Berlin hosts major youth sports competitions and talent scouting

Berlin is hosting major youth sporting events, including the autumn finals of the ‘Jugend trainiert für Olympia & Paralympics’ competition from September 15 to 19, 2026. Approximately 4,000 student-athletes from all 16 German federal states are competing in ten sports and three paralympic disciplines.

Additionally, the German Basketball Federation (DBB) held its ‘Perspektiven für Talente’ scouting event in Berlin from September 3 to 6. The event focused on female players born in 2012 and 2013, featuring 14 state association teams. The program included athletic testing, 3x3 tournaments categorized by physical development stages, and a visit to the German women's national team matches at the Uber Arena and Max-Schmeling-Halle.