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Information for media representatives

Press centre

Address of the press centre:

Messe Frankfurt (Festhalle)
Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1
60327 Frankfurt am Main
The exact access details will be provided in due course

Opening hours: 

Tuesday, 11.08.202609:00 am – 20:30 pm
Wednesday, 12.08.202608:00 am – 23:30 pm
Thursday, 13.08.202608:00 am – 23:30 pm
Friday, 14.08.202608:00 am – 23:00 pm
Saturday, 15.08.202609:30 am – 22:00 pm
Sunday, 16.08.202609:30 am – 19:00 pm

Information for photographers

Photographers must wear a photo vest at all times while working at the RG World Championships 2026. These will be issued following a briefing and upon payment of a deposit of 20 euros (cash only).
A limited number of lockers are available for the secure storage of photographic equipment.
During the competition, only the designated photo zones may be used.

Media accreditation

Media accreditation is handled exclusively by World Gymnastics. Applications for accreditation can be submitted between 29 June and 19 July 2026. For organisational reasons, it is not possible to obtain accreditation on site without prior registration and confirmation.

Address and directions:

Lobby of Hall 3.0, Messe Frankfurt
60327 Frankfurt am Main
Access via the Mövenpick Gate
(The gate is open to pedestrians only)

LOCATION MÖVENPICK GATE

APPLYING FOR MEDIA ACCREDITATION

Media hotel

An exclusive block of rooms is available for media representatives at the Frankfurt Marriott Hotel for the RG World Championships. Rooms can be booked exclusively via the link below for the period from 11 to 17 August 2026. This block is available until 14 July 2026.

Frankfurt Marriott Hotel
Hamburger Allee 2
60486 Frankfurt am Main

Single room including breakfast: 120,00 Euro per room / night 
Double room including breakfast: 140,00 Euro per room / night

The tourism tax is levied in addition to the booked services and paid to the city of Frankfurt am Main. It currently amounts to 2 euro per person / night (VAT exempt).

HOTEL QUOTA FOR THE MEDIA

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Press gallery

Journalists are welcome to take a seat in the press gallery. It serves as a workspace during events and is equipped with the necessary facilities, such as electricity, Wi-Fi and a LAN connection, to enable professional reporting. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Press workrooms

The press centre consists of two separate workrooms, which are also equipped with the necessary facilities such as electricity, Wi-Fi and LAN. These are open before the competition and for a limited period afterwards, in accordance with the opening hours mentioned above. Contact persons are available there to assist with any questions or issues.

Press parking

A limited number of parking spaces are available near the Festhalle for media representatives. Please send an email to julia.koerner@dtb.de to make a request. 

Mixed Zone

Media representatives have the opportunity to meet the gymnasts in the Mixed Zone for so-called flash interviews after their respective competitions. The Mixed Zone is divided into specific sectors where media representatives can conduct their interviews.

Internet

There will be a free Wi-Fi network available to the press; the login details will be displayed on site. There will also be LAN connections available in the press centre.

Contact

[Translate to English:] Torsten Hartmann | Foto: DTB
Torsten Hartmann
Torsten Hartmann
Head of Media and Communications | Press Officer
[Translate to English:] Julia Körner | Foto: DTB
Julia Körner
Julia Körner
Communications

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