Candidate Cities for Future Olympic & Paralympic Games
This is a list of potential candidate cities for future Olympic & Paralympic Games, and other Olympic-Related games. Some have been confirmed and have official websites, most are either rumours or cities that are contemplating. This list used to appear on the old BrisCOG site. Also shown is the bid results of the most recent Olympic games & Paralympic games hosted.
This list is constantly changing as information becomes available. Any submissions or feedback would be gratefully appreciated, please use the form.
Cities are listed in alphabetical order by IOC country code.
Quick Table of Contents
Results for Recently Hosted Games
[2012 Summer Olympics - London 2012]
[2014 Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014]
Winning Bids for Future Games
[2016 Summer Olympics - Rio 2016]
[2018 Winter Olympics - PyeongChang 2018]
[2020 Summer Olympics - Tokyo 2020]
[2022 Winter Olympics - Beijing 2022]
Future Potential Bids
[2024 Summer Olympics]
[2026 Winter Olympics]
[2028 Summer Olympics]
Results for Recently Hosted Games
2012 Summer Olympics & Paralympics
Won by London, Great Britain (GBR). [official website]
The five final candidate cities were:
- Madrid, Spain (ESP). [ Official Website]
- Paris, France (FRA). [ Official Website]
- London, Great Britain (GBR). [ Official Website]
- Moscow, Russian Federation (RUS). [ Offical Website]
- New York City, United States of America (USA). [ Offical Website]
The final voting by the IOC took at the 117th IOC Session in Singapore (SIN) on 6 July 2005. [Offical Website].
Voting was as follows:
| Round One | Round Two |
| London - 22 | Madrid - 32 |
| Paris - 21 | London - 27 |
| Madrid - 20 | Paris - 25 |
| New York - 19 | New York - 16 (eliminated) |
| Moscow - 15 (eliminated) |
| Round Three | Round Four |
| London - 39 | London - 54 (declared winner) |
| Paris - 33 | Paris - 50 (eliminated) |
| Madrid - 31 (eliminated) |
2014 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games
Won by Sochi, Russian Federation (RUS). [Official Website]
The final three Official candidate cities were selected by the IOC Executive Board on June 22, 2006. There were:
- Salzburg, Austria (AUT). [Official Website]
- Pyeongchang, South Korea (KOR). [Official Website]
- Sochi, Russian Federation (RUS). [Official Website]
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) met on 4 July 2007 in Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA), to decide the winner of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.
Here are the results of the voting at this session:
| Round One | Round Two |
| Sochi - 34 | Sochi - 51 (declared winner) |
| Pyeongchang - 36 | Pyeongchang - 47 (eliminated) |
| Salzburg - 25 (eliminated) |
A total of seven cities submitted applications. The four cities that didn't progress to the final three (above) are refered to as 'Non-Finalized Candidate Cities'. These four cities were:
- Sofia, Bulgaria (BUL). [Official Website]
- Jaca, Spain (ESP). [Official Website]
- Borjomi, Georgia (GEO). [Official Website]
- Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ). [Official Website]
Potential Candidate Cities were:
- Andorra la Vella, Andorra (AND).
- Quebec City, Canada (CAN).
- Harbin, People's Republic of China (CHN).
- Anncey, France (FRA). [Official Website]
- Munich, Germany (GER).
- Shimla, India (IND).
- Tromso, Norway (NOR).
- Ostersund, Sweden (SWE).
- Zurich, Switzerland (SUI).
- Erzurum, Turkey (TUR).
- Reno-Tahoe, United States of America (USA).
Winning Bids for Future Games
2016 Summer Olympics & Paralympics
Games of the XXXI Olympiad & XV Paralympiad
Won by Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (BRA). [official website]
The five final candidate cities were:
- Chicago, United States of America (USA). [Official Website]
- Madrid, Spain (ESP). [Official Website]
- Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (BRA). [Official Website]
- Tokyo, Japan (JPN). [Official Website]
The final voting by the IOC took at the 121th IOC Session in Copenhagen, Denmark (DEN) on 06 July 2009. [Offical Website].
Voting was as follows:
| Round One | Round Two |
| Madrid -28 | Rio - 46 |
| Rio - 26 | Madrid - 29 |
| Tokyo - 22 | Tokyo - 20 (eliminated) |
| Chicago - 18 (eliminated) |
| Round Three | |
| Rio - 66 (declared winner) | |
| Madrid - 32 (eliminated) |
Former candidate cities were:
These cities missed the official IOC shortlist and were cut on 04 June 2008.
- Baku, Azerbaijan (AZE). [Official Website]
- Prague, Czech Republic (CZE). [Official Website]
- Doha, Qatar (QAT). [Official Website]
Non-Finalized candidate cities were:
- Buenos Aires, Argentina (ARG).
