The Olympic Games: Timeline to select the 2036 host
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued the following timeline:
The next steps for the Interested Parties currently in Continuous Dialogue with the IOC, with a stated interest in hosting the 2036 Olympic Games, are:
- 31 October 2026: No other Interested Parties will be considered for 2036 after this date
- November 2026: Virtual presentations by the Interested Parties to the Future Host Commission
- By March 2027: IOC Feasibility Assessments
- March 2027: Opening of 2036 Strategic Dialogue by the IOC Executive Board (EB)
During the new Strategic Dialogue, the IOC will offer enhanced technical support to the Interested Parties, as they provide an initial response to the Future Host Questionnaire and core legal and financial guarantees. The Future Host Commission will carry out site visits to the proposed host regions and produce a report for the EB.
In December 2028, the EB will open a Targeted Dialogue with a select number of Preferred Hosts, who will provide a final response to the questionnaire and a full set of guarantees.
The host of the 2036 Olympic Games will be elected by IOC Members at the IOC Session in mid-2029.
Notes:
The Interested Parties currently in Continuous Dialogue with a stated interest in hosting the 2036 Olympic Games are Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, Republic of Korea, South Africa and Türkiye.
The Hosts of the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games are Los Angeles, United States, and Brisbane, Australia, respectively.
Website: www.olympics.com
