German regional football fixtures spotlight Jena derby and cup ties

The FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs FC Rot‑Weiß Erfurt derby on 9 August 2026 will proceed with the full guest allocation of about 1,400 supporters, as city and police authorities deem no security reduction necessary. The match remains classified as high‑risk due to the clubs’ rivalry.

Jena also hosts a DFB‑Pokal first‑round clash against 2. Bundesliga side SV Darmstadt 98 on 23 August 2026, with the Lilies hoping for a cup upset despite the league gap.

Earlier, on 4 August 2026, Carl Zeiss Jena welcomed Regionalliga Nordost newcomer RSV Eintracht in a tightly contested league fixture that saw Jena’s side manage a narrow lead despite a red‑card incident.

In the Thüringen‑Pokal, SV Borsch will meet FC Rot‑Weiß Erfurt on 22 August 2026 at the Sportpark an der Ulster, marking Erfurt’s first appearance in the Borsch venue.

Other regional matches include FSV Fernwald’s season‑opening derby against TSV Eintracht Stadtallendorf, FSV Ebringen’s 75‑year anniversary friendly versus SC Freiburg on 15 May 2026, and the WFV‑Pokal third‑round tie of TSG Balingen at SSV Ehingen‑Süd.

FC Deisenhofen suffered a 0‑1 loss to SV Erlbach in the Bayernliga Süd, while Rot‑Weiss Essen’s first 3. Liga home game against TSV Havelse is set for 15 August 2026 with ticket sales opening on 30 July. The FC 08 Homburg U23 side also began its Verbandsliga season against SV Hellas Bildstock.