# Sports events in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sports-events-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-08-16T07:00:01.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Various motorsport, cycling, and water sports events are scheduled across Germany in August 2026.

In motorsport, the 39th NitrOlympX drag racing event is set for August 21–23 at the Hockenheimring, featuring over 250 teams competing in FIA and FIM European Championships. Additionally, the ADAC GT4 Germany series is scheduled to move to the Nürburgring from August 14–16.

Cycling events include the upcoming 29th ADAC Cyclassics in Hamburg and the Deutschland Tour, a professional race running from August 19 to August 23. The Deutschland Tour will cover 741 kilometers, starting in Bad Orb and ending in Heilbronn, with live coverage provided by ZDF and ARD.

Other scheduled activities include the SailGP regatta off the coast of Sassnitz on Rügen island on August 22 and 23, featuring 13 international teams.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Deutschland Tour 2026 cycling race and SailGP regatta announced

The 2026 Deutschland Tour cycling race will run from August 19–23, covering 741 km from Bad Orb to Heilbronn, alongside SailGP sailing in Sassnitz and other international sporting events.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deutschland-tour-2026-cycling-race-and-sailgp-regatta-announced

### 2026-08-11: Germany hosts diverse motorsport and cycling events

Germany hosts several major sporting events, including the NitrOlympX drag racing championships at Hockenheimring, ADAC GT4 Germany at Nürburgring, and the ADAC Cyclassics cycling race in Hamburg.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-motorsport-enters-critical-championship-phases

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