# Munich selected as Germany's Olympic Games bid candidate > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-olympic-games-hosting-bid-selection > Updated: 2026-09-25T03:33:03.000Z. Sources: 217. Developments: 4. Germany has officially selected Munich as its national candidate to bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the years 2036, 2040, or 2044. The decision was reached during an extraordinary general meeting of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) in Baden-Baden. In a secret ballot, Munich secured 91 votes, defeating the Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr regional bid, which received 50 votes. The decision was reached in the first round of voting among 141 total votes cast by representatives of 42 sports associations, the DOSB presidency, and personal members. Both proposals had been classified as ‘very good’ by the DOSB evaluation commission, with Munich receiving 87.03 points compared to 85.02 for Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr. The final decision was announced by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and DOSB President Thomas Weikert. The selection process followed the withdrawal of Berlin’s ‘Berlin+’ concept due to political instability and Hamburg’s failed public referendum. Munich’s successful bid focuses on compactness and the utilization of existing infrastructure, leveraging its legacy from the 1972 Summer Games. Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder and Munich Mayor Dominik Krause have expressed enthusiasm for the decision, viewing it as a historic opportunity for Germany. President Steinmeier described the candidacy as a “huge opportunity for all of Germany.” To manage the upcoming international campaign, the DOSB, the state of Bavaria, and involved municipalities will establish a dedicated bidding company. Munich will now advance to the international bidding stage through the International Olympic Committee (IOC), competing against potential candidates from India, Qatar, South Korea, Turkey, and South Africa. A final host selection by the IOC is expected in 2029. ## Claims - Berlin has officially withdrawn its bid for the 2036, 2040, and 2044 Summer Olympic Games. (disputed by 17 sources) - Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr received 85 out of 100 points in the DOSB evaluation. (disputed by 13 sources) - The DOSB will select Germany's candidate for the 2036, 2040, or 2044 Olympic Games at an extraordinary general meeting in Baden-Baden. (corroborated by 28 sources) - Munich has been selected as Germany's candidate to bid for the 2036, 2040, or 2044 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (corroborated by 27 sources) - The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) is scheduled to vote on the national candidate this Saturday. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Munich and Cologne-Rhein-Ruhr remain the primary contenders for the German Olympic bid. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Elif Eralp, the potential new mayor of Berlin, has expressed opposition to the Olympic bid. (corroborated by 10 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Munich selected as Germany's candidate for Olympic Games bid Munich has been chosen by the DOSB as Germany's official candidate to bid for the 2036, 2040, or 2044 Olympic and Paralympic Games, defeating the Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr bid in a secret vote. 134 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-olympic-bid-minister-rauhe-favors-2040 ### 2026-09-22: Berlin withdraws Olympic bid for 2036, 2040, or 2044 Berlin has withdrawn its bid for the 2036, 2040, or 2044 Olympic Games due to political instability. Munich and Cologne-Rhein-Ruhr remain the primary contenders for Germany's national candidacy. 129 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-german-events-oktoberfest-debut-and-local-cultural-updates ### 2026-09-15: Berlin intensifies bid for future Olympic Games Berlin is campaigning heavily for a role in Germany's bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036, 2040, or 2044. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/berlin-intensifies-bid-for-future-olympic-games ### 2026-09-07: Germany to decide Olympic bid location in September 2026 Germany will select its national candidate for the 2036, 2040, or 2044 Olympic bids on September 26, 2026, with Munich, Berlin, and the KölnRheinRuhr region as the primary competing concepts. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-to-decide-olympic-bid-location-in-september-2026 --- Cite as: Munich selected as Germany's Olympic Games bid candidate. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-olympic-games-hosting-bid-selection