2027 European Games

IV European Games

Host city| Istanbul, Turkey
Nations| 50 (expected)
Opened by| Recep Tayyip Erdogan
President of Turkey
(expected)
Main venue| Atatürk Olympic Stadium
Website| https://sporteurope.org/eg/

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The 4th European Games (Turkish: 4\. Avrupa Oyunları), also known as the 2027 European Games or Istanbul 2027 (Turkish: İstanbul 2027), is an upcoming fourth edition of the European Games planned to be held in 2027 in Istanbul, Turkey.[1]

## Host selection

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In October 2022, leading officials at the European Olympic Committees (EOC) claimed that they are closing in on securing a host for the 2027 European Games.[2] Spain, France and Portugal had been touted as potential bidders.[3] Split, Croatia had also expressed in interest in hosting the games.[4]

In October 2023, Istanbul indicated it intends to host the 2027 European Games and the 2027 European Para Championships, as part of a long-term bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.[5][6][7] Plans to bring back gymnastics and swimming events to the 2027 games were also revealed.[8][9] Istanbul's goal for the games was a result of bidding for the 2000, 2008, and 2020 Summer Olympics, but they were ultimately defeated by Sydney,[10] Beijing,[11] and Tokyo.[12][13]

A delegation from Istanbul presented their plans to host the 2027 games at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the EOC on 7 February 2024 in Madrid. Following the presentation, EOC president Spyros Capralos stated that Istanbul had the necessary infrastructure to host the games, and he was planning to visit the city to discuss the bid further.[14] The EOC officially confirmed Istanbul as host city on 27 March 2024, which was announced during a press conference organised by Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu.[1][15] On 16 May 2024, a committee from Turkey, accompanied by İmamoğlu, flew to Italy, where parties signed an agreement that formalised the Host City Contract, officially setting that Istanbul will host the 4th European Games.[16]

On 28 February 2025, the European Olympic Committees, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, and the Turkish National Olympic Committee signed the Host City Contract at the 54th EOC General Assembly in Frankfurt.[17]

### Vote results

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2027 European Games bidding results  City  | Nation  | Votes

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Istanbul |  Turkey | Unanimous

## The Games

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### Participating National Olympic Committees

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The 50 National Olympic Committees that are members of the European Olympic Committees are expected to participate.

Participating National Olympic Committees

* Denmark
* France
* Turkey (host)

### Sports

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In 2023, European Athletics president Dobromir Karamarinov stated that plans were being made for the 2027 European Athletics Team Championships to be part of the 2027 European Games, in Istanbul.[18]

In March 2024, it was reported that the International Cricket Council (ICC) have been in touch with the event organisers to include cricket in the 2027 European Games.[19] Cricket will make its return to the Olympic program in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and its potential inclusion could act as the European qualifiers event.

On 3 March 2025, it was announced that weightlifting was added to programme of the 2027 European Games.[20]

## References

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1. ^ a b "EOC Executive Committee awards 2027 European Games to Istanbul". The European Olympic Committees. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
2. ^ "EOC "very close" to confirming host of 2027 European Games". www.insidethegames.biz. 2 October 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
3. ^ "Exclusive: Capralos says either France, Spain or Portugal have shown interest in hosting European Games". www.insidethegames.biz. 5 November 2022.
4. ^ "2027 European Games in Split? City Wants to Host Multi-Sport Spectacle". www.total-croatia-news.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
5. ^ "Istanbul ready to organise EG2027". european-games.org. 9 October 2023.
6. ^ "Turkey to bid for 2027 European Para Championships with view to 2036 Paralympics". www.insidethegames.biz. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
7. ^ "Istanbul's interest in 2027 European Games revealed before EOC General Assembly". www.insidethegames.biz. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
8. ^ "EOC set to award 2027 European Games to Istanbul; Madrid encouraged to bid for future edition". gamesbids.com. 6 February 2024.
9. ^ "For the 2027 European Games, Istanbul plays a winner". francsjeux.com. 7 February 2024.
10. ^ North, John Huxley & Sam (18 September 2018). "Flashback: "And the winner is ... Sydney"". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
11. ^ "Beijing handed Olympic Games". BBC Sport. 13 July 2001. Retrieved 4 September 2007.
12. ^ Staff, C. N. N. (7 September 2013). "Tokyo to host 2020 Olympic Games". CNN. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
13. ^ "Istanbul loses out to Tokyo in bid to host 2020 Olympics - Turkish News". Hürriyet Daily News. 9 September 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
14. ^ "Istanbul delegation unveils plans for 2027 European Games". www.insidethegames.biz. 7 February 2024.
15. ^ Süleymanoğlu, Nurten (27 March 2024). "Avrupa Oyunları 2027'de Türkiye'de!". Nokta Gazetesi (in Turkish). Retrieved 27 March 2024.
16. ^ "EOC signs historic MOU with Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and Turkish Olympic Committee ahead of 2027 European Games". The European Olympic Committees. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
17. ^ "EOC signs Host City Contract with Istanbul for European Games in 2027". The European Olympic Committees. 28 February 2025.
18. ^ Rowbottom, Mike (2 July 2023). "European Athletics President Karamarinov confirms plan for 2027 European Games". Inside The Games. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
19. ^ Dobell, George. "ICC keen for cricket to feature at 2027 European Games | The Cricketer". www.thecricketer.com. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
20. ^ "A premiere: Weightlifting is added to programme of European Games in 2027!". International Weightlifting Federation. Retrieved 8 June 2025.

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