SPIEL Essen 2026
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The world's largest board game fair, in Essen, Germany. Open to the public, with publishers launching new games.
Thousands of new board and card games premiere at SPIEL each October. Hours stated by the organizer: Thu-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm.
Key facts
- Dates
- Oct 22-25, 2026 (local time at the venue)
- Where
- Messe Essen, Essen, Germany
- Who can attend
- See audience tags below; check the organizer for ticket rules
- Children
- Kids welcome
- Organizer
- Friedhelm Merz Verlag
- Open to public
- Trade
- Families
- Kids welcome
- Tabletop games
Dates verified Oct 23, 2026 on the organizer's official page. Something changed? Report a change.
