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SPIEL Essen 2025

Messe Essen, Essen, Germany
23.10.2025 - 26.10.2025

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Everything you need to know about Spiel Essen 2025

The gaming world will again get together in Essen from 23 October to 26 October 2025 for Spiel Essen 2025! The largest public trade fair for board games and game fans will allow all attendees to discover new titles, enjoy classic games, and explore what else is new in the industry.

The biggest board game event in the world will include thousands of new releases, some of which will be shown for the first time, the authors of these games, as well as manufacturers, fans, and so much more from the most fun industry!

Essen will welcome more than 204,000 visitors and 923 exhibitors, while the fair is spread over six halls on about 68.500 sqm. You do not want to miss out on the leading game event of the year!

Why visit Spiel Essen 2025?

While the fun will be a primary focus during the Spiel Essen dates, there is a lot more to look forward to.

The gaming exhibition’s program will also include:

  • talks with many experts from the games industry and beyond.
  • EDUCATORS DAY, where experts, researchers, and practitioners from all over the world will give insights into the multitude of games and education.
  • Golden Demon, the ultimate Warhammer painting competition, the free event Meet & Play, DEUTSCHE SPIELE PREIS (DSP) Awards, and more!

Who can you meet at the trade fair?

From game creators and authors to manufacturers, fans, and distributors, the event will welcome everyone connected to the gaming world.

Some of the confirmed exhibitors include:

  • 10 Traders GmbH
  • CATAN
  • Happy Baobab Co., Ltd.
  • Magicbean Games

Book your stay in Essen with Fair Point!

Due to the high number of attendees and exhibitors at Spiel Essen each year, accommodation might be challenging to find. Fair Point GmbH specialises in providing business trip management, so you don’t have to worry about that! We’ll assist with:

  • Booking hotels in Essen near the venue
  • Securing competitive business rates
  • Support for your reservations

Let us handle all matters regarding your business trip, and you’ll get to enjoy the fun and educational gaming event stress-free!

Facts & Figures

Check out these essential facts about the trade fair here to save time!

Venue: Messe Essen
Founded in: 1983
Industry: Leisure, Hobby
Frequency: Annually
Where: Essen, Germany

Directions

Airport: Düsseldorf International Airport, 25.3km
Railway station: Essen Hauptbahnhof, 3.4km
Subway station: Messe West-Süd/Gruga, 0.5km

How to get to Messe Essen

By Rail

Arriving by train the best way to reach Essen. Simply use the Skytrain from the Airport to the nearby train station (Flughafen Terminal bahnhof) and from there you can use the S1 or the ICE train to Essen Hauptbahnhof. The trip takes around 20 minutes. From this station you can use the U 11 underground train to reach any of Messe Essen entrances. The last U 11 leaves at 11:30 p.m. However, after this time, you can use the EVAG Night Network.

  • Major Stations
    • Messe East
    • Grugahalle
    • Messe West
    • Messe South

By Car

Take the major Rhine-Ruhr motorways A52, A3, A40 and A42 to reach MESSE ESSEN. The signs for the exhibition centre will guide you to a parking site. From there, you can reach MESSE ESSEN easily on foot or with the exhibition centre bus.

GPS coordinates: N 51.427322 ; E 6.994171

Next edition

If you are not ready to attend this year's edition of the trade fair, just send a request for SPIEL Essen's next edition and leave the rest to us! With more time on our hands, we will be able to find even better deals for hotels near Messe Essen for you.

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