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Bavarian Cabinet Endorses Munich’s Bid for Future Olympics

Munich’s proposal, centered on sustainability and 1972 venue reuse, advances to city council vote on May 28 and a citizen referendum on October 26.

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Thomas Müller (r.) mit Felix Neureuther
Ministerpräsident Hendrik Wüst

Overview

  • The Bavarian state cabinet and Munich city government have formally backed a bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036 or 2040.
  • Munich’s proposal emphasizes sustainability by reusing venues from the 1972 Games, with minimal new construction planned.
  • The Munich city council will vote on the bid concept on May 28, with submission to the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) required by May 31.
  • A public referendum is scheduled for October 26, allowing Munich residents to decide on the city’s Olympic aspirations.
  • Germany’s national candidate for hosting the Games will be selected by the DOSB in autumn 2026, with Munich competing against Berlin/Leipzig, Hamburg, and Rhein-Ruhr.