Active City Arena 2026

In the organizer's words:

From May 22 to June 7, 2026, Heiligengeistfeld will once again be transformed into the vibrant Active City Arena: urban, full of energy and international. Look forward to world-class competitions, new event formats and a versatile Active City Village that combines sport, community and Olympic spirit in a unique way.

3x3 Basketball x Football

May 22-25, 2026

A spectacular kick-off opens the Active City Arena 2026:

On May 22 and 23, the 3x3 Basketball Challenger will bring top international teams to Hamburg. Speed, intensity and urban dynamism make this Olympic discipline a real crowd-puller.

Exciting soccer formats will then celebrate their premiere in the Active City Arena. Spectacular freestyle performances and a dynamic 3x3 soccer tournament will provide fresh impetus in the soccer event sector with a high entertainment factor.

Urban Sports Week

May 27-31, 2026

Urban Sports Week returns as a highlight: an energetic week in the Active City Village that stands for movement, visibility and participation.

Sports, initiatives and communities present themselves in the middle of the action. Everyone can try out different sports for free! The highlight is the Active City Day, which takes place this year on May 29 in the Arena and elsewhere.

Fight Sports Weekend

May 30-31, 2026

Hamburg is continuing its great boxing tradition with the first boxing event in the arena: Six fights each in Olympic boxing and kickboxing will take place on Saturday. A very special experience awaits on 31 May: at the event "A chance for all", organized by the Boxschool - Verein für Gewaltprävention e.V., children and young people can immerse themselves in the exciting world of boxing and train together with the professionals - right in the middle of the boxing ring in the huge Active City Arena.

Queen & King of the Court x Padel Copa

June 4-7, 2026

The crowning finale is an absolute highlight:

The successful beach volleyball format Queen & King of the Court returns and takes place right in the heart of the European beach volleyball capital. World-class athletes, an electrifying atmosphere and international flair make this event a sporting highlight with global appeal.

At the same time, the Padel Copa will once again conquer the Fan Village: in its own "second stadium". Experience one of the fastest growing sports in Europe up close and free of charge in a unique arena atmosphere.

Further information, program details and tickets can be found on the Active City Arena website.