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Bids for the 2036 Summer Olympics

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{{Short description|Upcoming multi-sport event}}

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The 2036 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXVI Olympiad, is an upcoming international multi-sport event.

Bidding process

The new IOC bidding process was approved at the 134th IOC Session on 24 June 2019 in Lausanne, Switzerland. The key proposals, driven by the relevant recommendations from Olympic Agenda 2020, are:{{cite web|url=https://www.olympic.org/news/future-olympic-games-elections-to-be-more-flexible|title=Future Olympic Games elections to be more flexible|date=2 May 2019|work=International Olympic Committee|access-date=4 July 2021|archive-date=22 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422090142/https://www.olympic.org/news/future-olympic-games-elections-to-be-more-flexible|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.olympic.org/news/evolution-of-the-revolution-ioc-transforms-future-olympic-games-elections|title=Evolution of the revolution: IOC transforms future Olympic Games elections|date=26 June 2019|work=International Olympic Committee|access-date=4 July 2021|archive-date=22 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422022453/https://www.olympic.org/news/evolution-of-the-revolution-ioc-transforms-future-olympic-games-elections|url-status=live}}

  • Establish a permanent, ongoing dialogue to explore and create interest among cities/regions/countries and National Olympic Committees for any Olympic event
  • Create two Future Host Commissions (Summer and Winter Games) to oversee interest in future Olympic events and report to the IOC executive board
  • Give the IOC Session more influence by having non-executive board members form part of the Future Host Commissions.

The IOC also modified the Olympic Charter to increase its flexibility by removing the date of election from 7 years before the games and changing the host as a city from a single city/region/country to multiple cities, regions, or countries.

The change in the bidding process was criticised by members of the German bid as "incomprehensible" and hard to surpass "in terms of non-transparency".{{cite web |author1= |date=26 February 2021 |title=German officials bemoan 'non-transparency' of 2032 Olympics bid selection |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/feb/26/german-officials-bemoan-non-transparency-of-2032-olympics-bid-selection |access-date=26 February 2021 |website=The Guardian |agency=Australian Associated Press |archive-date=17 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717175007/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/feb/26/german-officials-bemoan-non-transparency-of-2032-olympics-bid-selection |url-status=live }}

==Future host summer commissions==

The full composition of the summer commissions, to oversee interested hosts, or with potential hosts, where the IOC may want to create interest, is as follows:{{cite web|url=https://www.olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-members-kristin-kloster-aasen-and-octavian-morariu-lead-future-host-commissions|title=IOC Members Kristin Kloster Aasen and Octavian Morariu lead Future Host Commissions|date=3 October 2019|work=International Olympic Committee|access-date=20 January 2022|archive-date=20 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120023928/https://olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-members-kristin-kloster-aasen-and-octavian-morariu-lead-future-host-commissions|url-status=live}}

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|+ Future Host Summer Commissions for the 2036 Summer Olympics

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==Dialogue stages==

According to Future Host Commission terms of reference with rules of conduct, the new IOC bidding system is divided into 2 dialogue stages are:{{cite web|url=https://stillmed.olympic.org/media/Document%20Library/OlympicOrg/News/2019/10/Future-Host-Commission-Terms-of-Reference-with-Rules-of-Conduct-ENG.pdf|title=Future Host Commissions: Terms of Reference|date=3 October 2019|work=International Olympic Committee|access-date=4 July 2021|archive-date=27 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627190340/https://stillmed.olympic.org/media/Document%20Library/OlympicOrg/News/2019/10/Future-Host-Commission-Terms-of-Reference-with-Rules-of-Conduct-ENG.pdf|url-status=live}}

  • Continuous Dialogue: Non-committal discussions between the IOC and Interested Parties (City/Region/Country/NOC interested in hosting) concerning hosting future Olympic events.
  • Targeted Dialogue: Targeted discussions with one or more Interested Parties (called Preferred Host(s)), as instructed by the IOC Executive Board.

=Confirmed bids=

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style="background-color: #BFD7FF" width="30%" | City

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! style="background-color: #BFD7FF" width="40%" | National Olympic Committee

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style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Nusantara

! scope="row" | {{flag|Indonesia}}

! style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI)

! style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Stakeholders

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On 1 July 2021, the Committee chief of the Indonesian Olympic Committee announced that Indonesia would bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics after they failed to secure the 2032 edition, which were awarded to Brisbane. The Committee chief Raja Sapta Oktohari said, "We will not back down and will continue to fight for the 2036 Olympics," promising more solid preparation. Indonesia previously hosted the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang.{{cite web|title=Indonesia to bid for 2036 Olympics after 2032 failure|url=https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/07/5e743e6be837-indonesia-to-bid-for-2036-olympics-after-2032-failure.html|website=english.kyodonews.net|access-date=9 August 2021|archive-date=31 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210731063743/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/07/5e743e6be837-indonesia-to-bid-for-2036-olympics-after-2032-failure.html|url-status=live}} On 3 August 2022, President Joko Widodo announced plans to hold the 2036 Olympics in Nusantara, the new capital city of Indonesia.{{cite web |last=Shofa |first=Jayanty Nada |date=3 August 2022 |title=Indonesia plans the 2036 Olympics in the new capital city. |url=https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia-eyes-to-host-2036-olympics-in-new-capital-nusantara |website=Jakarta Globe |access-date=5 August 2022 |archive-date=30 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130005724/https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia-eyes-to-host-2036-olympics-in-new-capital-nusantara/ |url-status=live }} Jokowi later reaffirmed his country's efforts in November of the same year. On 16 November 2022, he confirmed that they would bid with the new capital Nusantara, which is under construction.{{cite news|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1130502/widodo-2036-bid|title=Bach welcomes Widodo's confirmation of 2036 Indonesia Olympic and Paralympic bid|first=Philip|last=Barker|website=Inside the Games|date=16 November 2022|access-date=25 December 2022|archive-date=16 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221216015457/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1130502/widodo-2036-bid/|url-status=live}}

On 30 March 2024, while speaking with Antara, the Indonesian Olympic Committee president, {{ill|Raja Sapta Oktohari|id}} stated that the committee is still engaged in dialogue with the IOC, and that an observing delegation would visit the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, and additionally monitor the preparations of the 2028 Summer Olympics organizing committee.{{cite web |last=Livingstone |first=Robert |date=1 April 2024 |title=Indonesia continues push to host 2036 Olympic Games as delegation set to visit Paris 2024|url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/indonesia-continues-push-to-host-2036-olympic-games-as-delegation-set-to-visit-paris-2024/|website=GamesBids |access-date=1 April 2024}}

In October 2024, it was reported that the Minister of Youth and Sports, Dito Ariotedjo, claimed that Indonesia had received an offer to host the 2036 Olympics and the Youth Olympic Games. According to the minister, the offer came directly from IOC President Thomas Bach. Dito said he has explored the possibility of Indonesia hosting the Olympics and concluded that the country is capable of being a host of international sports events. Aside from Nusantara, "some of the options are Jakarta and Bali, as well as Jakabaring (Palembang, South Sumatra) and Medan (North Sumatra). The sports venues are spread across Indonesia, and I believe we are capable of hosting the Olympics, as long as we’re serious (in preparation),” he said.{{Cite web |last=Afifa |first=Laila |date=2024-10-02 |title=Sports Minister Optimistic Indonesia Will Host 2036 Olympics, Mulls Four Cities as Options |url=https://en.tempo.co/read/1923655/sports-minister-optimistic-indonesia-will-host-2036-olympics-mulls-four-cities-as-options |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=Tempo |language=en}}

In March 2025, the Indonesian Olympic Committee entered the bidding process to host the 2030 Summer Youth Olympics, which could be a potential stepping stone for the country to host the Olympics in the future.{{Cite web|date=2025-03-12|title=Indonesia Aims For 2030 Youth Olympic Games Host|url=https://voi.id/en/amp/467746?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17452505800816&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fvoi.id%2Fen%2Fsports%2F467746|accessdate=2025-04-12|website=VOI.ID}}{{cite news|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1152299/indonesia-youth-olympic-games-bid-2030|title=Indonesia begins 2030 YOG bid|first=Elliot|last=McGowan|website=Inside the Games|date=13 March 2025}}

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! style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Turkish National Olympic Committee (TMOK)

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On 8 June 2020, the vice-president of the Turkish National Olympic Committee, Hazan Arat said, "Istanbul should be a candidate city for the 2032 Summer Olympic Games". The mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem İmamoğlu, also stated: "We put forward our will, and in the name of Istanbul and Turkish people, we want to hold the Olympics and Paralympic Games in Istanbul".{{cite web |last=Tavsan |first=Sinan |date=13 July 2021 |title=Istanbul launches bid to host 2036 Summer Olympics |url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Sports/Istanbul-launches-bid-to-host-2036-Summer-Olympics |access-date=9 August 2021 |website=asia.nikkei.com |archive-date=24 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824052623/https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Sports/Istanbul-launches-bid-to-host-2036-Summer-Olympics |url-status=live }}

On 14 July 2021, a bid to host the 2036 games was launched.{{cite web |last=Lloyd |first=Owen |date=14 July 2021 |title=Istanbul Mayor launches bid for 2036 Olympic Games |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1110178/istanbul-to-bid-2036-olympics |access-date=8 April 2023 |website=Inside the Games |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404142332/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1110178/istanbul-to-bid-2036-olympics |url-status=live }} On 3 April 2023, a meeting took place between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Secretary of Youth and Sports Mehmet Kasapoğlu and IOC President Thomas Bach, regarding the Turkish bid.{{cite web |last=Lloyd |first=Owen |date=3 April 2023 |title=Erdoğan welcomes Bach in Istanbul following interest in 2036 Olympics |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1135515/thomas-bach-meeting-erdogan |access-date=8 April 2023 |website=Inside the Games |archive-date=5 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405045021/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1135515/thomas-bach-meeting-erdogan |url-status=live }}

