African or winter-organized summer Olympics, or perhaps Munich again? – what is known about Budapest's competitors for 2036.

As of October 31, no new countries expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, with only Hungary, South Africa, South Korea, Qatar, India, Germany, and Turkey in the running. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has shifted its approach due to a lack of cities willing to undergo the costly application process. Budapest's previous bid was withdrawn in 2017, and the current process involves preliminary discussions without commitments. South Africa aims to host in Durban, while South Korea faces challenges with its bid from Jeonju, needing collaboration with Seoul. The IOC evaluates bids based on political, economic, and social factors, as well as existing facilities and public support.