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Munich in sports fever: major events and new apartments in 2026!
Munich is planning major sporting events and affordable housing in the coming years. Read about news and current developments here.
Munich in sports fever: major events and new apartments in 2026!
A lot is happening in Munich at the moment, and not just with regard to the beautiful autumn days! The city has big plans for the coming years, especially in the area of sports. Several top-class sporting events, such as the Junior European Championships in swimming and the World Cup in ice hockey, are to be held in the Bavarian capital. The top-class triathlon and the World Athletics Championships are also on the agenda. But the devil is in the details – the organization of these events is heavily dependent on the availability of sufficient financial resources. It remains exciting to see whether Munich can find the necessary resources to make these events a reality South German newspaper reported.
But Munich's heart beats not only in sport. The housing project in the American settlement in the southern area is currently being pushed forward with great enthusiasm. 1,000 new apartments are being built here, and the first 62 are already under construction. The construction takes place according to the so-called Lego principle - quickly and inexpensively. However, some citizens complain that densification may not have the desired effect.
News from the cultural and political front
There is news not only on the sports field or in the housing sector. In the cultural scene, Anke Engelke creates emotional moments in the film “Then Life Happens” and inspires the audience together with Ulrich Tukur and Lukas Rüppel. The Bavarian Book Prizes were also recently awarded, and Hape Kerkeling took the opportunity to talk about the importance of literature and humor in the All Saints' Court Church. A real feast for literature lovers!
The political situation, however, is a little controversial. The Munich CSU is planning a “state-of-the-art” election campaign for the 2026 mayoral election, but the walls built in the area of affordable housing are at risk. The city requires 40% of new housing projects to benefit this area. This regulation could soon be overturned, which would have serious consequences for tenants.
Sport and leisure in the Isar metropolis
Munich remains a popular place for sports and leisure activities. Whether tennis, yoga or golf – the possibilities are almost endless. The city regularly plans large international events, for example the BMW Open in tennis, as well as the Handball World Cup in 2027. The Munich Marathon, which is one of the largest in Germany, will also take place again in the near future.
There are numerous leisure activities for those interested in sports, including climbing in the largest climbing facility in the world in the DAV Center and surfing on the Eisbachwelle in the English Garden. The “Fit in the Park” program with free yoga and fitness options is becoming increasingly popular in parks.
The Website Munich.travel describes in detail how many tenants and athletes alike have roots in the city. Exercising together and meeting new people attracts Munich residents and visitors from all over the world.
Last but not least, it should be mentioned that the capacities surrounding events, both sporting and cultural, make the city of Munich more attractive and have an impact on the quality of life. It remains to be seen what progress will be made in the coming months.