Istanbul will host the 2025 European Para Youth Games, the 2027 European Games and is wanting to host the 2027 European Para Championships, as part of a long-term bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.{{cite web |title=Istanbul, Türkiye, to host 2025 European Para Youth Games|date=4 July 2024 |url=https://www.europaralympic.org/post/istanbul-t%C3%BCrkiye-to-host-2025-european-para-youth-games |access-date=4 July 2024}}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-13 |title=Turkey to bid for 2027 European Para Championships with view to 2036 Paralympics |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1139831/turkey-to-bid-2027-european-para-champs |access-date=2023-12-14 |website=www.insidethegames.biz}}{{Cite web |date=2023-10-05 |title=Istanbul's interest in 2027 European Games revealed before EOC General Assembly |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1141449/istanbul-interested-2027-eg |access-date=2023-12-14 |website=www.insidethegames.biz}} Istanbul bid unsuccessfully for the 2000, 2008 and 2020 Summer Olympics, which were awarded to Sydney, Beijing, and Tokyo, respectively.{{cite web |last=Livingstone |first=Robert |date=8 June 2020 |title=Turkish Sport Official Calls For Istanbul 2032 Olympic Bid |url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/future-summer-bids/turkish-sport-official-calls-for-istanbul-2032-olympic-bid/ |website=GamesBids |access-date=4 July 2021 |archive-date=19 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419171931/https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/future-summer-bids/turkish-sport-official-calls-for-istanbul-2032-olympic-bid/ |url-status=live }}

On 19 November 2024, the Turkish National Olympic Committee, the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Municipal Council of Istanbul presented their vision for their bid to the International Olympic Committee during an online meeting.{{Cite web|date=19 November 2024|title=Istanbul 2036 Meeting Held with IOC Future Host Commission|url=https://olimpiyat.org.tr/Haber-Detay/ioc-gelecek-ev-sahibi-komisyonu-ile-istanbul-2036-toplants-dzenlendi/11833|website=Turkish National Olympic Committee}}

style="text-align:center" scope="row" |Ahmedabad (and/or multiple cities across India)

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India had previously expressed interest in hosting the 2032 Summer Olympics{{cite web |last=Zaccardi |first=Nick |date=19 April 2018 |title=India plans bid for 2032 Olympics, plus 2 more major sports events |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/olympics/news/india-2032-olympic-bid |access-date=22 October 2023 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US |archive-date=23 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023230718/https://www.nbcsports.com/olympics/news/india-2032-olympic-bid |url-status=live }} but later chose to bid for bringing the 2036 Summer Olympics to an Indian city.{{cite web |last=Mishra |first=Jay |date=9 June 2021 |title=Ahmedabad Eyeing Hosting Rights for 2036 Olympics: Report |url=https://www.news18.com/news/sports/ahmedabad-eyeing-hosting-rights-for-2036-olympics-report-3828245.html |access-date=9 August 2021 |website=News18 |archive-date=11 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611230724/https://www.news18.com/news/sports/ahmedabad-eyeing-hosting-rights-for-2036-olympics-report-3828245.html |url-status=live }} In 2021, the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) hired PwC as its consultant, which identified 22 sites in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar with a potential to host the Olympics.{{cite news |date=19 November 2021 |title=22 sites considered suitable for hosting Olympics in Gujarat; state govt to engage with IOC soon |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/22-sites-considered-suitable-for-hosting-olympics-in-gujarat-state-govt-to-engage-with-ioc-soon/articleshow/87800355.cms?from=mdr |access-date=22 October 2023 |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=23 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023230717/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/22-sites-considered-suitable-for-hosting-olympics-in-gujarat-state-govt-to-engage-with-ioc-soon/articleshow/87800355.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=Parmar |first=Jignesh |date=6 August 2021 |title=Are City Hostels Fit For Olympic Stars |url=https://ahmedabadmirror.com/mission-2036-games/81804623.html |access-date=9 August 2021 |website=Ahmedabad Mirror |archive-date=14 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210814084617/https://ahmedabadmirror.com/mission-2036-games/81804623.html |url-status=live }} A large sports complex named the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave is being built in Ahmedabad which will include several multi-sport venues.{{cite news |last=Dave |first=Kapil |date=19 August 2023 |title=Athletes' village to come up on 136 acres in Bhat in PPP mode |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/athletes-village-to-come-up-on-136-acres-in-bhat-in-ppp-mode/articleshow/102846500.cms?from=mdr |access-date=22 October 2023 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=23 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023230717/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/athletes-village-to-come-up-on-136-acres-in-bhat-in-ppp-mode/articleshow/102846500.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }} Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the SVPSE will be developed to meet Olympic standards.{{cite web |title=President Shri Ram Nath Kovind performed Bhoomi Pujan (groundbreaking ceremony) of a huge sports enclave in Ahmedabad, Gujarat named after Bharat Ratna and brave son of Gujarat, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |url=https://pib.gov.in/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1700614 |access-date=22 October 2023 |website=pib.gov.in |archive-date=19 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240219113128/https://pib.gov.in/ErrorPage.html?aspxerrorpath=/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx |url-status=live }}{{cite web|title=Will Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium Host The Olympics In 2036 or 2040|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-ahmedabad-as-potential-olympic-games-host-city-invites-consultants-to-assess-venues-and-infrastructure/384809|website=outlookindia.com|date=11 June 2021 |access-date=9 August 2021|archive-date=9 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210809190324/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-ahmedabad-as-potential-olympic-games-host-city-invites-consultants-to-assess-venues-and-infrastructure/384809|url-status=live}}

In October 2021, Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra stated that the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad could be the venue for the opening ceremony of the games.{{cite web |date=10 October 2021 |title=2036 Olympics bid: Ahmedabad will be India's choice for opening ceremony, says IOC chief |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/abad-will-be-indias-choice-for-opening-ceremony-ioa-chief/articleshow/86901254.cms |access-date=11 October 2021 |website=Times of India |archive-date=27 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027185056/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/abad-will-be-indias-choice-for-opening-ceremony-ioa-chief/articleshow/86901254.cms |url-status=live }} In August 2023, Anurag Thakur, India's minister of sports backed Ahmedabad to be the host city.{{cite web |author=Hussain |first=Sabi |date=28 December 2022 |title=India ready to bid for 2036 Olympics: Anurag Thakur {{!}} More sports News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/india-ready-to-bid-for-2036-olympics-anurag-thakur/articleshow/96552747.cms |access-date=28 December 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=28 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221228053055/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/india-ready-to-bid-for-2036-olympics-anurag-thakur/articleshow/96552747.cms |url-status=live }} India has also shown interest in bidding for the 2030 Summer Youth Olympics.{{cite web |last=Deshpande |first=Abhinay |date=14 October 2023 |title=PM Modi confirms India's intention to bid for 2036 Olympics, 2029 Youth Olympics |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/india-pm-narendra-modi-india-bid-for-2036-olympics-youth-olympics/article67421473.ece |access-date=15 October 2023 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en |archive-date=15 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015103303/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/india-pm-narendra-modi-india-bid-for-2036-olympics-youth-olympics/article67421473.ece |url-status=live }}

In October 2023, at the 141st IOC Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally declared India's interest in bidding for the 2036 Olympics. If India's bid is approved, it would be the first time India hosted the Olympic Games.{{cite news |last1=Nair |first1=Rohith |last2=Ponnezhath |first2=Maria |date=14 October 2023 |title=India wants to host summer Games in 2036, says PM Modi |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/india/pm-modi-says-india-wants-host-games-2036-2023-10-14/ |access-date=15 October 2023 |work=Reuters |language=en |archive-date=14 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014173255/https://www.reuters.com/world/india/pm-modi-says-india-wants-host-games-2036-2023-10-14/ |url-status=live }} The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) of the Sports Authority of India has proposed including some native Indian sports in the 2036 Olympics, including yoga, kabaddi and kho-kho, as well as other sports popular in India, such as chess, T20 cricket and squash (the latter two will be featured at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles).{{Cite web |date=2024-06-21 |title=India to push its Olympics 2036 bid in Paris, seek inclusion of yoga, kabaddi, kho-kho |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/other-sports/story/olympics-2036-india-bid-paris-lobby-indegenious-sports-yoga-kabaddi-kho-kho-2556334-2024-06-21 |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=India Today |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-06-22 |title=India to promote 2036 Olympic bid in Paris, push for Indic sports inclusion |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1146175/india-2036-olympics-advocate-paris-2024 |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=www.insidethegames.biz}}

In January 2024, during a state visit to Delhi during Republic Day in India, the French president Emmanuel Macron announced that his country would offer support for India's bid, with a plan for Franco–Indian cooperation to exchange expertise from Paris hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics to support the organization of the bid, and, if awarded, the games.{{cite web |author=Livingstone |first=Robert |date=27 January 2024 |title=France will help support India's 2036 Olympics bid, President Macron vows |url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/france-will-help-support-indias-2036-olympics-bid-president-macron-vows/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=GamesBids.com |archive-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127181619/https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/france-will-help-support-indias-2036-olympics-bid-president-macron-vows/ |url-status=live }}

