Munich ready for the Olympics: Citizens' decision on October 26th decided!

Munich ready for the Olympics: Citizens' decision on October 26th decided!

München, Deutschland - On June 1, 2025, Bavarian politicians Markus Söder, Joachim Herrmann (both CSU) and Mayor Verena Dietl (SPD) in the Olympic Stadium in Munich handed over the application concept for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Under the motto "Munich ready for Olympics", the city presented its concept, which is almost entirely based on existing sports facilities. Dietl emphasized that 90 percent of the systems required are already available, which is a strong argument for the application. Nevertheless, the discussion about the credibility of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the assessments of skeptics are not missing. These are less directed against the content of the concept, but rather against the trust in the IOC itself. According to Süddeutsche 2025 scheduled.

Olympic acquisition affects 2036, 2040 or 2044, whereby the citizens can also vote on the desired year. City of Munich has presented a comprehensive information concept to inform the population in detail before the citizens' decision. This means that the implementations and preparations are transparent. A clear commitment to sustainability is also given. Mayor Dieter Reiter refers to the existing infrastructure that has established itself in Munich since the 1972 Olympics.

sustainability and infrastructure

The concept stipulates that almost 50 percent of the competitions take place in the central Olympic Park. The use of existing sports facilities is not only minimized the ecological footprint, but also reduces costs. According to the city, new temporary halls and event areas, including on the grounds of the Munich Mass and in the English Garden, are to be created. Integrative approaches are also in focus: the Paralympic Games should promote inclusion and enable cooperation in sport. tz stands proudly as "green host city" positioned.

The city council spoke out for the application, but there were also critical voices that warn of possible costs and negative effects on the cost of living in Munich. Application costs are estimated at around 6 to 7 million euros, while the conduct of the citizens' decision should cost around 5 million euros. Mayor Dietl, however, is optimistic that 95 percent of the costs for the major event can be covered by private sources.

look into the future

What happens after the games? The planned Olympic village in the northeast of Munich is to be space for 18,900 athletes: inside and supervisors: offer inside and be converted into a climate -neutral city district with 4,000 apartments after the games. Here the city relies on reuse that is sustainably integrated into Munich urban development. Investments in local public transport and climate protection measures are also part of the plan.

The concept is now subjected to a sports examination by the German Olympic Sports Association (DOSB), which will take place by September 2025. In the fall of 2026, it is ultimately decided which city will go into the race for Germany. Munich has developed a good starting position with its history and the already existing sporting infrastructures, and Söder is confident about the outcome of the citizens' decision.