Munich Sports Festival
Try out sports, join in, get to know them — free and for everyone at Königsplatz
About Sportfestival Munich
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Sports to Try Out — Free at Königsplatz
The Munich Sports Festival is the city of Munich's largest public sports event for trying things out yourself. Over 50 clubs and sports associations set up stations at Königsplatz where visitors can try out disciplines — free of charge, no registration required, equipment provided free of charge. In 2026, the 15th edition will take place on Sunday, July 5, from 10 am to 6 pm.
From Mainstream to Trend Sports
The range of sports presented includes established disciplines (Badminton, Lacrosse, Judo, Football, Tennis, Table Tennis), trend sports (Skimboarding, Pickleball, Padel, Frisbee Golf, Crossfit), precision sports (Archery, Darts, Chess), as well as skate and roll disciplines. In recent editions, Ninja Sport (a diverse obstacle course inspired by the American format 'American Ninja Warrior') has been a magnet for young people.
Inclusion: Sports for All
A hallmark of the Munich Sports Festival is its consistent focus on inclusion: Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, Goalball (team sport for the visually impaired), and other para-sports disciplines are presented equally alongside 'classic' sports. Visitors with and without disabilities can try everything — a concept that is rather rare in Germany, and which made the event a model project for Special Olympics Germany from 2018–2022.
Ambassadors and Olympians
In previous years, Olympians and top athletes have been present as festival ambassadors — they performed demonstrations, signed autographs, and answered questions. The fact that the Sports Festival takes place against the monumental backdrop of the Glyptothek and the Staatliche Antikensammlungen (Königsplatz) gives the event an additional urban dramatic flair — which contrasts with the sports stations.
Munich's Sports Department as Organizer
The festival is organized and financed by the Department for Education and Sport of the City of Munich. The city views sport as a central instrument for social participation, especially for young people from families with less affinity for sports. The free and low-threshold format is part of this strategy — and an example of how a major city actively promotes club memberships for its citizens.
Sportfestival Munich — edition 2026
The 2026 edition is confirmed on muenchen.de and sportfestival.de — July 5, 2026, 10 am–6 pm, Königsplatz. As in previous years, the event brings over 50 clubs and sports associations from the Munich area to the square, all with their own stands and free hands-on activities. It's not a classic sports event with competitions, but an introductory event: clubs showcase sports, visitors try them out, and information about club memberships is available on-site.
The full program, including the list of 50+ participating clubs, will be published on sportfestival.de in the weeks leading up to the festival — the final list changes from year to year, as smaller regional clubs also join.
Programme Sportfestival Munich 2026
Sunday, July 5, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Königsplatz
Station Areas (Overview from previous years — Confirmation for 2026 closer to the date)
- Ball Sports: Football, Basketball, Handball, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Pickleball, Padel, American Football (Flag), Cricket
- Racquet Sports: Tennis, Table Tennis, Badminton, Squash
- Martial Arts: Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing
- Precision Sports: Archery, Darts, Chess
- Trend Sports: Skimboarding, Frisbee Golf, Crossfit, Calisthenics
- Ninja Sport: Diverse obstacle course for youth and adults
- Para-Sports / Inclusion: Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, Goalball, Sitting Volleyball
Accompanying Program
- Demonstrations and performances by individual clubs on a main stage
- Appearances by former Olympians and top Munich athletes as ambassadors
- Information booths from clubs offering membership advice
- Food trucks with vegan/vegetarian options
Organizer
- City of Munich — Department for Education and Sport (Sportreferat)
- With over 50 Munich sports clubs and associations
Full list of participating clubs, daily schedule of demonstrations and stage performances on sportfestival.de closer to the date.
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Getting There
Königsplatz: U-Bahn U2 'Königsplatz' (directly at the square). Tram 27, 28 'Karolinenplatz'. 12 minutes walk from the main train station.
Admission and Equipment
Free. Sports equipment (rackets, balls, bows, etc.) is provided free of charge by the clubs. Bring sportswear, sports shoes recommended.
Food and Drink
Food trucks with a diverse offering (vegan, vegetarian, classic). Drinking water stations.
Information
sportfestival.de and muenchen.de. Inquiries at the Department for Education and Sport.
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Königsplatz München
Königsplatz, 80333 München