Jena, May 22, 2026. Tomorrow, Saturday, May 23, 2026, the highly anticipated final of the Thüringenpokal between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and ZFC Meuselwitz is scheduled. Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR) will broadcast the match starting at 09:30 AM via livestream.
- Match: FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs. ZFC Meuselwitz (Thüringenpokal Final)
- Date & Time: Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 09:30 AM (broadcast start)
- Broadcast: Free livestream in the ARD Mediathek / MDR „Sport im Osten“
- Direct link to broadcast: MDR livestream in the ARD Mediathek
Rematch in the Cup Final
The final of the Thüringer Landespokal will see a rematch of last season’s duel. ZFC Meuselwitz arrives as the defending champion. The FC Carl Zeiss Jena team enters the match with the clear goal of seeking revenge for last year’s final defeat and bringing the trophy back to the Saale.
The live broadcast of the entire match will be provided via MDR’s web sports service, “Sport im Osten,” and is available through the ARD Mediathek.
Background: The Significance of the Thüringenpokal
Winning the Thüringenpokal (officially TFV-Pokal) holds immense sporting and economic relevance for regional football clubs. The cup winner qualifies directly for the first main round of the DFB-Pokal for the upcoming season. This secures the club not only an attractive draw against a first or second-division team but also fixed TV revenue and bonuses in the six-figure range.
The Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld in Jena, located directly on the Saale and the Paradiespark, is traditionally a historic venue for these final matches. For major events of this kind, fans and visitors are generally recommended to travel by public transport. The tram lines of the Jenaer Nahverkehr serve the „Sportforum“ stop at regular intervals and offer a direct connection to the city center and the Bahnhof Paradies.
Source:
Sport im Osten: Thüringenpokal-Finale: FC Carl Zeiss Jena – ZFC Meuselwitz – watch here
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