# SPIEL 2026 · Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Toys & Games | TradeShowIntel > SPIEL ESSEN 2026 is the world's largest public board game fair, taking place from October 22-25, 2026 at Messe Essen in Germany. The event attracts 220,000 visi URL: https://tradeshowintel.com/events/spiel-2026 --- Trade show # SPIEL 2026 SPIEL ESSEN 2026 is the world's largest public board game fair, taking place from October 22-25, 2026 at Messe Essen in Germany. The event attracts 220,000 visitors from over 80 nations and features 948 exhibitors from 50 countries showcasing 1,716 new releases across 77,500 sqm in 7 halls. It includes programs like SPIEL.talks, Educators Day, Golden Demon painting competition, and Artist Alley. The event is organized by Spiel Essen and features marketing partners including Arcane Wonders, CGE, Asmodee, and others. SPIEL ESSEN 2026 is the world's largest public board game fair, taking place from October 22-25, 2026 at Messe Essen in Germany. The event attracts 220,000 visitors from over 80 nations and features 948 exhibitors from 50 countries showcasing 1,716 new releases across 77,500 sqm in 7 halls. It includes programs like SPIEL.talks, Educators Day, Golden Demon painting competition, and Artist Alley. The event is organized by Spiel Essen and features marketing partners including Arcane Wonders, CGE, Asmodee, and others. ## Event details - **Dates:** 22–25 Oct 2026 - **Location:** Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany - **Venue:** Messe Essen - **Industry:** Toys & Games - **Category:** Trade show ## Audience scale - **Exhibitors:** 948+ - **Attendees:** 220,000+ ## Why exhibit As the world's largest public fair for board games, SPIEL Essen attracts over 200,000 enthusiastic gamers from around the globe. Exhibiting gives you direct access to your fanbase and new customers, with opportunities to demo and sell your games on-site. It's a prime location for press coverage, networking with authors and retailers, and showcasing your latest releases on a global stage. ## Why visit SPIEL Essen is the ultimate destination for board game enthusiasts, offering thousands of new releases from international publishers, the chance to play games with explainers, meet authors, join tournaments and events like the Golden Demon painting competition. With over 220,000 visitors from 80+ nations, it's a vibrant community experience for all ages. ## Exhibitor profile - Board Game Publishers - Tabletop Game Designers - Card Game Manufacturers - Game Accessories Producers - Toy Companies - Educational Game Developers - Miniature & Model Makers ## Visitor profile - Board Game Enthusiasts - Families - Collectors - Gamers - Educators - Retailers - Media & Bloggers - Journalists ## Industries - Toys & Games - Video Games - Interactive Entertainment - Family - Childs & Adolescents - Board Games - Tabletop Games - Gaming ## Organisers - Spiel Essen