— Published on May 26, 2026

“A taste of the Olympic Games” in Hamburg in 2027

Triathlon

World Triathlon awarded the 2027 Triathlon World Championship final in Hamburg. The northern German city will host the world's best triathletes from September 8 to 12, 2027. Since first hosting the World Championships in 2007, the city has consistently demonstrated a extraordinary commitment to triathlonby organizing world-class events that athletes, fans, and partners hold in very high esteem, underlines Antonio Arimany, president of World Triathlon. These will be the first Championship Finals organized as part of the highly anticipated Triathlon World Tour, the most exciting new chapter in the history of our sport. Hamburg is the ideal setting for this historic stage.and we couldn't be prouder to bring the world's best triathletes back to the Alster. »

This award comes as Hamburg claims to to put forward Germany's bid for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Olympic and Paralympic GamesThe German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) will make a decision at the end of September. The Hamburg Triathlon – with its mix of elite and open races in the unique setting of the city center – is a flagship global event where, every year, the excitement and inspiration of major international sporting events are palpable. The Olympic triathlon competition would also take place in this arena in the city center, unique in the worldThe season finale at the Jungfernstieg and Binnenalster thus offers a preview of the Olympic and Paralympic competitions in the heart of our city " says Andy Grote, Hamburg's Senator for the Interior and Sports.