Science City Jena is a professional basketball club based in Jena, Germany, competing in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL), the country's premier league. The team plays its home games at the Sparkassen-Arena. Founded in 1994, the club's colors are blue and white. The team's name reflects its connection to Jena's reputation as a city of science and optics. The club's history has seen a steady rise through the German basketball pyramid, achieving promotion to the top flight. A key era for Jena has been their sustained BBL tenure, where they have established themselves as a tough, well-organized opponent, famously reaching the German Cup (BBL-Pokal) final in 2016. In the modern era, the team focuses on a strong defensive identity and developing young talent, consistently aiming for playoff basketball. The team culture is deeply embedded in the local community, with a dedicated fan base. Science City Jena is a respected and stable institution in the Bundesliga.