated eternal rivals Rot-Weiß Erfurt 9:7 after a penalty shootout. The high-scoring match featured ten goals in open play and was accompanied by intense fan choreographies and massive pyrotechnics.
Thüringenpokal: Carl Zeiss Jena defeats Rot-Weiß Erfurt in penalty shootout
Jena, March 30, 2026 – In the Thuringian State Cup, FC Carl Zeiss Jena has prevailed in the traditional derby against long-time rivals Rot-Weiß Erfurt. After a draw in regulation time, the Jena team secured their advancement in a decisive penalty shootout.