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Mega sports event 2026: Hanover will be the stage for Germany’s best!
Hannover will host the finals in 25 sports in 2026, live on TV. The event will take place from July 23rd to 26th.
Mega sports event 2026: Hanover will be the stage for Germany’s best!
In less than two years, Hanover will be the venue for one of the biggest sporting events in the country. The “Finals 2026” will take place from July 23rd to 26th, 2026 and will bring this spectacular event to Lower Saxony for the first time in history. There are no fewer than 25 German championships in various disciplines on the program, which will be held throughout the region hannover.de reported.
Preparations are already in full swing. A press conference in the House of the Hanover Region will soon present the current status of the planning. Mayor Belit Onay and regional president Steffen Krach both emphasize how important this sports festival is for the city and the region. The finals are not only intended to serve as a sporting highlight, but also to bring citizens closer to the world of sport.
A wide sports program
Over 100 titles are awarded in a total of nine sports facilities. The venues are diverse and range from the Maschsee to the Opernplatz. Competitions are planned in popular sports such as 3×3 basketball, flag football, weightlifting, and many more. New is flag football, whose German championship takes place in the Erika Fisch Stadium. Some of the sports include:
- 3×3 Basketball
- 7er-Rugby
- Beachvolleyball
- Geräteturnen
- Gewichtheben
- Triathlon
The sports are designed to appeal to both professional athletes and broader segments of the population. Some of the competitions will even be accessible free of charge, which will result in high visibility in the city, for example at the New Town Hall and the Leinewelle.
An event for everyone
The supporting program is also extremely attractive. There will be a sports mile in which local clubs will be presented and participation opportunities will be available for young and old. Schools in the region are also included in the planning to get children and young people excited about sport. A roadshow in the months leading up to the event is intended to promote additional motivation and commitment, underlining the importance of sport for the community.
With a clear focus on the events, the Federal Association of German Weightlifters is hoping for many spectators at the premiere of weightlifting in 2026. ARD and ZDF have already agreed to report live on the four days of the event, which guarantees a wide media reach. How ndr.de The goal is to strengthen the bid for the Olympic Games in the coming decades with the 2026 finals - another advantage for Hanover and the region.
With first-class sponsors like ROSSMANN becoming the first main sponsor of the finals, companies are also showing great interest in the event. Positive feedback from the regional economy also supports the organization of the event, which is considered a first-class sporting event that will be remembered by the region long after the final match day.
The “Finals 2026” are not only an opportunity for athletes and spectators, but also for Hanover and the surrounding area to present themselves as a region worth living in and a sports enthusiast.