FSB Cologne

FSB Cologne is one of the world’s leading trade exhibitions for the sports and leisure sector. The event takes place every two years at the Cologne Exhibition Center in Cologne, Germany. This year the event will take place between 28 and 31 October 2025. It is a comprehensive platform to discover the latest innovations and developments in the global sports, games, and leisure sectors. The global community including municipal decision-makers, sports clubs, sports & leisure facility providers, architects and operators of stadiums, planning agencies, etc are all among the top exhibitors.

The exhibition is a valuable platform to discover key industry trends, interact with the global community, and initiate new business collaborations. Apart from the exhibition area, many special events such as guest speaker forums, congresses, and workshops are also held during the event. IAKS Congress, SPORTNETZWORK, IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prizes 2025 are all part of the event line-up. 

Join the Global Meeting Point of the Sports & Leisure Industry at FSB Cologne

FSB Cologne is a prominent global trade show dedicated to the entire sports and leisure industry. The event is hosted to keep the relevant stakeholders updated regarding the latest sports technologies and innovations. It is an exceptional platform to meet the biggest names in the industry and explore new business opportunities.

The event is divided into three major themes covering various important aspects of sports and leisure. The three major exhibition themes are:

Public Spaces: A theme that focuses on creating innovative sports and leisure public spaces for society. Under this theme, a large range of equipment is exhibited such as playground equipment, outdoor fitness equipment, playground design services, landscape architecture, architectural lighting, etc. Numerous events and workshops are also conducted related to urban challenges. 

Sports: The event hosts a separate sports area where the latest trends in planning, implementing, and operating sports and leisure facilities are presented. It not only attracts suppliers from major cities in Germany such as Berlin and Munich but also many renowned businesses from Asia, Europe, and the U.S. 

Leisure Facilities: Another unique theme at the event that explores various ideas of free spaces for movement and an active lifestyle. Under this theme, many innovative sport center facilities (indoor and outdoor) for urban structures such as school gyms and parks are presented. The main goal of the venture is to introduce ways of incorporating movement into one’s lifestyle. 

FSB Cologne Statistics

FSB Cologne 2019 Statistics,

• 565 exhibitors from 43 countries participated in the event.
• The total exhibition space was 60,600 sqm.
• 28,000 trade visitors from 128 countries attended the trade event.
• 41 international experts from 9 countries spoke at the congresses on architectural and operational solutions for healthy and active lifestyles.
• 470 participants from 36 countries attended the congresses.
• International attendance went up by 67% with visitors from Belgium, Italy, and the UK.
• 105 exhibitors from Germany and 460 exhibitors from abroad participated in the event.

FSB Cologne 2021 Statistics,

• 288 exhibitors from 37 countries participated and exhibited in a space of 35,800 sqm.
• More than 16,000 trade visitors from 103 countries attended the show.
• 61% of visitors traveled from outside Germany.
• Most visitors came from France, Italy, Turkey, and Ukraine while the event also attracted visitors from the Middle East.
• 64% of visitors were decision-makers or held influential positions in their organizations.
• More than 70% of the visitors were satisfied or very satisfied with the event.
• 65% of the visitors expressed that they plan to visit the event again.
• The forums and congresses took place in hybrid form for the first time with over 340 guests and delegations from 34 countries in attendance on the web platform.

FSB Cologne Exhibitors List

FSB Cologne has hosted more than 250 exhibitors from various sports and leisure sectors. A huge range of exhibitors participated to the FSB 2023 exhibition. Here is the exhibition list for the latest event of FSB Cologne. 

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FSB Cologne is a renowned trade show dedicated to the entire sports and leisure industry. The event is an unmissable opportunity for anyone associated with the sports & leisure sector from sportsmen to sports facility centers or stadiums etc. DixiFuar offers comprehensive tour packages to attend the FSB Cologne exhibition. Our travel packages include flight/hotel bookings, airport/hotel transfers, and other services. Get in touch with us today if you are interested in attending this event. 

Information About FSB Cologne

Frequently Asked Questions About FSB Cologne

How can I access the exhibitors list of the FSB Cologne 2023 exhibition?

More than 250 exhibitors are expected to participate in the show. Here is the exhibitors list for the upcoming event. 

When will FSB Cologne 2025 take place?

FSB is a renowned trade show for the sports goods industry. FSB Cologne 2023 will take place between 28 and 31 October 2025. 

Where will FSB Cologne 2025 be held?

FSB Cologne 2025 will be held at the Cologne Exhibition Center which is around 5 to 10 minutes away from the city center. 

How can I reach the exhibition venue?

The Cologne Exhibition Center is an easily accessible location due to its central location. Almost all modes of transport can take you to the venue including taxis and public transport. Ten motorways are linked to the main motorway ring so it is easy to reach by car if you follow the instructions given here. The Deutsche Bahn train service offers one-way and return tickets to and from various regions within Germany. You can buy a ticket along with the event ticket as well. You can check ticket availability here. 

Which hotels are within walking distance of the Cologne Exhibition Center?

Cologne Exhibition Center or Koelnmesse is centrally located with a wide and diverse range of hotels around the location. Some of the hotels that are popular and located near Koelnmesse include Courtyard Marriott Cologne, Hotel Motel One Koln-Messe, Radisson Blu Hotel, ibis Koeln Messe, Maritim Hotel Koln, etc. 

How can I buy the FSB Cologne 2025 exhibition ticket?

The ticket for FSB Cologne 2025 has not yet on sale.

What should I do to book a stand at the FSB Cologne 2025 exhibition?

Booth applications for FSB Cologne 2025 are not open yet.