22–25 Oct 2026 · Essen, DE

SPIEL ESSEN

SPIEL Essen is described as the world’s largest public fair for board games, organized annually in October in the city of Essen. It brings together around 1,000 exhibitors and about 200,000 visitors from around the world, offering exhibitors' booths, game demonstrations, awards, a program of related events (e.g., Artist Alley, Deutscher Spiele Preis, Golden Demon, Lasertag) and services for attendees and exhibitors.

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Dates
22–25 Oct 2026
Venue
Messe Ost. Eingang Su
Location
Essen, DE
Frequency
Triennial
Audience
Mixed
Duration
4 days
Scale
Flagship
Exhibitors
948Estimate
Visitors
220,000Fact
Area
81,200 m²Fact
Gaming & ComicsMedia & EntertainmentFamily & WeddingsGifts, Toys & SeasonalSports & Fitness
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About SPIEL ESSEN

SPIEL ESSEN is a flagship trade show for the Gaming & Comics and Media & Entertainment industries, held in Essen, Germany. The 2026 edition runs 22–25 Oct 2026 at Messe Ost. Eingang Su. It brings together an estimated 948 exhibitors and 220,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 11 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

Messe Ost. Eingang Su

Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

Who exhibits at SPIEL ESSEN

We've captured 11 exhibitors for SPIEL ESSEN (roster as of 2026). They span 2 countries, 25% of them based outside Germany.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • Germany75%·3
  • Israel25%·1

Based on 4 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Software It75%·3
  • Services50%·2

Based on 4 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

64%Class Cof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Strongly exclusive — most exhibitors skip the other events we track, giving this show a distinct roster.

Cross-referenced against 11 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

25%Class Fof exhibitors are based abroad

Predominantly national — a mainly domestic exhibitor base.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed0%·0

listed companies

Large enterprises0%·0

1,000+ employees

Of 1 exhibitors whose company size we know.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

SPIEL ESSEN 2026 exhibitor list

So far, 10+ exhibiting companies have been indexed for SPIEL ESSEN. They span industries including software-it,services, software-it and services. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • Jobangebot einreichen
  • ADITUS GmbH
  • AUSTELLERINFORMATIONEN
  • Domain Default page
  • Kontakte
  • Zum B2B-Matchmaking

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Frequently asked questions

When is SPIEL ESSEN 2026?
SPIEL ESSEN 2026 runs 22–25 Oct 2026 at Messe Ost. Eingang Su.
Where is SPIEL ESSEN held?
SPIEL ESSEN is held at Messe Ost. Eingang Su in Essen, Germany.
How many exhibitors does SPIEL ESSEN have?
SPIEL ESSEN counts an estimated 948 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 11 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at SPIEL ESSEN?
Indexed exhibitors include SharePoint, Monday, Messe Essen and Anmeldung. The event spans the Gaming & Comics, Media & Entertainment and Family & Weddings sectors.
Is SPIEL ESSEN worth attending?
SPIEL ESSEN is a flagship trade show for the Gaming & Comics and Media & Entertainment industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 948 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the SPIEL ESSEN exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 11 companies exhibiting at SPIEL ESSEN so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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