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Hamburg Unveils Bid for 2040 Olympics With Sustainable Stadium Proposal

A referendum scheduled for May 2026 will determine public backing for the bid

So könnte das neue Leichtathletik-Stadion im Volkspark einmal aussehen.

Overview

  • The bid prioritizes environmental sustainability and aims to bring the Olympic Games to Hamburg in 2040 once Europe’s next hosting slot opens.
  • Plans call for a new state-of-the-art stadium next to the Volksparkstadion to host athletics and later serve as a multifunctional arena.
  • Officials will engage residents ahead of a public vote in May 2026 to secure approval after the narrow defeat of the 2015 bid.
  • The federal government has pledged financial support and city leaders have partnered with Hamburger SV on post-Games operations to limit costs.
  • The German Olympic Sports Confederation will evaluate Hamburg’s proposal alongside rival bids from Berlin and Munich and select a national candidate by autumn 2026.