- Berlin, Germany (GER).
- Hamburg, Germany (GER).
- Leipzig, Germany (GER).
- Nairobi, Kenya (KEN).
- Amsterdam, Netherlands (NED).
- Flanders, Netherlands (NED).
- Rotterdam, Netherlands (NED).
- Lisbon, Portugal (POR).
- Bangkok, Thailand (THA).
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Cancelled candidate cities were:
- Brisbane, Australia (AUS).
- Perth, Australia (AUS).
- Montreal, Canada (CAN).
- Toronto, Canada (CAN).
- Santiago de Chile, Chile (CHI).
- Havana, Cuba (CUB).
- New Dehli, India (IND).
- Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel (ISR).
- Rome, Italy (ITA).
- Monterrey, Mexico (MEX). [Official Website]
- Tijuana, Mexico (MEX).
- Cape Town, Republic of South Africa (RSA).
- Durban, Republic of South Africa (RSA).
- Moscow, Russian Federation (RUS).
- Istanbul, Turkey (TUR).
- Baltimore, United States of America (USA).
- Houston & Philadelphia, United States of America (USA).
- Los Angeles, United States of America (USA).
- San Diego, United States of America (USA).
- San Francisco, United States of America (USA).
2018 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games
XXIII Olympic Winter Games & XII Paralympic Winter Games
Won by Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea [South Korea] (KOR). [Official Website]
The deadline for applications to be submitted to the IOC was 15 October 2009, and the application files themselves must be submitted to the IOC by 15 March 2010. The IOC will then approve the Candidate City selection in June 2010.
On 06 July 2011, the 123rd IOC Session took place in Durban, South Africa (RSA). At this session, the IOC decided the winner of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games.
The three final Official candidate cities were:
- Anncey, France (FRA). [Official Website]
- Munich, Germany (GER). [Official Website]
- PyeongChang, Republic of Korea [South Korea] (KOR). [Official Website]
Voting was as follows:
| Round One | Round Two |
| PyeongChang - 63 (declared winner) | |
| Munich - 25 | |
| Annecy - 7 |
Non-Finalized candidate cities were:
- Santiago, Chile (CHI). [Official Website]
- Oslo, Norway (NOR). [Official Website]
- Tromsoe, Norway (NOR). [Official Website]
- Trondheim, Norway (NOR). [Official Website]
Cancelled candidate cities were:
- Tyrol–South Tyrol–Trentino Euroregion, Austria (AUT) and Italy (ITA) Joint Bid.
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH).
- Sofia, Bulgaria (BUL).
- Calgary, Canada (CAN).
- Quebec City, Canada (CAN).
- Santiago, Chile (CHI).
- Changchun, People's Republic of China (CHN).
- Harbin, People's Republic of China (CHN).
- Barcelona, Spain (ESP).
- Jaca, Spain (ESP).
- Zaragoza, Spain (ESP).
- Tahko-Kuopio-Helsinki, Finland (FIN).
- Gap, France. (FRA).
- Grenoble, France (FRA).
- Nice, France (FRA).
- Pelvoux, France (FRA).
- Borjomi, Georgia (GEO).
- Munuch, Germany (GER).
- Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ).
- Bsharri, Lebanon (LIB).
- Vaduz, Liechtenstein (LIE).
- Oslo-Lillehammer, Norway (NOR).
- Tromsø (Tromso/Tromsö), Norway (NOR).
- Christchurch, New Zealand (NZL).
- Queenstown-Dunedin, New Zealand (NZL).
- Krakow, Poland (POL).
- Zakopane, Poland (POL).
- Brasov-Prahova Valley, Romania (ROU).
- Upper Carniola, Slovenia (SLO).
- Are, Sweden (SWE).
- Falun, Sweden (SWE).
- Ostersund, Sweden (SWE).
- Geneva, Switzerland (SUI)
- St Moritz-Davos (Graubunden), Switzerland (SUI)
- Bursa, Turkey (TUR).
- Bukovel, Ukraine (UKR).
- Bozeman, United States of America (USA).
- Denver, United States of America (USA).
- Reno-Lake Tahoe, United States of America (USA).
- Salt Lake City, United States of America (USA).
2020 Summer Olympics & Paralympics
Games of the XXXII Olympiad & XVI Paralympiad
Won by Toyko, Japan (JPN). [Official Website]
The deadline for applications to be submitted to the IOC was 01 September 2011, and the application files themselves must be submitted to the IOC by 15 February 2012. The IOC then approved the Candidate City selection on 23 May 2012.
The three final Official candidate cities were:
- Madrid, Spain (ESP). [Official Website]
- Tokyo, Japan (JPN). [Official Website]
- Istanbul, Turkey (TUR). [Official Website]
On 07 September 2013, the 125th IOC Session took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina (ARG). At this session, the IOC decided the winner of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games.
