Munich is competing against at least six other countries to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, with the final decision expected in 2029.
Key facts
- •Munich previously hosted the Summer Olympics in 1972.
- •The German Olympic Sports Confederation selected Munich over the Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr region, while Berlin withdrew its bid.
- •Potential host cities mentioned include Ahmedabad, Doha, Budapest, and Istanbul.
- •IOC President Kirsty Coventry emphasized that the athlete experience must remain the starting point for all future hosts.
- •The IOC will evaluate bids based on criteria including financing strategy and sustainability.
Munich’s bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics is competing against at least six other nations, including Hungary, Turkey, India, Qatar, South Korea, and South Africa. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed that these countries are currently in the Continuous Dialogue stage of the bidding process. Munich secured its position as the German candidate after a vote by the German Olympic Sports Confederation last month.
Bidding process and timeline
Interested parties have until October 31 to submit their bids, with virtual presentations to the Future Host Commission scheduled for November. The IOC plans to narrow the field in March 2027 before entering a Targeted Dialogue stage in 2028. A final decision on the 2036 host is expected during the IOC Session in the summer of 2029.
Evaluation criteria and future plans
The IOC will evaluate proposals based on technical factors, including venue master plans, athlete experience, financing, political support, and sustainability. Munich’s bid is designed with potential future games in 2040 and 2044 in mind, as the IOC reports ongoing noncommittal talks regarding games beyond 2036.
Timeline
- October 31Deadline for interested parties to submit a bid.
- NovemberCandidates will present their plans virtually to the Future Host Commission.
- March 2027The IOC will narrow the field of applicants to those entering the Strategic Dialogue stage.
- 2028A Targeted Dialogue stage is planned with one or more bidders.
- Summer 2029The final decision on the 2036 Olympic host is expected.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Deutsche Welle Sports.