In September 2024, The New Indian Express reported that official bid committees had yet to be formed for the 2036 bid, and that there had been little to no support from the Indian Olympic Association for the bid. There are also concerns that despite venue plans being shown for Ahmedabad, no host city has been decided as of yet, with the IOC telling the newspaper that they had “not been informed by the IOA of any selected region”. During the Olympic Council of Asia’s General Assembly in September, India's Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya said that “under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi we are going to bid for the 2030 Youth Olympics, but our focus remains on hosting the 2036 Olympics.”{{cite web |author=Livingstone |first=Robert |date=23 September 2024 |title=With focus shifted to 2030 Youth Olympics bid, India's run at 2036 Summer Games begins to fade|url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/with-focus-shifted-to-2030-youth-olympics-bid-indias-run-at-2036-summer-games-begins-to-fade/|work=GamesBids.com}}

On 1 October 2024, the Indian Olympic Association officially submitted a letter of intent to the Future Host Commission.{{cite web|author=Kumar Srivastava|first=Nitin|date=5 November 2024|title=India makes formal bid to host 2036 Olympics|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/other-sports/story/india-makes-formal-bid-to-host-2036-olympics-2628363-2024-11-05|work=India Today}}{{cite web|author=Livingstone|first=Robert|date=5 November 2024|title=Despite IOA chaos, India's 2036 Olympic bid launched with letter of intent delivered to IOC|url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/despite-ioa-chaos-indias-2036-olympic-bid-launched-with-letter-of-intent-delivered-to-ioc/|work=GamesBids.com}}

In December 2024, the Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, said that the Government of India is planning to improve and increase the number of sports facilities to Olympic-level standards across India.{{cite web|date=20 December 2024|title="We Are Trying To Work With States...": Sports Minister Raksha Khadse On India's Bid To Host 2036 Olympics|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/we-are-trying-to-work-with-states-sports-minister-raksha-khadse-on-indias-bid-to-host-2036-olympics-7296749|work=NDTV}} In that same month, World Athletics president and IOC president candidate, Sebastian Coe, said that India can bolster its bid by successfully hosting more international-level sporting events, as the Athletics Federation of India had submitted a bid for the 2028 World Athletics U20 Championships and other athletics events.{{cite web|date=20 December 2024|title=What Sebastian Coe, IOC presidential candidate, thinks can help India win 2036 Olympics hosting bid|url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/india-2036-olympics-bid-sebastian-coe-world-athletics-13846283.html|work=Firstpost}}

In January 2025, a multi-city bid for India was proposed, with events held in the following cities; Ahmedabad (aquatics, athletics, basketball, shooting, tennis, urban sports, volleyball, and hosting the main Olympic Village), Bhubaneswar (field hockey), Bhopal (rowing), Mumbai (cricket, football), Pune (canoeing), and in March 2025, Goa (football, sailing) and the Taj Mahal in Agra (archery) would be added. This approach would fall in line with the Indian government's plan to increase sports engagement across the country.{{Cite web|author=Kumar Srivastava|first=Nitin|date=January 9, 2025|title=Ahmedabad set to be 2036 Olympics hotspot as India considers multi-city Games|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/other-sports/story/india-olympics-2036-ahmedabad-hub-muti-city-hosts-cricket-hockey-2662129-2025-01-09|website=India Today}}{{Cite web|author=May|first=Sam|date=January 12, 2025|title=India eyes multi-city hosting for 2036 Olympics|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1151199/india-eyes-multi-hosting-2036-olympics|website=www.insidethegames.biz}}{{Cite web|author=Muñana|first=Gustavo|date=November 24, 2024|title=Taj Mahal could be linchpin of India's 2036 Olympics bid|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1150245/taj-mahal-linchpin-india-bid-games-2036|website=www.insidethegames.biz}}{{Cite news|date=2025-03-28|title=Goa part of India's 2036 Olympics bid, likely to host Football and Sailing|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/goa-part-of-indias-2036-olympics-bid-likely-to-host-football-and-sailing/articleshow/119611499.cms|work=The Times of India}}

On January 30, 2025, Bhupendrabhai Patel, and members of the Athletics Federation of India, met with Commonwealth Games Federation vice-president Chris Jenkins in Gandhinagar to discuss a bid for the state of Gujarat to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which could be a potential stepping stone for the state to host the Olympics in the future.{{Cite web |last=ANI |date=2025-01-30 |title=Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel meets Commonwealth Games Federation President, discusses development of sports sector |url=https://thenewsmill.com/2025/01/gujarat-cm-bhupendra-patel-meets-commonwealth-games-federation-president-discusses-development-of-sports-sector/ |access-date=2025-02-02 |website=thenewsmill.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=dev |date=2025-01-30 |title=Gujarat Eyes 2030 Commonwealth Games Infrastructure in Place |url=https://urbanacres.in/gujarat-eyes-2030-commonwealth-games-infrastructure-in-place/ |access-date=2025-02-02 |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |date=2025-01-30 |title=Gujarat sets sights on 2030 Commonwealth Games |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/gujarat-sets-sights-on-2030-commonwealth-games/articleshow/117702570.cms |access-date=2025-02-02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

In March 2025, a report from The Times of India revealed a potential estimated budget for the Games if India was to host, which came up to ₹64,000 crore ($7.5 billion).{{Cite news|date=2025-03-26|title=Costliest Olympics: India's Olympics bid for Ahmedabad in 2036 to cost $7.5 billion, $2.5 billion more than LA 2028|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/costliest-olympics-indias-olympics-bid-for-ahmedabad-in-2036-to-cost-7-5-billion-2-5-billion-more-than-la-2028/articleshow/119533835.cms?from=mdr|work=The Economic Times}}

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colspan="4" | During the 2023 Pan American Games, IOC president Thomas Bach suggested that the Chilean Olympic Committee consider bidding for the Olympics in the future after praising the games' organization.{{cite web|date=23 October 2023|title=During the 2023 Pan American Games, speculation began about a future Olympic bid|url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/Deportes/2023/10/23/1110840/maynenicholls-juegos-panamericanos-santiago2023-olimpicos.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023212445/http://www.emol.com/noticias/Deportes/2023/10/23/1110840/maynenicholls-juegos-panamericanos-santiago2023-olimpicos.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 October 2023|website=Emol|language=es}} Once the Games closed, the president of the organizing committee Harold Mayne-Nichols confirmed the intentions to evaluate a potential bid for 2036.{{cite web |last=Miranda |first=Gonzalo |date=7 November 2023 |title=Harold Mayne-Nicholls insistirá en la organización de los JJ.OO. 2036: 'Nadie tiene derecho a quitarnos un sueño' |trans-title=Harold Mayne-Nicholls will insist on organising the 2036 Olympic Games: "Nobody has the right to take away our dream". |url=https://www.adnradio.cl/deportes/2023/11/07/harold-mayne-nicholls-insistira-en-la-organizacion-de-los-jj-oo-2036-nadie-tiene-derecho-a-quitarnos-un-sueno.html |access-date=9 November 2023 |website=ADN |language=es |archive-date=9 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109025459/https://www.adnradio.cl/deportes/2023/11/07/harold-mayne-nicholls-insistira-en-la-organizacion-de-los-jj-oo-2036-nadie-tiene-derecho-a-quitarnos-un-sueno.html |url-status=live }} President Gabriel Boric supported the idea, saying that while a bid it is something that has to be studied carefully, Chile "has the right to dream bigger".{{cite web |last=Miranda |first=Gonzalo |date=24 October 2023 |title=Presidente Boric y la opción de albergar los Juegos Olímpicos 2036: 'Tenemos el derecho a soñar en grande' |trans-title=President Boric and the option to host the 2036 Olympic Games: "We have the right to dream big". |url=https://www.adnradio.cl/santiago-2023/2023/10/24/presidente-boric-y-la-opcion-de-albergar-los-juegos-olimpicos-2036-tenemos-el-derecho-a-sonar-en-grande.html |access-date=9 November 2023 |website=ADN |language=es |archive-date=9 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109025502/https://www.adnradio.cl/santiago-2023/2023/10/24/presidente-boric-y-la-opcion-de-albergar-los-juegos-olimpicos-2036-tenemos-el-derecho-a-sonar-en-grande.html |url-status=live }} In addition, several members of the Chamber of Deputies has asked President Boric to take steps to register a formal bid.{{cite web |date=7 November 2023 |title=¿Juegos Olímpicos Santiago 2036?: Parlamentarios aspiran que Chile sea sede del evento multideportivo « Diario y Radio Universidad Chile |trans-title=Santiago 2036 Olympic Games: Parliamentarians want Chile to host the multi-sport event |url=https://radio.uchile.cl/2023/11/07/juegos-olimpicos-santiago-2036-parlamentarios-aspiran-que-chile-sea-sede-del-evento-multideportivo/ |access-date=10 November 2023 |website=radio.uchile.cl |language=es-ES |archive-date=10 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110062428/https://radio.uchile.cl/2023/11/07/juegos-olimpicos-santiago-2036-parlamentarios-aspiran-que-chile-sea-sede-del-evento-multideportivo/ |url-status=live }}

In May 2024, an interview with Harold Mayne-Nicholls, CEO of the 2023 Pan American Games Organizing Committee, said that Santiago was actively working towards a bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. He said that the country's Minister of Sports, Jaime Pizarro, and the Chilean Olympic Committee, were discussing the feasibility with the IOC. Pizarro also highlighted that Santiago's infrastructure was "in excellent condition." He also pointed out any necessary works that would be needed, such as extending the Santiago Metro to the international airport, building some new and sufficient venues, as well as a need to increase the capacity and technologies of existing venues to meet IOC requirements. An idea of events on Easter Island, and a preference to hold their games in October (which would mark the first Olympics since 2000 to be held outside the traditional summer window) to avoid the colder Southern Hemisphere winter, was also discussed.{{cite news |last=Picazo|first=Raúl Daffunchio|date=25 May 2024 |title=Thomas Bach's encouragement sparks Chile's 2036 Olympic bid|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1145539/bachs-sparks-chiles-2036-olympic-bid|work=Inside the Games}}

