Name: Munich Sports Festival 2026
Start: 2026-07-05T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-05T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Königsplatz München

Sportfestival Munich

About Sportfestival Munich

Once a year, Königsplatz in Munich transforms into a huge sports course: Over 50 clubs and associations present their disciplines — from established sports like Badminton, Lacrosse, Judo, and Football to trend sports (Skimboarding, Pickleball, Padel) and inclusive offerings like wheelchair basketball and rugby. On July 5, 2026, the 15th edition will take place from 10 am to 6 pm. Free admission, all equipment provided free of charge. Organizer: The Department for Education and Sport of the City of Munich.

Dates 05 Jul — 05 Jul 2026

Venue München (09162)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Sportfestival Munich — edition 2026

The 15th edition of the Munich Sports Festival will take place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm at Königsplatz. Over 50 clubs and associations will present their sports for self-exploration — from Ninja Sport and wheelchair basketball to pickleball and archery. Equipment free, admission free. Organizer: City of Munich / Department for Education and Sport.

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.

Highlights Sportfestival Munich 2026

15th edition, 50+ sports to try at Königsplatz, free equipment, inclusion with para-sports, free admission.

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.

Prices Sportfestival Munich 2026

Completely free. Free admission, free equipment, free access to stations. Food trucks at usual prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Sportfestival Munich

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.

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.