On Sunday (August 23rd), we will be playing away against FC Carl Zeiss Jena at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. Together with you, we aim to advance to the next round of the DFB-Pokal. As always, here is all the organisational information regarding the cup match in Jena:
First of all: The motto for Sunday is „EVERYONE TO JENA IN WHITE.“ Corresponding motto shirts will be available on-site for a minimum donation of €12.
The guest ticket allocation is nearly sold out. A few remaining tickets are still available here: Ticket-Onlineshop Gäste
Arrival by car, coach, or minibus (9-seater):
Visitor car park P4 opens at 12:30pm. To get there, exit the A4 at the „Jena-Zentrum“ junction and follow the B88 („Stadtrodaer Straße“) for approximately 4 km towards the city centre. Then, turn left across the tram tracks to reach car park P4. The route is well signposted. The parking fee is €6 per vehicle.
Arrival by public transport:
Note for travel from Jena: Due to construction work, taking the tram from the central station (Hauptbahnhof) to the stadium is not recommended. However, the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld is easily accessible on foot in less than 15 minutes. Leave the central station and walk through the park towards the stadium. If you have questions about the route, please ask the police officers inside or outside the central station. Please refrain from wearing fan merchandise while walking to the stadium.
Stadium opening: Gates to the away section open 90 minutes before kick-off—meaning 2pm on Sunday.
Away section: The away area comprises Block G-steh (standing) and Block G-Sitz (seated).
Away entrance: There is a bag drop-off point at the entrance to the away section.
Box office: There will be no box office on Sunday. Remaining tickets (standing-room only) are available online: Online-Ticketshop!
Food and drink: Only cashless payment is accepted in the stadium.
The following items, agreed upon with FC Carl Zeiss, may be brought along:
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