In June 2024, Boric confirmed during his annual State of the Nation speech that Chile will offer a bid for the 2036 Olympic Games to be in Santiago, giving green light to the Ministry of Sports to start the process.{{cite news |access-date=1 June 2024 |date=1 June 2024 |title=Urgente: Presidente Boric anuncia postulación de Santiago como sede de los JJOO 2036 |url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/juegos-olimpicos/chilenos/urgente-presidente-boric-anuncia-postulacion-de-santiago-como-sede-de/2024-06-01/114406.html |work=Al Aire Libre}}

In October 2024, in a Panam Sports General Assembly held in Asunción, Paraguay, IOC president Thomas Bach, Minister of Sports, Jaime Pizarro, and Chilean Olympic Committee president Miguel Ángel Mujica discussed held a discussion regarding Santiago's bid. In an interview with EFE, Jaime Pizarro, said that "leveraging all the experience gained from the 2023 Pan American and Parapan American Games, we participated in continuous dialogues about all the preliminary processes, and the decision will be made before Los Angeles 2028." He shared a proposal for the venue plan, which could involve venues being decentralized across the country, such as Pichilemu hosting surfing, Viña del Mar hosting triathlon, and San Pedro de la Paz hosting rowing and canoeing. It is also expected experience will be gained, and potential will be shown from Chile hosting the 2025 Youth Parapan American Games, the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, the 2025 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, the 2025 FIBA Women's AmeriCup, and the 2027 Special Olympics World Summer Games.{{cite web |last=Livingstone|first=Robert|date=4 October 2024|title=Chile among several nations currently in dialogue to host the 2036 Olympic Games with decision expected "before LA 2028": Sport Minister|url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/chile-among-several-nations-currently-in-dialogue-to-host-the-2036-olympic-games-with-decision-expected-before-la-2028-sport-minister/|website=GamesBids|access-date=4 October 2024}}

On 21 April 2024, the Chilean Minister of Sports Jaime Pizarro announced that the government had sent an official letter to the president of the Chilean Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee to apply to host the 2030 Summer Youth Olympics, which could be a potential stepping stone for the city to host the Olympics in the future.{{cite web |title=Chile se postulará como sede de los Juegos Olímpicos de la Juventud 2030 |url=https://www.gob.cl/noticias/chile-postulara-sede-juegos-olimpicos-juventud-2030/ |website=Gobierno de Chile |date=21 April 2025 |access-date=21 April 2025|lang=es-CL}}{{cite news |last1=González Lucay |first1=Carlos |title=Un paso clave a la máxima cita: Chile postulará a los Juegos Olímpicos de la Juventud de 2030 |url=https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/asoma-un-nuevo-megaevento-chile-postulara-a-los-juegos-olimpicos-de-la-juventud-de-2030/ |access-date=21 April 2025 |work=La Tercera |date=21 April 2025}}{{cite news |last1=Zavala |first1=Jaime |title=Con la cita máxima del deporte en la mira: Chile postulará a Juegos Olímpicos de la Juventud de 2030 |url=https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/deportes/mas-deportes/2025/04/21/con-la-cita-maxima-del-deporte-en-la-mira-chile-postulara-a-juegos-olimpicos-de-la-juventud-de-2030.shtml |access-date=21 April 2025 |work=BioBioChile |date=21 April 2025}}

=Potential bids=

==Africa==

As of 2025, the Olympic Games have never been staged in Africa, the only humanly habitable continent to hold this distinction.

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Egypt has expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics in a multi-million dollar under-construction sports complex called the Egypt International Olympic City, 45 kilometers east of Cairo.{{cite web |last1=Nestler |first1=Stefan |last2=Yang |first2=William |date=17 January 2022 |title=Olympics 2036: Egypt looking to reach top of international sports pyramid |url=https://www.dw.com/en/olympics-2036-egypt-looking-to-reach-top-of-international-sports-pyramid/a-60450345 |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=Dw.com |archive-date=5 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505001527/https://www.dw.com/en/olympics-2036-egypt-looking-to-reach-top-of-international-sports-pyramid/a-60450345 |url-status=live }} In January 2022, the Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports, Ashraf Sobhy, revealed the country's plans to bid for the games and potentially seek to become the first nation in Africa to host the Olympic Games. Cairo had previously bid for the 2008 Summer Olympics and was not shortlisted, with the games eventually going to Beijing, China.{{cite web |last=Sawy |first=Nada El |date=3 January 2022 |title=Egypt considering bid for 2036 Olympic games |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/mena/egypt/2022/01/03/egypt-considering-bid-for-2036-olympic-games/ |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=thenationalnews.com |archive-date=5 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505001527/https://www.thenationalnews.com/mena/egypt/2022/01/03/egypt-considering-bid-for-2036-olympic-games/ |url-status=live }} The project features a 93,940-seat stadium, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis courts and two indoor venues.{{cite news |last=Berkeley |first=Geoff |date=2 January 2022 |title=Egyptian Sports Minister reveals plan to bid for 2036 Olympic Games |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1117335/egypt-plans-bid-2036-olympic-games |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426123551/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1117335/egypt-plans-bid-2036-olympic-games |archive-date=26 April 2022 |work=Inside the Games}}

In April 2024, BBC Sport reported that Egypt was preparing to table a proposal to the International Olympic Committee.{{cite web |last1=Vedan|first1=Eshlin|last2=Stevens|first2=Rob|date=17 April 2024|title=Will Africa ever host the Olympic Games as Egypt prepares 2036 bid?|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/africa/68817809|access-date=17 April 2024|website=BBC Sport}} The Egyptian Olympic Committee is hoping that the success of their athletes at the 2024 Summer Olympics would help bolster Egypt's resume, which would benefit their bid should they launch it.{{cite news|url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/egypt-aims-for-athletic-success-at-paris-2024-to-build-resume-for-2036-olympics-bid/|title=Egypt aims for athletic success at Paris 2024 to build resume for 2036 Olympics bid|first=Robert|last=Livingstone|website=Gamesbids.com|date=6 June 2024|access-date=6 June 2024}}

During the 2024 Summer Olympics, Mustapha Berraf, the head of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, announced during a press conference that Egypt was also bidding for the 2040 Summer Olympics.{{Cite news|last=IANS |date=2024-08-12 |title=Egypt eyes historic Olympic bid for 2036 and 2040 |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/egypt-eyes-historic-olympic-bid-for-2036-and-2040-1503330822.html |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=The Statesman |language=en}}

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! style="text-align:center" scope="row" | South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC)

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During the 2024 Summer Olympics, Mustapha Berraf, the president of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, mentioned during a press conference that Cape Town was considering a bid for a future Summer Olympic Games, without specifying an edition.{{cite news|author=Livingstone |first=Robert |date=14 August 2024 |title=In Paris, several nations flexed with plans to bid for future Olympic Games. Here's a list.|url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/in-paris-several-nations-flexed-with-plans-to-bid-for-future-olympic-games-heres-a-list/|work=GamesBids.com}} Cape Town previously bid for the 2004 Summer Olympics, losing to Athens.

On 22 November 2024, the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee president, Barry Hendricks, alongside CEO Nozipho Jafta and the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie met with the IOC’s Future Host Commission to explore the potential opportunities and requirements for South Africa to host the 2036 Olympics. According to IOC President Thomas Bach, "Africa is on the rise and South Africa has the stability, the infrastructure and vision to stage an Olympics".{{cite news|date=25 November 2024|title=IOC welcomes interest from South Africa to host future Olympic Games in 2036|url=https://olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-welcomes-interest-from-south-africa-to-host-future-olympic-games-in-2036|work=International Olympic Committee}}{{cite news|date=23 November 2024 |title=SA explores hosting 2036 Olympics and Paralympics |url=https://www.teamsa.co.za/south-africa-explores-hosting-2036-olympics-paralympics/ |work=SASCOC}}{{cite news|url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/south-africa-kicks-off-2036-olympic-bid-with-official-meetings-at-ioc-headquarters/|title=South Africa kicks off 2036 Olympic bid with official meetings at IOC headquarters|first=Robert|last=Livingstone|website=Gamesbids.com|date=22 November 2024}}

On 2 December 2024, the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee president, Barry Hendricks, confirmed that South Africa's Olympic bid would be launched at some point after February 2025.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-02 |title=SASCOC to launch hosting bid for 2036 Olympic Games |url=https://www.sabcsport.com/news/sascoc-to-launch-the-bid-host-the-2036-olympic-games-in-february |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=SABC |language=en}}