Voting was as follows:
| Round One | Run off (due to tie) |
| Tokyo - 42 | Istanbul - 49 |
| Istanbul - 26 | Madrid -45 (eliminated) |
| Madrid - 26 |
| Round Three | |
| Tokyo - 60 (declared winner) | |
| Istanbul - 36 (eliminated) |
The five offical Applicant Cities are:
- Baku, Azerbaijan (AZE). [Official Website]
- Madrid, Spain (ESP). [Official Website]
- Tokyo, Japan (JPN). [Official Website]
- Doha, Qatar (QAT). [Official Website]
- Istanbul, Turkey (TUR). [Official Website]
Cancelled candidate cities were:
- Prague, Czech Republic (CZE).
- Rome (Roma), Italy (ITA). [Official Website]
Non-Finalized candidate cities were:
- Brisbane & Gold Coast, Australia (AUS).
- Toronto, Canada (CAN).
- Copenhagen, Denmark (DEN).
- Cairo, Egypt (EGY).
- Paris, France (FRA).
- Berlin, Germany (GER).
- Budapest, Hungary (HUN).
- Delhi, India (IND).
- Mumbai (Bombay), India (IND).
- Milan, Italy (ITA).
- Venice, Italy (ITA).
- Nairobi, Kenya (KEN).
- Busan, South Korea (KOR).
- Hiroshima, Japan (JPN).
- Negasaki, Japan (JPN).
- Casablanca, Morocco (MAR).
- Rabat, Morocco (MAR).
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (MAS).
- Guadalajara, Mexico (MEX).
- Mexico City, Mexico (MEX).
- Monterrey, Mexico (MEX).
- Auckland, New Zealand (NZL).
- Warsaw, Poland (POL).
- Lisbon, Portugal (POR).
- Porto, Portugal (POR).
- Bucharest, Romania (ROU).
- Cape Town, Republic of South Africa (RSA).
- Durban, Republic of South Africa (RSA).
- Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation (RUS).
- Taipei, Taiwan ROC 'Chinese Taipei' (TPE).
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Birmingham, United States of America (USA).
- Boston, United States of America (USA).
- Detroit, United States of America (USA).
- Las Vegas, United States of America (USA).
- Philadelphia, United States of America (USA).
- Saint Paul/Minneapolis, United States of America (USA).
- Tulsa, United States of America (USA).
2022 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games
XXIV Olympic Winter Games & XIII Paralympic Winter Games
Won by Beijing, People's Republic of China (CHN). [Official Website]
The deadline for applications to be submitted to the IOC was 14 November 2013, and the application files themselves must be submitted to the IOC by 14 March 2014.
On 31 July 2015, the 127rd IOC Session took place in Kuala Lumpa, Malaysia (MAS). At this session, the IOC decided the winner of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games.
The two final Official candidate cities were:
- Beijing, People's Republic of China (CHN). [Official Website]
- Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ). [Official Website]
Voting was as follows:
| Round One | |
| Beijing - 42 (declared winner) | |
| Almaty - 26 (eliminated) |
The Withdrawn Official Candidate City was:
- Oslo, Norway (NOR). [Official Website]
Cancelled Applicant cities were:
- Kraków, Poland (POL). [Official Website]
- Stockholm, Sweden (SWE).
- Lviv, Ukraine (UKR). [Official Website]
Potential candidate cities were:
- Tyrol-South Tyrol, Austria (AUT).
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH).
- Quebec City, Canada (CAN).
- Santiago, Chile (CHI).
- Barcelona, Spain (ESP).
- Nice, France (FRA).
- Munich, Germany (GER).
- Vaduz, Liechtenstein (LIE).
- Queenstown-Christchurch, New Zealand (NZL).
- Prahova Valley, Romania (ROU).
- Berne, Switzerland (SUI).
- Geneva, Switzerland (SUI)
- Sion, Switzerland (SUI).
- St. Moritz, Switzerland (SUI).
- Zurich, Switzerland (SUI).
- Bukovel, Ukraine (UKR).
- Anchorage, United States of America (USA).
- Bozeman, United States of America (USA).
- Denver, United States of America (USA).
- Reno - Lake Tahoe/Lake Placid, United States of America (USA).
- Salt Lake City, United States of America (USA).
Future Potential Bids
2024 Summer Olympic Games
Games of the XXXIII Olympiad & XVII Paralympiad
The IOC formally opened the bidding process on 15 January 2015 and started accepting invitations. The deadline for applications to be submitted to the IOC was 15 September 2015. There will be no Applicant Phase or Short List phase in the bidding process for these games.
