Note for our trade fair visitors

Spielwarenmesse is a specialised trade fair. Tickets can only be purchased by registered trade professionals. Persons under 16 will not be admitted – excluding children up to 6 months.
Tckets are only available online and not be sold at the venue.
Please note: Suitcases, large bags and similar items that exceed standard hand luggage size must be left in the cloakroom.
Acquisition in return for payment with handover of products at the Spielwarenmesse (“over-the-counter sales”) is not permitted.

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The magic of SPIEL Essen

In conversation with Carol Rapp

The podcast is only available in German.

What does it take to organise the world's largest public trade fair in the industry? The answer: Carol Rapp (Managing Director) and her game-loving team!

In our latest podcast episode, we take an exclusive look behind the scenes at SPIEL Essen, which takes place from 3 to 6 October. Anyone who has ever been there knows that the whole gaming world comes together at SPIEL: thousands of new releases are presented and can be tried out and bought for the first time.

Find out first-hand what exciting innovations and projects await you this year - and why you should definitely not miss SPIEL 2025!

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