==Asia==

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In 2022, the mayor of Seoul, Oh Se-hoon said he was quietly pursuing his city to host the 2036 Olympics.{{cite news |title=Oh says he's pursuing 2036 Olympic Games 'quietly' |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/10/20/national/socialAffairs/Korea-Olympics-2036/20221020182758525.html |access-date=22 October 2022 |work=Korea Joongang Daily |date=20 October 2022 |language=en |archive-date=22 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022044612/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/10/20/national/socialAffairs/Korea-Olympics-2036/20221020182758525.html |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last=Boram |first=Park |date=20 October 2022 |title=Seoul Mayor Oh to go on 11-day trip to key European cities |url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20221020005000315 |access-date=22 October 2022 |work=Yonhap News Agency |archive-date=22 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022050942/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20221020005000315 |url-status=live }} He met with International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland on 24 October 2022, and proposed Seoul's bid to host the Olympics. He also outlined the city's ongoing ₩2.1 trillion (US$1.46 billion) project to build a large-scale sports and entertainment complex (Jamsil Sports MICE Complex) in southeastern Seoul, saying the complex can be used as an instrumental facility for the 2036 Olympics. The Jamsil Sports MICE Complex is being built on the site of the Seoul Sports Complex, and will include the existing Seoul Olympic Stadium, as well as a new baseball stadium, a new indoor arena, an underground swimming pool as well as a convention and exhibition center and 3 hotels.{{cite news|title=Jamsil MICE Complex set to be showstopper|url=https://www.coliseum-online.com/jamsil-mice-complex-set-to-be-showstopper/|access-date=1 April 2022|work=Coliseum Global Sports Venue Alliance|date=1 April 2022|archive-date=3 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403083958/https://www.coliseum-online.com/jamsil-mice-complex-set-to-be-showstopper/|url-status=live}} Bach responded that Seoul appears to be prepared to host an Olympics, referring to his recent visit to Seoul and briefings he received on the project.{{cite news |last=Boram |first=Park |date=26 October 2022 |title=Seoul Mayor Oh meets with IOC chief in Lausanne to promote Seoul's bid for the 2036 Olympics |url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20221026003500315 |access-date=29 October 2022 |work=Yonhap News Agency |language=en |archive-date=29 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221029014658/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20221026003500315 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Olympic committees meet in Seoul for convention |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/10/18/national/socialAffairs/Korea-Seoul-Olympics/20221018190717601.html |access-date=29 October 2022 |work=Korea JoongAng Daily |date=18 October 2022 |archive-date=29 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221029014808/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/10/18/national/socialAffairs/Korea-Seoul-Olympics/20221018190717601.html |url-status=live }} If Seoul was selected, this would have been the second Summer Olympic Games to be hosted in Seoul, after the 1988 Summer Olympics.

In December 2024, the mayor of Seoul, Oh Se-hoon, confirmed that the Korean Institute of Sport Science had conducted a study on the bid's economic viability, which determined that the cost to benefit ratio reached a satisfactory 1.03. There have been early proposals for venues, such as Gwanghwamun Square hosting archery, and Hangang Park hosting beach volleyball. Two neighbouring provinces were also confirmed to host some sports with Seoul if selected; Incheon and Gyeonggi Province. On 26 December, venue inspections began in Seoul.{{cite news|last=Carro|first=Javier|date=27 December 2024|title=Seoul, another step towards 2036 Olympic Games|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1150974/seoul-a-step-forward-towards-olympi|website=Inside the Games}}

In November 2024, the Korean Sports and Olympic Committee set a deadline of November 12 for cities or regions to submit letters of intent, with the committee expected to select a candidate in February 2025. Cities included Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Gangwon and North Jeolla Province. The governor of North Jeolla Province, Kim Gwan-young, had proposed North Jeolla Province's bid, with original plans to use 22 existing venues (including a renovation of Jeonju World Cup Stadium to become an Olympic stadium) and constructing 11 temporary venues using wooden structures, with an expected budget of ₩10.3 trillion ($7.4 billion), with an economic return of ₩42 trillion ($30 billion).{{cite news|last=Livingstone|first=Robert|date=8 November 2024|title=South Korean regions position for 2036 Olympic bid while NOC faces autonomy crisis|url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/south-korean-regions-position-for-2036-olympic-bid-while-noc-faces-autonomy-crisis/|website=Games Bids}}

On February 28, 2025, a presentation was held to choose either Seoul or North Jeolla for the bid. The evaluation committee consisted of officials from numerous Korean national sport federations. North Jeolla would win 49–11 against Seoul. The North Jeolla bid also changed its bid plans with a larger emphasis on cost efficiency and regional development, with plans for events to be spread across the country's central and east; Daegu to host athletics, Gwangju hosting archery and swimming, and Hongseong County hosting tennis. The bid requires approval from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ministry of Economy and Finance before the Korean Sports and Olympic Committee can submit it to the International Olympic Committee.{{cite news|date=28 February 2025|title=North Jeolla beats Seoul to become S. Korean candidate in bid for 2036 Summer Olympics|url=https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10431527|website=The Korea Herald}}

style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Doha

! scope="row" | {{Flag|Qatar}}

! style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC)

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There are plans for Doha to host the 2036 Games, and there have been meetings with IOC President Thomas Bach. During these meetings, officials had claimed that 80 percent of the venues that would be required in Doha (and surrounding cities like Lusail and Al Rayyan) already exist, as well as the city boasting modern and capable transportation infrastructure. Doha previously bid for both the 2016 Summer Olympics and 2020 Summer Olympics, but was not shortlisted either time. The Games would be awarded to Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo, respectively.{{cite web |last=Mackay |first=Duncan |date=15 April 2022 |title=Doha has been snubbed for the Olympics twice, so will make sure is third time lucky |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1121907/duncan-mackay-blog-on-doha-olympic-bids |website=Inside the Games |access-date=17 April 2022 |archive-date=17 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417153459/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1121907/duncan-mackay-blog-on-doha-olympic-bids |url-status=live }} Qatar hosted the 2006 Asian Games, 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, the 2024 World Aquatics Championships, and is scheduled to host the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2030 Asian Games.

Towards the end of April 2024, Qatari newspaper Al-Watan reported that Qatari officials were preparing a comprehensive bid file.{{cite news |last=Livingstone |first=Robert |date=27 April 2024|title=Qatar furthers progress towards 2036 Olympic Games bid|url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/qatar-furthers-progress-towards-2036-olympic-games-bid/|access-date=27 April 2024|website=GamesBids.com}} On 28 May 2024, Spanish sports website Relevo reported that despite Doha's bid not being confirmed, it was preferred among IOC members, while Qatari officials outlining the final plans for their bid, which, according to Relevo, is allegedly a preferred host.{{cite web|date=28 May 2024|title=Doha to host 2036 Olympics, says respected Spanish sports site Relevo|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1145650/doha-to-host-2036-olympics-reports|work=Inside the Games}}

style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Riyadh

! scope="row" | {{Flag|Saudi Arabia}}

! style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee (SAOC)

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With Saudi Arabia set to host the 2027 Olympic Esports Games, the 2029 Asian Winter Games, the 2034 FIFA World Cup, the 2034 Asian Games, as well as investing in LIV Golf, the 2024 Esports World Cup and the Saudi Pro League, along with plans to build a new Formula One track in Qiddiya, Saudi sport stakeholders have been considering on a bid to host the Olympics as early as 2036.{{cite news |last=Livingstone |first=Robert |date=5 March 2024 |title=Saudi Arabia launches unlosable 2034 FIFA World Cup bid with slogan, logo, website and an updated roadmap|url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/other-games-bids/saudi-arabia-launches-unlosable-2034-fifa-world-cup-bid-with-slogan-logo-website-and-an-updated-roadmap/|access-date=5 March 2024 |website=GamesBids.com}} Saudi Arabia has denied allegations that hosting the 2036 Olympics would allow the country to continue its campaign sportswashing to direct attention away from poor human rights records and corruption scandals.{{cite web|date=22 August 2022|title=Saudi Minister says hosting Olympics is "ultimate goal", rejects sportswashing allegations|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1127216/saudi-minister-olympics|work=Inside the Games}}

==Europe==

class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
style="background-color: #BFD7FF" width="20%" | City

! style="background-color: #BFD7FF" width="20%" | Country

! style="background-color: #BFD7FF" width="25%" | National Olympic Committee

style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Budapest

! scope="row" | {{flag|Hungary}}

! style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB)

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After hosting the 2022 World Aquatics Championships and the 2023 World Athletics Championships, Budapest is hoping these events will help them achieve a long-term goal of hosting the Summer Olympics.{{cite web |last=Mackay |first=Duncan |date=11 August 2023 |title=Budapest Mayor accepts invitation from Coe to attend World Athletics Championships after dispute settled |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1139772/budapest-mayor-world-championships-row |access-date=11 August 2023 |website=Inside the Games |archive-date=11 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811191738/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1139772/budapest-mayor-world-championships-row |url-status=live }}

In August 2024, the Mayor of Budapest, Gergely Karácsony, confirmed on RTL that he backed Budapest hosting the 2036 Olympics, but a bid would only be possible if the Prime Minister of Hungary increases the funding needed to bid for and host the games, as it is being withheld by an opposing political party.{{cite news|last=Livingstone|first=Robert|date=25 August 2024|title=Budapest 2036 Olympic bid has support from municipal and federal governments only if opposing parties resolve differences|url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/olympics-2/|website=GamesBids.com}} In November 2024, the Curia of Hungary ruled that a referendum to determine whether Budapest should bid may be held, overturning a decision that was made by the General Assembly of Budapest.{{cite news|last=Csonka|first=Tamas|date=14 November 2024|title=Budapest to hold referendum on hosting 2036 Olympics Games|url=https://www.intellinews.com/budapest-to-hold-referendum-on-hosting-2036-olympics-games-353283/|website=bne IntelliNews}}

style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Florence–Bologna or Turin

! scope="row" | {{flag|Italy}}

! style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI)