In September 2017 (date to be confirmed), the 130th IOC Session will take place in Lima, Peru (PER). At this session, the IOC will decide the winner of the 2024 Olympic Games.
The four final Official candidate cities are:
- Paris, France (FRA). [Official Website]
- Budapest, Hungary (HUN). [Official Website]
- Rome, Italy (ITA). [Official Website]
- Los Angeles, United States of America (USA). [Official Website]
The Withdrawn Official Candidate City was:
- Hamburg, Germany (GER). [Official Website]
Potential candidate cities were:
- Brisbane, Australia (AUS).
- Brisbane - Gold Coast, Australia (AUS).
- Gold Coast, Australia (AUS).
- Melbourne, Australia (AUS).
- Baku, Azerbaijan (AZE).
- Toronto, Canada (CAN).
- Copenhagen, Denmark (DEN).
- Oresund Region, Denmark (DEN) and Sweden (SWE) Joint Bid.
- Berlin, Germany (GER).
- Thessaloniki, Greece (GRE).
- Budapest, Hungary (HUN).
- Dublin, Ireland (IRL).
- Nairobi, Kenya (KEN).
- Beirut, Lebanon (LIB).
- Casablanca, Morocco (MAR).
- Monterrey, Mexico (MEX).
- Lima, Peru (PER).
- Warsaw, Poland (POL).
- Doha, Qatar (QAT).
- Saint Petersburg (RUS).
- Sochi (RUS).
- Durban, South Africa (RSA).
- Istanbul, Turkey (TUR).
- Kiev, Ukraine (UKR).
Cancelled Potential candidate cities are:
- Madrid, Spain (ESP).
- Busan, Republic of Korea [South Korea] (KOR).
- Guadalajara, Mexico (MEX).
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Boston, United States of America (USA). [Official Website]
- Dallas, United States of America (USA).
- New York City, United States of America (USA).
- Philadelphia, United States of America (USA).
- San Diego, United States of America (USA).
- San Francisco, United States of America (USA).
- Tulsa, United States of America (USA).
- Washington D.C., United States of America (USA). [Official Website]
2026 Winter Olympic Games
XXV Olympic Winter Games & XIV Paralympic Winter Games
In 2019, the 132nd IOC Session will take place. At this session, the IOC will decide the winner of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
Potential candidate cities are:
- Patagonia, Argentina (ARG).
- Innsbruck, Austria (AUT).
- Calgary, Canada (CAN).
- Quebec City, Canada (CAN).
- Santiago, Chile (CHI).
- Dresden, Germany (GER).
- Aosta, Italy (ITA).
- Trento, Italy (ITA).
- Sapporo, Japan (JPN).
- Trondheim, Norway (NOR) and Åre, Sweden (SWE) joint bid.
- Davos, Switzerland (SUI).
- Sion, Switzerland (SUI).
- Stockholm, Sweden (SWE).
- Lviv, Ukraine (UKR). /li>
- Anchorage, United States of America (USA).
- Bozeman, United States of America (USA).
- Denver, United States of America (USA).
- Lake Placid, United States of America (USA).
- Reno-Lake Tahoe, United States of America (USA).
Cancelled Potential candidate cities are:
- Barcelona, Spain (ESP).
- Auckland, New Zealand {NZL).
- Queenstown, New Zealand (NZL).
2028 Summer Olympic Games
Games of the XXXIV Olympiad & XVIII Paralympiad
The bid process will start in 2019. Then, in 2021, the 134th IOC Session will take place. At this session, the IOC will decide the winner of the 2028 Olympic Games.
Potential candidate cities are:
- Buenos Aires, Argentina (ARG).
- Brisbane, Australia (AUS).
- Melbourne, Australia (AUS).
- Perth, Australia (AUS).
- Toronto, Canada (CAN).
- Vancouver, Canada (CAN).
- Shanghai, People's Republic of China (CHN).
- Paris, France (FRA).
- Hamburg, Germany (GER).
- Thessaloniki, Greece (GRE).
- Budapest, Hungary (HUN).
- Nairobi, Kenya (KEN).
- Busan, South Korea (KOR).
- Casablanca, Morocco (MAR).
- Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia (MAS) and Singapore, Singapore (SIN) joint bid.
- Guadalajara, Mexico (MEX).
- Amsterdam, Netherlands (NED).
- Rotterdam, Netherlands (NED).
- Doha, Qatar (QAT).
- Johannesburg, South Africa (RSA).
- Kazan, Russian Federation (RUS).
- Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation (RUS).
- Sochi, Russian Federation (RUS).
- Seattle, United States of America (USA).
Cancelled Potential candidate cities are:
- Vienna, Austria (AUT).
- Hamburg, Germany (GER).
- Durban, South Africa (RSA).
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