Overview
- At press briefings, Global Goals Berlin and partners unveiled a plan centered on the former Tegel airport with alternatives north of BER or in Marzahn and satellites at sites such as Tempelhof, the ICC and the Funkhaus.
- The concept is now framed as a stepping stone to a 2040s Olympic bid, with ARUP proposing a 15,000‑seat arena and arguing Expo investments could be repurposed for future Games.
- PwC projections presented by the organizers estimate about €2.1 billion in ticket revenue against roughly €2.09 billion in costs, based on 30 million visits and set ticket tiers, alongside claimed wider economic gains.
- If Tegel is chosen, major transport upgrades would be required to move up to 250,000 daily visitors, with options including new tram lines, a U‑Bahn extension or a monorail, and an estimated €1.2 billion pre‑financing need for build and administration.
- Backers plan citywide ‘Kiez‑Labore’ pavilion outreach starting winter 2026, with a first small pavilion demonstrated and more slated as they cultivate support from business and civic groups and pursue a national application window in spring 2026.