Jahn Regensburg vs Cottbus: How to Watch the Duel on Matchday 38 Live

At the end of the 3rd league season, SSV Jahn Regensburg will host FC Energie Cottbus at the Jahnstadion Regensburg on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Kick-off is at 1:30 p.m. For both teams, it is the last appearance of the season – the starting positions are clearly different: Regensburg enters the matchday as twelfth in the table, Cottbus as second.

Different Roles Ahead of the Season Finale

After 37 games, Regensburg has 49 points (12th place). The record: 14 wins, seven draws, 16 losses – plus a goal difference of −3. Energie Cottbus travels as second with 69 points, having collected 20 wins, nine draws, and eight losses, and boasts a goal difference of +20.

The numbers suggest what is at stake: Regensburg is playing from the midfield, Cottbus comes with the pressure and expectations of a top team. For SSV Jahn, the season finale is above all a stress test against a team that has delivered a more stable points tally over months.

Form Curve: Cottbus with the Fresher Result

The most recent matchday also supports this hierarchy. Regensburg recently lost away to SV Waldhof Mannheim 0:1. Cottbus won their home game against SV Wehen Wiesbaden 2:1.

In the last five matches, Regensburg has two wins, one draw, and two losses. Cottbus has three wins and two losses in the same period. That is not a dominant finish – but in direct comparison, it is the better trend with which Energie travels to the Jahnstadion.

What Regensburg Needs: Structure Instead of a Shootout

For Regensburg, it will be crucial to keep the match under control for as long as possible. Against a team from the top two, it is often not enough to have a few good phases – what is needed is clean defensive organization for 90 minutes, clear spacing between the lines, and a playing style that avoids losing the ball in dangerous zones. The defeat in Mannheim showed how quickly a close game can tip if stability is lacking.

Cottbus, on the other hand, can rely on their season record: anyone who has achieved 20 wins after 37 games usually brings more consistency in transition moments and more punch in decisive phases. For Regensburg, the chance therefore lies mainly in controlling the pace of the game, consistently playing out set pieces, and emotionally anchoring the match "in their own stadium."

TV/Stream: How to Watch Regensburg vs Cottbus Live

The match can be seen live on MagentaSport. In addition, the ARD's third channels show selected matches of the 3rd league throughout the season (a total of 68 matches, sometimes with up to two live games on a weekend). 3rd league matches are not part of the live offering from Sky and DAZN.

• MagentaSport
• ARD's third channels (selected matches, a total of 68 games)
• Sky and DAZN do not offer live broadcasts of the 3rd league

Tickets and Information

Tickets and current stadium information are available through the official channels of both clubs: Regensburg refers to its own ticket shop, and Energie Cottbus also provides ticket and service information on the club website.

Note on Data Basis

The information in this preview is based on the status before kick-off (data transmission: 16.05.2026, 10:32 a.m.) and is intended to be updated after the final whistle.