# Munich, Berlin, Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr: Germany's three Olympic candidates

https://mins.news/en/item/70473

- DW, 2026-09-23 11:12 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/munich-berlin-cologne-rhine-ruhr-germany-s-three-olympic-candidates/a-79386915?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Germany wants to bid for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Olympic Games. The German Olympic Sports Confederation is set to choose between bids from Munich, Berlin and the Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr region, with Munich seen as a slight favorite. The proposals emphasize existing venues and sustainability, while Berlin faces political opposition and the regional bid raises transport concerns.