Munich Residents to Vote on Olympic Bid for 2036, 2040, or 2044
Munich residents will have a say in the city's Olympic future. A citizens' vote on October 26, 2025, will determine if Munich should bid for the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040, or 2044. The vote comes after years of debate and planning for new infrastructure, including a new subway line and Olympic Village.
The city argues that existing sports facilities like the Olympic Park can be reused, but concerns remain about potential debt and infrastructure overload. If approved, the Olympics would create jobs in sectors like tourism and news. The federal government and the Free State have agreed to mainly fund the Games. All German citizens aged 18 or older and living in Munich for at least two months are eligible to vote.
The concept for the Olympics will be submitted for either 2036, 2040, or 2044, depending on the vote's outcome. Munich has been weighing the pros and cons of applying again for the Olympics, with the citizens' vote now set to provide a clear direction.
On October 26, 2025, Munich residents will vote on whether to bid for the Summer Olympics. The city has planned new infrastructure, but concerns about debt and overload persist. If approved, the Games could bring jobs and investment, with the federal government and the Free State covering most costs.