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In July 2021, the mayors of Florence Dario Nardella and Bologna Virginio Merola and the governors of Tuscany Eugenio Giani and Emilia Romagna Stefano Bonaccini expressed interest to present a bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics.{{cite web |last=Iovane |first=Domenico |date=3 August 2021 |title=Le sedi delle prossime olimpiadi? Ecco quali città le ospiteranno (E chi sta pensando di candidarsi) |trans-title=The venues for the next Olympics? Here are which cities will host them (and who is thinking of applying) |url=https://www.true-news.it/sports/le-sedi-delle-prossime-olimpiadi-ecco-quali-citta-le-ospiteranno-e-chi-sta-pensando-di-candidarsi |website=True-news.it |language=Italian |access-date=2 September 2021 |archive-date=17 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211217131036/https://www.true-news.it/sports/le-sedi-delle-prossime-olimpiadi-ecco-quali-citta-le-ospiteranno-e-chi-sta-pensando-di-candidarsi |url-status=live }} In July 2022, Turin City Council committed to the mayor supporting the application in front of the Piedmontese and Italian governments.{{cite web |last=Spinello |first=Vincenzo |date=4 July 2022 |title=Torino potrebbe candidarsi come città ospitante delle Olimpiadi del 2036 |trans-title=Turin could bid as host city for the 2036 Olympics |url=https://www.quotidianopiemontese.it/2022/07/04/torino-potrebbe-candidarsi-come-citta-ospitante-delle-olimpiadi-del-2036/ |access-date=19 July 2022 |website=Quotidiano Piemontese |language=Italian |archive-date=21 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220721082445/https://www.quotidianopiemontese.it/2022/07/04/torino-potrebbe-candidarsi-come-citta-ospitante-delle-olimpiadi-del-2036/ |url-status=live }} Turin previously hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics.

style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Copenhagen

! scope="row" | {{flag|Denmark}}

! style="text-align:center" scope="row" | National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark (DIF)

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Mia Nyegaard, mayor of the Culture and Leisure Committee of the Copenhagen City Council, considered a small-budget Olympics with minimal investment and using the facilities that the area has to offer. She stated that the plan would involve building a temporary Olympic Stadium and either the development of an athletes’ village that could later be converted to student and family housing, or using cruise ships in the Port of Copenhagen as the athletes’ village (which is similar to a passenger-cargo ship being used to house surfing athletes in Tahiti during the 2024 Summer Olympics).{{cite web|url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/future-summer-bids/city-politician-considers-sustainable-copenhagen-2036-olympic-bid-on-a-small-budget/|title=City politician considers sustainable Copenhagen 2036 Olympic bid on a small budget|first=Robert|last=Livingstone|website=Gamesbids.com|date=11 April 2022|access-date=26 June 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526042758/https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/future-summer-bids/city-politician-considers-sustainable-copenhagen-2036-olympic-bid-on-a-small-budget/|url-status=live}} The third edition of the SportsPro Hackathon, held in late February 2023, featured 14 teams from five countries competing in three challenges on three sustainable ideas for a 2036 Olympics in Copenhagen, which saw teams design a sustainable development for Copenhagen using a company part of The Olympic Partner (TOP) programme. The 3 winners, respectively, showed houses made from shipping containers for Airbnb, a cost-effective regeneration of Mjølnerparken that would also host the athlete's village, and a line of reusable drinks cups from Coca-Cola that would connect to a mobile app.{{cite news |last=Jones |first=Rory |date=27 March 2023 |title=SportsPro Hackathon 2023: Three sustainable ideas for a 2036 Olympics in Copenhagen |work=SportsProMedia |publisher=SportsPro |url=https://www.sportspromedia.com/insights/analysis/sportspro-hackathon-2023-copenhagen-olympics-2036-sustainability/ |url-status=live |access-date=27 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227190448/https://www.sportspromedia.com/insights/analysis/sportspro-hackathon-2023-copenhagen-olympics-2036-sustainability/?zephr_sso_ott=13yfc6 |archive-date=27 December 2023}}

In September 2024, the Copenhagen City Council would budget 500,000 kroner to explore a 2036 Olympic bid, and the funds will also be used to submit a bid for the 2030 Summer Youth Olympics.{{cite web|url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/copenhagen-to-bid-for-2030-youth-olympics-and-study-possible-run-at-2036-olympic-games-in-denmark/|title=Copenhagen to bid for 2030 Youth Olympics and study possible run at 2036 Olympic Games in Denmark|author=Robert Livingstone|work=GamesBids.com|date=9 September 2024|access-date=2023-09-09}}

==North America==

class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
style="background-color: #BFD7FF" width="20%" | City

! style="background-color: #BFD7FF" width="20%" | Country

! style="background-color: #BFD7FF" width="25%" | National Olympic Committee

style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Toronto–Montreal

! scope="row" | {{Flag|Canada}}

! style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Canadian Olympic Committee (COC)

colspan="3" | On 3 February 2021, Le Journal de Montréal reported that the Canadian Olympic Committee was exploring the possibility of a joint Montreal–Toronto bid for either the 2032 or 2036 Summer Olympics.{{cite web |last=Tremblay |first=Réjean |title=Les Jeux olympiques partagés |trans-title=The shared Olympic Games |url=https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2021/02/03/les-jeux-olympiques-partages |access-date=4 February 2021 |website=Le Journal de Montréal |date=3 February 2021 |language=French |archive-date=13 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213022125/https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2021/02/03/les-jeux-olympiques-partages |url-status=live }} Potential venues include those used for the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, and the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto. Toronto previously bid for the 2008 Summer Olympics, losing to Beijing.{{cite web|date=2 February 2021|title=Montreal and Toronto together in the adventure of the Olympic Games?|url=https://www.inspiredtraveler.ca/montreal-and-toronto-together-in-the-adventure-of-the-olympic-games/|access-date=4 February 2021|website=Inspired Traveler - Latest News|language=en-US}} {{Dead link|date=August 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

=Cancelled or rejected bids=

==Asia==

class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
style="background-color: #BFD7FF" width="20%" | City

! style="background-color: #BFD7FF" width="20%" | Country

! style="background-color: #BFD7FF" width="25%" | National Olympic Committee

style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Chengdu-Chongqing

! scope="row" | {{Flag|China}}

! style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Chinese Olympic Committee (CHNOC)

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China launched a proposal for a joint bid involving Chengdu and Chongqing for the 2032 or the 2036 Summer Olympics.{{cite web |last=White |first=Jonathan |date=28 November 2020 |title=China to bid for 2032 Olympics in Sichuan: reports |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3111748/china-bid-2032-olympics-chengdu-chongqing |access-date=8 September 2021 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en |archive-date=2 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211102133246/https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3111748/china-bid-2032-olympics-chengdu-chongqing |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Slater |first1=Jack |last2=Richards |first2=Evelyn |date=8 August 2021 |title=Where the next 2024, 2028 and 2032 Olympics will be held |url=https://metro.co.uk/2021/07/24/where-will-the-next-olympics-be-held-2024-and-2028-host-cities-revealed-14971810/ |access-date=8 September 2021 |website=Metro |language=en |archive-date=29 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029202017/https://metro.co.uk/2021/07/24/where-will-the-next-olympics-be-held-2024-and-2028-host-cities-revealed-14971810/ |url-status=live }} In March 2018, Pu Hu, a member of the CPPCC Chengdu Committee, submitted a proposal for Chengdu to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games.{{cite web |last=Dreyer |first=Mark |date=5 March 2018 |title=Are the Olympics coming to China's panda capital, Chengdu? |url=https://chinasportsinsider.com/2018/03/05/the-olympics-are-heading-to-chengdu/ |access-date=8 September 2021 |website=China Sports Insider |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404114405/https://chinasportsinsider.com/2018/03/05/the-olympics-are-heading-to-chengdu/ |url-status=live }} Chengdu hosted the 2021 Summer World University Games, and will host the 2025 World Games.

There has been no news regarding the bid since, but a member of the Chengdu Municipal People's Congress{{who|date=March 2025}} had allegedly clarified that they will not submit a bid.{{citation needed|date=March 2025}}

==Europe==

class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
style="background-color: #BFD7FF" width="20%" | City

! style="background-color: #BFD7FF" width="20%" | Country

! style="background-color: #BFD7FF" width="25%" | National Olympic Committee

style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Madrid

! scope="row" | {{flag|Spain}}

! style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Spanish Olympic Committee (COE)

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After multiple unsuccessful bids for the Summer Olympics, Spain had originally planned to bid for the 2036 Olympics, but later shifted its focus to restructure the bid criteria potentially for the 2040 Olympics or beyond.{{cite web |last=Livingstone |first=Robert |date=23 March 2022 |title=Spain abandons Madrid 2036 Olympic bid to focus on possible Pyrenees-Barcelona 2030 Winter Games |url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/winter-olympic-bids/future-winter-bids/spain-abandons-madrid-2036-olympic-bid-to-focus-on-possible-pyrenees-barcelona-2030-winter-games/ |access-date=1 May 2022 |website=Gamesbids.com |archive-date=26 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526043937/https://gamesbids.com/eng/winter-olympic-bids/future-winter-bids/spain-abandons-madrid-2036-olympic-bid-to-focus-on-possible-pyrenees-barcelona-2030-winter-games/ |url-status=live }} Spanish Olympic Committee President Alejandro Blanco stated, "I have had several meetings with the Mayor of Madrid talking about this issue and Madrid, without a doubt, is a city that should try to host the Olympic Games, but it will not opt for the 2036 Games." In 2023, the president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, suggested that her city could be back on track. But the IOC Executive Board's secrecy policy about the current bid parties list, made it unclear who was right on the destiny of the Madrid bid. To date, the only Olympic Games celebrated in the country were the 1992 Summer Olympics, which were held in Barcelona. Madrid had previously bid for the 1972, 2012, 2016, and the 2020 games. The latter games were awarded to Munich, London, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo, respectively.{{cite web |last=Brennan |first=Eliott |date=23 March 2022 |title=Spanish Olympic Committee President rules out bid to host 2036 Olympic Games |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1120917/spanish-olympic-president-rules-out-bid |access-date=26 June 2022 |website=Inside the Games |archive-date=20 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520165510/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1120917/spanish-olympic-president-rules-out-bid |url-status=live }}

style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Odesa

! scope="row" | {{flag|Ukraine}}

! style="text-align:center" scope="row" | National Olympic Committee of Ukraine (NOCU)

