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SPIEL Essen 2026

Messe Essen, Essen, Germany
22.10.2026 - 25.10.2026

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Everything you need to know about SPIEL Essen 2026

SPIEL Essen 2026 will return to Messe Essen from 22 October to 25 October 2026 for the festival for the board gaming world. The largest board games trade fair will welcome more than 220,000 people from all over the world. With new releases, game areas, CATAN-themed halls, and a lot more surprises, the event will exceed expectations.

Exhibitors and attendees will merge worlds through games and dive into the future of board gaming. They will explore the trends, advancements, and innovations, and find answers to the most commonly asked questions that thrill enthusiasts.

Except for known game creators and representatives, the fair will welcome manufacturers, CEOs of leading giants, characters, and many more exciting figures to enhance the experience of one of the best gaming fairs.

Why visit SPIEL Essen 2026?

In 2026, the event is set to outpace any previous editions. With more halls and areas, more attendees and exhibitors, and more games!

Here is what to expect from the fair:

  • The largest CATAN game area for fans to play, explore, and learn.
  • talks - an enhanced Educators Day that takes place in conference rooms and allows visitors to learn new insights, know-how, and find the latest trends in the board games industry.
  • Meet & Play and Games Workshop - featuring gaming areas, competitions, awards, and more.

Who can you meet at the trade fair?

SPIEL Essen 2026 is welcoming for all enthusiasts of the board games industry, and also features partners, designers, associations, creators, providers, media, and more.

Some of the exhibitors you can expect are:

  • Eagle-Gryphon Games
  • Van Ryder Games
  • P24 Solutions (Mission Zero Game)
  • Magicbox Games
  • Days of Wonder

Book your stay in Essen with Fair Point!

In 2025, SPIEL was sold out in four days, and accommodation quickly became a problem for anyone travelling from outside of Essen. That’s why you need a trusted partner. We at Fair Point GmbH specialise in business travel management services and will assist you with:

  • Hotel bookings in Essen near the venue
  • Securing custom competitive business rates
  • Assistance for your business travel logistics

Start planning ahead! Trust us to take care of everything and enjoy the fair!

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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