Active meetings in Berlin: Event venues and incentive programmes

Berlin moves! Plan your event at a one-of-a-kind sports venue, add a live sporting event to your incentive programme – or get hands-on and active. Whether you're hosting a conference in a Berlin stadium, planning a high-energy incentive or simply want to get your attendees moving, Germany’s sports capital sets the perfect stage. Whether it's team sailing on the water, a focused shot with bow and arrow in the great outdoors or scaling new heights at a climbing park – Berlin brings energy to every meeting. The city’s sporting spirit shines just as brightly in the stands: feel the football fever in the stadium, the thrill of a basketball game or the cool intensity of an ice hockey match. As a vibrant sports capital, Berlin offers meeting planners inspiring options – from legendary venues to adventure-packed outdoor locations. Here, every event becomes an experience that stays with your attendees long after it ends.

Cycle racing Berlin Velodrom

Berlin’s sports venues for meetings, conferences and business events

Few venues in Germany are as steeped in sporting history as Berlin’s Olympiastadion. This legendary site of records and iconic moments sets the stage for unforgettable events – from meetings on the world-record track made famous by sprinting legend Usain Bolt, to conferences in the exclusive team lounge or large-scale gatherings beneath the Olympic Tower. Whatever the format, your event is sure to be a winner here. 

 

Olympia Stadion Berlin

Velodrom

For a modern, urban backdrop, the Velodrom delivers. With its futuristic design, Europe’s only free-span steel roof and capacity for up to 12,000 guests, it’s a standout venue for conferences, meetings and major events. Located in the centrally situated Europa-Sportpark in the trendy district of Prenzlauer Berg, the Velodrom also hosts some of Berlin’s most spectacular sporting highlights – from the city’s traditional Six Day Race to motocross and international equestrian tournaments. 

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Rennbahn Hoppegarten

Speaking of equestrian tournaments: in 2025, the Rennbahn Hoppegarten celebrates 157 years as both a sporting and event venue – making it one of Germany’s oldest and most prestigious racecourses. A listed landmark, it is not only the oldest but also the largest sports venue in Berlin by area, and a true local institution. Spanning 430 hectares, with ample space for multiple events in a single day, this storied venue on the city’s eastern edge is a truly exceptional location. From exclusive business events and client receptions in lush surroundings to product launches on the grandstand or large-scale summer parties – every occasion here becomes a memorable experience. The unique blend of historic architecture, contemporary service and natural setting provides an inspiring backdrop for events with real character. 

Horse racing Berlin

BeachMitte

Active meetings in Berlin can be laid-back and urban too – like at the city’s largest inner-city beach. Set at the foot of Prenzlauer Berg, right by the former Berlin Wall, BeachMitte offers the perfect setting for active meetings, sporty conferences and team events that get everyone moving. With over 35 beach volleyball courts, multiple event spaces and one of the most modern high ropes courses in the city centre, this venue brings energy to any format. Teams can let off steam on the courts or team-building courses, unwind with cool drinks at the beach bar, or enjoy a sunset BBQ in the open air. Just a short walk from Berlin Central Station, BeachMitte is easy to reach yet feels like an escape from the everyday. Sand between your toes, the fun of the game and the glow of the setting sun – it’s a moment of pause, right in the heart of the city. 

 

Many people play and unwind on the beach volleyball courts at BeachMitte

Stadtbad Oderberger and GLS Campus Berlin

The historic Stadtbad Oderberger offers a similarly unique atmosphere – transforming a cathedral-like swimming hall into a stunning event venue for conferences, product launches, fashion shows and galas. The hall’s centrepiece is its original pool, now fitted with a hydraulic floor that can turn the space into a stylish event area within minutes, hosting up to 700 guests for meetings, celebrations or performances.

 

Ideally located in Prenzlauer Berg and part of the GLS Campus Berlin, the venue also includes a hotel with 70 rooms – perfect for a seamless combination of accommodation, meetings and events. 

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Get involved! Active incentive programmes in Berlin

Sport is a language everyone understands. Whether cheering from the sidelines, getting caught up in the action or taking part themselves – shared activity brings people together. So it’s no surprise that sporty incentives are high on the agenda for companies and event planners looking to energise their meetings. Get your team pulling together – literally. From high ropes courses to mega raft building for large groups or team sailing between Wannsee and the Havel, Berlin offers countless ways to get moving together. 

Team spirit

Boost agility and team spirit with stunt training, archery or by earning an agent diploma. Flex those (laughing) muscles with stand-up paddling, ice stock sport (yes, even in summer!), a cycling tour or dragon boat racing.

Or create a truly unforgettable experience with a survival training session. Berlin’s incentive providers have the right activity for every season and every group size. 

A group of cyclists stands in front of the Reichstag with a group leader.

Turn your event into an experience: The top sporting highlights of the year for event planners

 If you'd rather leave the sweating to the pros, Berlin’s top-tier sporting events offer plenty of high-adrenaline action from the stands. From a regular season NFL game and the DFB Cup Final to the BMW Berlin Marathon or ISTAF – Germany’s most iconic and longest-running athletics meeting – the city plays host to world-class moments all year round. Groups and corporate guests are always welcome at matches featuring Berlin’s top clubs. Why not tie your event in with a home game from Hertha BSC or 1. FC Union Berlin? Or treat your attendees to a memorable outing with the Eisbären, ALBA Berlin or the Füchse. 

Support for planning sporting events and incentives in Berlin

Take advantage of our wide partner network and benefit from our team’s in-depth expertise in sporting events, venues and fringe programmes! Whether it’s a conference, congress, meeting or incentive, we’re here to support you with planning and implementation, and will connect you with local event partners and specialists across the city. 

Or start exploring the perfect venue now with the Berlin Convention Finder

Accessibility note: Many of the featured venues and programmes offer accessible facilities and services. Feel free to reach out – we’re happy to help you create an inclusive event experience for all participants. 

 

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Sporting capital Berlin: Events 2025 / 2026

  • Regular Season Game der NFL: 9 November 2025 – Date for 2026 to be announced
  • Regular Season Game der NBA: 15 January 2026
  • NIGHT of the JUMPs – Freestyle MX World Tour Championship: 7 February 2026
  • ISTAF INDOOR Berlin: 6 March 2026, Uber Arena
  • DFB Cup Final: 23 May 2026, Olympiastadion
  • Berlin Tennis Open: 13–21 June 2026, Steffi-Graf-Stadium
  • FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup: 4–13 September 2026
  • BMW Berlin Marathon: 27 September 2026