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Businessman and politician Borys Kolesnikov helped oversee Ukraine's co-hosting of UEFA Euro 2012 after being appointed as Deputy Prime Minister in 2010 and is the leader of the political party Ukraine is Our Home, created in early 2021.{{cite web |date=30 May 2021 |title=Лідером нової партії "Україна - наш дім" обрано Бориса Колеснікова |trans-title=Borys Kolesnikov elected leader of new party "Ukraine is our home" |url=https://ua.interfax.com.ua/news/political/747322.html |website=Interfax-Ukraine |language=uk |access-date=17 November 2022 |archive-date=22 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222015532/https://ua.interfax.com.ua/news/political/747322.html |url-status=live }} In September 2021, he was quoted as expecting the 2036 Summer Olympic Games to generate income and development for the city's local economy and tourism.{{cite web |last=Burke |first=Patrick |date=30 September 2021 |title=Odessa bid for 2036 Olympic Games possible, Ukrainian politician Kolesnikov moots |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1113634/odessa-2036-olympics-bid-ukraine |website=Inside the Games |language=en |access-date=7 November 2021 |archive-date=24 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124142837/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1113634/odessa-2036-olympics-bid-ukraine |url-status=live }} Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Odesa and its surrounding region have been the target of frequent shelling and air strikes by Russian forces, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings.{{cite web|date=17 November 2022|access-date=17 November 2022|title=Russia unleashes more strikes on Ukraine, as UN says Black Sea grain deal extended|language=en|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-17/russia-unleashes-strikes-on-ukraine-un-black-sea-grain-deal/101668546|website=ABC News|archive-date=17 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117110516/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-17/russia-unleashes-strikes-on-ukraine-un-black-sea-grain-deal/101668546|url-status=live}}

style="text-align:center" scope="row" | London

! scope="row" | {{flag|United Kingdom}}

! style="text-align:center" scope="row" | British Olympic Association (BOA)

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In February 2019, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced the possibility of London hosting either the 2032 or 2036 Summer Olympics. The mayor remarked that 2032 "was not out of the question", but that a 2036 bid was more likely. London had the Summer Olympics in 1908, 1948, and 2012.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/olympics/2019/02/26/mayor-london-uk-sport-back-idea-oflondon-bid-2036-olympics/|title=Mayor of London and UK Sport back idea of London bid for 2036 Olympics|last=Wilson|first=Jeremy|date=26 February 2019|work=The Telegraph|access-date=1 April 2019|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235|archive-date=24 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424162007/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/olympics/2019/02/26/mayor-london-uk-sport-back-idea-oflondon-bid-2036-olympics/|url-status=live}}{{cite web |date=27 February 2019 |title=London backed to make bid for the 2036 Olympic Games |url=https://www.theweek.co.uk/olympics/99891/london-backed-to-make-bid-for-the-2036-olympic-games |access-date=1 April 2019 |website=The Week UK |language=en |archive-date=15 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815055500/https://www.theweek.co.uk/olympics/99891/london-backed-to-make-bid-for-the-2036-olympic-games |url-status=live }} In the end, London did not submit a bid for 2032. In July 2022, Khan said he and his office were working on plans to bring the Olympics back to London in 2036 in what would be the "greenest Games ever".{{cite web |date=22 July 2022 |title=London working on bid to host 'greenest ever' Olympics and Paralympics, says Mayor Sadiq Khan |url=https://www.skysports.com/olympics/news/15234/12656875/london-working-on-bid-to-host-greenest-ever-olympics-and-paralympics-says-mayor-sadiq-khan#:~:text=The%20earliest%20London%20could%20bid,all%20but%20confirmed%20for%202032. |access-date=26 July 2022 |website=Sky Sports |language=en |archive-date=25 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725213202/https://www.skysports.com/olympics/news/15234/12656875/london-working-on-bid-to-host-greenest-ever-olympics-and-paralympics-says-mayor-sadiq-khan#:~:text=The%20earliest%20London%20could%20bid,all%20but%20confirmed%20for%202032. |url-status=live }} In a January 2023 interview, the Mayor stated London would not submit a bid for 2036, and would instead explore the option of hosting the Games in 2040.{{cite web |last1=Marius |first1=Callum |last2=Percival |first2=Richard |date=30 January 2023 |title=Sadiq Khan hints London could bid for 2040 Olympics |url=https://www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/sadiq-khan-hints-london-could-26110669 |access-date=21 February 2023 |website=MyLondon |language=en |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221214707/https://www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/sadiq-khan-hints-london-could-26110669 |url-status=live }}

style="text-align:center" scope="row" colspan="2"| {{flag|Poland}} (host city not specified)

! style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Polish Olympic Committee (PKOI)

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In July 2023, on TVP Sport, the Polish Minister of Sport and Tourism, Kamil Bortniczuk, spoke about his feelings about the third European Games held in Kraków and the possibility of organizing the Olympic Games. He said that Poland has made a huge step forward and is ready to host the Games in 2036, 2040, or 2044, without yet indicating which city would apply for it.{{cite web |date=6 July 2023 |title=Poland should bid to host 2036 Olympics: sports minister - English Section - polskieradio.pl |url=https://polskieradio.pl/395/7790/artykul/3203083,poland-should-bid-to-host-2036-olympics-sports-minister |access-date=24 August 2023 |website=polskieradio.pl |archive-date=19 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240219113129/https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7790/artykul/3203083,poland-should-bid-to-host-2036-olympics-sports-minister |url-status=live }}

Announced in Zakopane by President Andrzej Duda, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Minister of Sport and Tourism, Kamil Bortniczuk on 26 September 2023, during the European Sport and Tourism Congress.{{cite news |author= |date=27 September 2023 |title=Poland plans 2036 Olympic bid |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/olympics/news/poland-2036-olympics-bid-warsaw |access-date=2 October 2023 |website=NBC Sports |archive-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002002835/https://www.nbcsports.com/olympics/news/poland-2036-olympics-bid-warsaw |url-status=live }}{{cite news|url=https://sport.interia.pl/igrzyska-olimpijskie/news-ruszyl-europejski-kongres-sportu-i-turystyki-i-od-razu-zapow,nId,7050609|title=Ruszył Europejski Kongres Sportu i Turystyki. I od razu zapowiedź wielkiego wydarzenia|trans-title=The European Congress of Sport and Tourism has started. And immediately the announcement of a great event|first=Tomasz|last=Kalemba|website=Interia Sport|date=26 September 2023|access-date=2 October 2023|language=pl|archive-date=28 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928231758/https://sport.interia.pl/igrzyska-olimpijskie/news-ruszyl-europejski-kongres-sportu-i-turystyki-i-od-razu-zapow,nId,7050609|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.rmf24.pl/sport/news-polska-chce-zorganizowac-letnie-igrzyska-olimpijskie-2036,nId,7052621#crp_state=1|title=Polska chce zorganizować letnie igrzyska olimpijskie 2036|trans-title=Poland wants to organize the 2036 Summer Olympics|first=Joanna|last=Potocka|website=RMF 24|date=27 September 2023|access-date=2 October 2023|language=pl|archive-date=29 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929210055/https://www.rmf24.pl/sport/news-polska-chce-zorganizowac-letnie-igrzyska-olimpijskie-2036,nId,7052621#crp_state=1|url-status=live}} After the 3rd European Games in Kraków, the Polish government expressed interest in submitting an application for the Games in 2036 or 2044, with Warsaw being the city likely to be chosen.{{cite news |last1=Charlish |first1=Alan |last2=Florkiewicz |first2=Pawel |date=27 September 2023 |title=Poland says it will bid to hold the Olympics in 2036 |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/poland-says-it-will-bid-hold-olympics-2036-2023-09-27/ |access-date=2 October 2023 |website=Reuters |archive-date=1 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001234230/https://www.reuters.com/sports/poland-says-it-will-bid-hold-olympics-2036-2023-09-27/ |url-status=live }}

Following the 2023 Polish parliamentary election won by the Civic Coalition led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, on 5 January 2024, the Polish Minister of Sport and Tourism Slawomir Nitras announced that the country was not ready to further pursue its bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. When speaking to the Polish Press Agency, he said that "it would be necessary to make a bid and participate in a competition with other countries. Poland is not ready for that today."{{cite news |last=Livingstone |first=Robert |date=5 January 2024 |title=Poland backtracks on 2036 Olympic bid proposed by President, sport minister claims nation not ready |url=https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/poland-backtracks-on-2036-olympic-bid-proposed-by-president-sport-minister-claims-nation-not-ready/ |access-date=5 January 2024 |website=GamesBids.com |archive-date=5 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105170707/https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/poland-backtracks-on-2036-olympic-bid-proposed-by-president-sport-minister-claims-nation-not-ready/ |url-status=live }}

