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Munich is rising: Germany's number 1 sports city in the international ranking!
Munich will reach seventh place in the international sports city ranking in 2025 and confirm its role as the leading German sports metropolis.
Munich is rising: Germany's number 1 sports city in the international ranking!
The Bavarian capital Munich has impressively asserted itself in the international “2025 Ranking of Sports Cities” and is now in 7th place. This is a considerable increase compared to the previous year, where Munich was in 16th place. Loud stmi.bayern.de This makes Munich the only German city in the top eight and undisputed Germany's number one sports city. The Bavarian Interior and Sports Minister Joachim Herrmann describes this placement as further proof of Munich's international appeal and the potential to apply for future Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The ranking is compiled annually by the PR agency Burson, which uses responses from international sports associations and experts as well as a comprehensive analysis of social media activities and press articles. Munich particularly benefits from its Olympic tradition, unique sports facilities and the strong social roots of sport. The report also highlights the so-called “Olympic lifecycle effect,” in which cities that have already hosted Olympics tend to perform better.
A competition of the best sports cities
In a global comparison, Paris leads the ranking, followed by Los Angeles and New York. Munich comes in 7th place, behind cities such as London, Madrid and Barcelona. Berlin comes in at number 35, while Hamburg, at number 79, lags far behind the top places. csu.de notes that other German cities are not represented in the top 100 list, which further underlines Munich's positioning as a sports metropolis.
How important this place is is also reflected in the increasingly tough international competition between sports metropolises. In this context, a notable competitor is Miami, which is ranked 8th in the same ranking. This city has cemented its place in the top 10 with a host of new international events, including the Miami Open and the Miami Marathon. Miami is also known for events such as the Formula 1 Grand Prix and the Orange Bowl. Loud tip-online.at Miami will also play a significant role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and host several games.
Overall, it is clear that the competition for the best places in the international sports city rankings is more intense than ever. Munich's great success is not only a reason for joy for the city itself, but also an incentive for the entire sports landscape in Germany. With a strong foundation and a promising future, it is to be hoped that Munich can continue to shine on the international sporting stage.