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Munich ready for the Olympics: referendum on October 26, 2025!
Munich is preparing for the referendum on the 2025 Olympic bid to vote on sustainable games in the years 2036-2044.
Munich ready for the Olympics: referendum on October 26, 2025!
Munich is facing an exciting referendum on its possible Olympic bid, which is scheduled to take place on October 26, 2025. All eyes are on the question: Should the city consider hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036, 2040 or 2044? Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) sees clear advantages for the city and fondly remembers the 1972 Olympic Games, which made Munich shine in a positive light. At an event in the town hall, the “Marketplace Olympia,” he pedaled a rowing machine vigorously under the guidance of ex-Olympian Thea Straube and promoted the possibility of a new Olympics.
The city provides comprehensive information about the proposed application, which is to be submitted to the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) on May 31st. There is a particular focus on sustainability and the creation of a barrier-free infrastructure, which is supported by various city council groups and sports associations. The referendum is seen not just as a formal vote, but as a commitment by the people of Munich to the planned games, as verbandsbuero.de reports. The goal is to meaningfully integrate the Olympic Games into urban development and achieve long-term positive effects.
Sustainability and infrastructure
The bid for the Olympic Games aims to profitably combine sporting activities and modern urban development. The city is planning to use existing sports facilities and build temporary halls and event areas in order to keep costs under control. The estimated implementation costs are around 4.5 billion euros, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) offering financial support of around 250 million euros. This would also allow the city to generate income from restaurants and overnight stays, which in turn could lead to positive tax revenue.
In order to host the games, it is also planned to create a modern Olympic Village in Munich's northeast, which will offer space for around 18,900 athletes and support staff. The subsequent use of these living spaces could create a climate-neutral urban district with 4,000 apartments. Citizen participation and compliance with sustainable standards are paramount in order to avoid the “Olympic gigantism” of the past, as stadt.muenchen.de explains.
Positive effects on urban development
The Olympic Games are intended to advance Munich not only athletically but also socially. Alexander Egger from the Münchner Stubn emphasizes that the 1972 games brought positive impulses for urban development. A similar effect could also occur this time, for example through investments in public infrastructure and the upgrading of sports offerings.
With the possible Olympic bid, Munich has the chance to position itself as a livable and active center. The city administration and various players from sports, politics and gastronomy agree: a “yes” to the Olympic bid could further improve the quality of life in Munich and promote the sports landscape in the long term.