During a conference in Karczew in August 2024, Tusk said that Poland would focus on bidding for the 2040 or 2044 Olympics, as based on IOC's preliminary assessment that would be more viable.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pap.pl/aktualnosci/sensacyjna-zapowiedz-polska-chce-zorganizowac-igrzyska-olimpijskie |access-date=2024-08-16 |website=www.pap.pl |title=Polska chce zorganizować Igrzyska Olimpijskie |language=pl}}{{Cite web |last=Presse |first=AFP-Agence France |title=Poland To Bid For Summer Olympics In 2040 Or 2044 |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/poland-to-bid-for-summer-olympics-in-2040-or-2044-a9704528 |access-date=2024-08-16 |website=www.barrons.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=S.A |first=Telewizja Polska |title=Poland seeks to host Olympic Games |url=https://tvpworld.com/79922560/poland-seeks-to-host-olympic-games-pm-announces |access-date=2024-08-16 |website=tvpworld.com |language=pl}}

style="text-align:center" scope="row" | Berlin

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! style="text-align:center" scope="row" | German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB)

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Since these OIympics will mark 100 years since the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, LSB President Thomas Härtel envisioned a campaign reminiscent of the 2006 FIFA World Cup and its motto, "Die Welt zu Gast bei Freunden" ("A time to make friends"), and proposed a joint bid of Berlin and Tel Aviv. However, the idea to host the games together with Israel has since been abandoned as German stakeholders are leaning towards a sole German host.{{cite news |title=Olympia 2036 in Berlin und Tel Aviv? |trans-title=2036 Olympics in Berlin and Tel Aviv? |url=https://www.stadionwelt.de/news/25799/olympia-2036-in-berlin-und-tel-aviv |work=Stadionwelt |language=de |access-date=11 August 2021 |archive-date=13 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210813184731/https://www.stadionwelt.de/news/25799/olympia-2036-in-berlin-und-tel-aviv |url-status=live }} Other potential cities are Hamburg, Munich, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, as well as the regions of North Rhine-Westphalia and Bavaria. In autumn 2023, DOSB toured through German cities to discuss a potential bid with the local population, because of the previously rejected Hamburg 2024 bid in a referendum.{{cite web |date=18 October 2023 |title=DOSB LÄDT HAMBURG ZUM DIALOG ÜBER OLYMPIA EIN |trans-title=DOSB invites Hamburg to a dialogue about the Olympics |url=https://www.dosb.de/sonderseiten/news/news-detail/news/dosb-laedt-hamburg-zum-dialog-ueber-olympia-ein |website=Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund |language=German |access-date=21 October 2023 |archive-date=23 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023230718/https://www.dosb.de/sonderseiten/news/news-detail/news/dosb-laedt-hamburg-zum-dialog-ueber-olympia-ein |url-status=live }} The Governing Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner announced his support for the bid on 13 November 2023.{{cite web |last=Picazo |first=Raúl Daffunchio |date=13 November 2023 |title=Berlin 2036: Government Support for the Candidacy |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1142469/berlin-2036-support-for-the-candidacy |website=Inside the Games |access-date=14 November 2023 |archive-date=14 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231114161656/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1142469/berlin-2036-support-for-the-candidacy |url-status=live }}

On 24 July 2024, the Federal Cabinet announced that it would prefer to see Germany host the 2040 Summer Olympics, which would occur on the year of the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Germany.{{Cite web |last=Presse |first=AFP-Agence France |title=Germany To Bid For 2040 Summer Olympics |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/germany-to-bid-for-2040-summer-olympics-424aadf2 |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=www.barrons.com |language=en-US}}

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On October 8, 2024, the sports councilor of Barcelona, David Escudé, announced that his city is open to a bid for the Olympic Games in 2036, 2040 or 2044. He said that for Barcelona sports are an "intangible part of city pride".{{cite web|url=https://www.catalannews.com/sports/item/barcelona-leaves-door-open-to-hosting-future-olympic-games-again|title=Barcelona opens door to hosting future Olympic Games again|website=Catalan News Agency|date=8 October 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1149223/barcelona-open-host-olympic-games-2036|title=Barcelona opens door to hosting the Olympic Games in 2036|first=Raúl|last=Daffunchio Picazo|website=Inside the Games|date=9 October 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.francsjeux.com/en/2024/10/10/Barcelona-opens-the-door-to-the-Olympic-Games-in-2036/103560/|title=Barcelona opens the door to the Olympic Games in 2036|website=Francs Jeux|date=10 October 2024}} Barcelona had previously hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics.

At the end of October 2024, the City Council of Barcelona rejected a potential bid. The decision was a direct result of local anti-tourism protests.{{cite web|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1149679/barcelona-no-go-on-olympics-do-ove|title=Barcelona votes no-go on Olympics do-over|first=Alex|last=Oller|website=Inside the Games|date=29 October 2024}}

==North America==

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! style="text-align:center" scope="row" |Mexican Olympic Committee (COM)

colspan="3" |Carlos Padilla, president of the Mexican Olympic Committee, believes that Guadalajara is one of the four Mexican cities (next to Mexico City, Tijuana and Monterrey) that could attempt to host an Olympic Games after 2026. In an interview with ESPN, the director said that those four cities "have everything" to seek to be headquarters, but not immediately.{{cite web |date=12 October 2018 |title=Guadalajara podría buscar ser sede de las Olimpiadas: presidente del COM |trans-title=Guadalajara could seek to host the Olympics: COM president |url=https://www.informador.mx/deportes/Guadalajara-podria-buscar-ser-sede-de-las-Olimpiadas-presidente-del-COM-20181012-0096.html |website=Informador.mx |language=Spanish |access-date=4 July 2021 |archive-date=11 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711102128/https://www.informador.mx/deportes/Guadalajara-podria-buscar-ser-sede-de-las-Olimpiadas-presidente-del-COM-20181012-0096.html |url-status=live }} Guadalajara hosted the 2011 Pan American Games and the 2023 Gay Games along with Hong Kong. Marcelo Ebrard, the Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs, stated on social media that if a bid is authorised by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Mexico City will seek to host the 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games. The city last hosted the Summer Olympics in 1968.{{cite web |date=16 June 2022 |title=Marcelo Ebrard asegura que llevarán propuesta para que México sea sede de los Juegos Olímpicos de 2036 |trans-title=Marcelo Ebrard assures that they will submit a proposal for Mexico to host the 2036 Olympic Games. |url=https://www.espn.com.mx/olimpicos/nota/_/id/10521300/mexico-busca-sede-juegos-olimpicos-2036-marcelo-ebrard |access-date=20 June 2022 |website=ESPN.mx |language=Spanish |archive-date=19 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619214019/https://www.espn.com.mx/olimpicos/nota/_/id/10521300/mexico-busca-sede-juegos-olimpicos-2036-marcelo-ebrard |url-status=live }}

On 26 October 2022, the Foreign Affairs Secretary of Mexico, Marcelo Ebrard, alongside the President of the Mexican Olympic Committee, Maria Jose Alcala, announced that Mexico City would be officially bidding to host the games in 2036. On 25 March 2023, the Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Marcelo Ebrard and the President of the Mexican Olympic Committee, María José Alcalá, handed over an official letter of intent to IOC President Thomas Bach.{{cite web |date=25 March 2023 |title=Mexico hopes to host Summer Olympics in 2036 or 2040 |url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/35943359/mexico-hopes-host-summer-olympics-2036-2040 |access-date=25 March 2023 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=25 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325210414/https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/35943359/mexico-hopes-host-summer-olympics-2036-2040 |url-status=live }} Mexico's candidacy marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of Mexican Olympism, as part of the International Olympic Movement.{{cite news |author= |date=25 March 2023 |title=Mexico Presents Formal Proposal To Organize 2036 Olympic Games |url=https://boxscorenews.com/mexico-presents-formal-proposal-to-organize-olympic-games-p168278-129.htm |access-date=3 April 2023 |work=Boxscore News |location= |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404014947/https://boxscorenews.com/mexico-presents-formal-proposal-to-organize-olympic-games-p168278-129.htm |url-status=live }}

On 16 January 2024, Mexico withdrew their bid, citing tough competition. They expressed interest in bidding for future Pan American Games and Youth Olympic Games, which they believe they will have a better chance at hosting.{{cite news |date=17 January 2024 |title=Olympic Games 2036: Mexico withdraws bid to host the summer games |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/olympic-games-2036-mexico-withdraws-bid-to-host-the-summer-games/articleshow/106907776.cms |access-date=17 January 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=16 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116213718/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/olympic-games-2036-mexico-withdraws-bid-to-host-the-summer-games/articleshow/106907776.cms |url-status=live }}

Broadcasting rights

On March 13, 2025, Comcast/NBCUniversal announced that it had renewed its long-running rights to the Olympic Games in the United States through 2036, under an agreement valued at US$3 billion. Aside from the extension, Comcast will be partnering with the IOC on providing OBS with support for in-venue distribution as well as collaboration with the IOC on digital advertising opportunities in the US among others.{{cite web|url=https://www.olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-and-comcast-nbcuniversal-agree-on-groundbreaking-partnership-for-the-new-digital-era-including-an-extension-of-their-olympic-media-rights-agreement-until-2036|title=IOC and Comcast NBCUniversal agree on groundbreaking partnership for the new digital era, including an extension of their Olympic media rights agreement until 2036|date=2025-03-13|access-date=2025-03-15|work=International Olympic Committee}}

NBCU was reportedly additionally motivated, and willing to pay a slightly higher price than its previous contract, due to the 2034 Winter Olympics being hosted by the United States.{{Cite news |last=Carpenter |first=Les |date=2025-03-13 |title=NBC will spend $3 billion to extend U.S. Olympics rights through 2036 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2025/03/13/nbc-olympics-rights-deal/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250314061840/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2025/03/13/nbc-olympics-rights-deal/ |archive-date=2025-03-14 |access-date=2025-03-13 |newspaper=The Washington Post}}

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