We have often said there is just one boat show every boater should see at least once in their lives, and that is BOOT International in Deuseldorf, Germany.. Online exhibitor registration for boot 2026, the world’s largest yacht and water sports trade fair is now open at https://www.boot.com/en/
boot will take place from January 17 – 25, 2026, at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Robert Marx, President of boot, stated: “The last boot has shown us exhibitors once again that the trade fair is a reliable partner for successful business. For global players and all international companies that are looking for new sales markets due to global market changes, boot Düsseldorf is the most effective and best presentation platform. Even in the current difficult economic situation in our industry, it has attracted an interested and eager audience and continues to ensure new groups of buyers with its innovative ideas that are always in tune with the times. As a long-standing exhibitor at the show myself, I recommend that all companies involved in water sports should attend. With boot Düsseldorf 2026 we will start the new season successfully next January, because only here we can attract customers from all over the world. “
boot impresses with its numbers: more than 200,000 people from 113 countries, a third of them from outside Germany, travelled to Düsseldorf for boot 2025 – with 18% of them experts from all relevant areas of water sports. With its highly interesting topics from sports, business and technology, boot is also the information forum for all international media. This year’s edition alone achieved a global reach of 1.2 billion. And boot visitors have purchasing power: 39% come to the show with concrete investment plans – both in the boat segment and in accessories, surfing and diving equipment. They value boot: 94% are very satisfied with their visit.
“This positive atmosphere and the purchasing power of the visitors give boot a strong economic appeal. It is the beacon of the industry and gives it substance and security. My team and I will be happy to meet with all interested companies for personal discussions and to provide individual information about participation in next year’s event”, explained boot Director Petros Michelidakis.
In 2026, boot will again feature its proven and popular hall structure: Halls 1, 3 (including Sport Fishing), 4, 5 and 9 will be dedicated to powerboats, Hall 6 and 7a to super yachts. Maritime art will be located in Hall 7, equipment and accessories in Hall 10 and 11, diving in Hall 11 and 12, Tourism in Hall 13 and 14, paddling also in Hall 14 while Halls 15 and 16 will showcase sailing yachts and boats and Hall 17 will be all about surfing.
For further information on visiting or exhibiting at boot 2026, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America; Telephone: (312) 781-5180; E-mail: info@mdna.com; Visit www.boot.com and www.mdna.com. Follow us on https://www.linkedin.com/
For hotel information, contact TTI Travel, Inc. at (866) 674-3476; E-mail: info@ttitravel.net; www.ttitravel.net or use the booking platform on the boot 2026 website: https://www.boot.com/
The world’s largest yacht and water sports trade fair
With more than 200,000 visitors from over 100 countries and 1,500 exhibitors on 220,000 square meters in Halls 1 to 17, boot Düsseldorf is the world’s largest yacht and water sports trade fair. Both sailors and motor boaters will find a wide variety of boats, dinghies, super boats or luxury yachts. The popular water sports of diving, surfing, kite surfing, stand up paddling, skimboarding and canoeing are available at boot in all facets and with the appropriate equipment. Attractive stage programs with the stars of the sector, the latest trends and a high-caliber mix of workshops and hands-on activities, both for leisure sports enthusiasts and experts, make the trade fair unique worldwide. But marine conservation and innovative, sustainable technologies will also be a focus at boot 2026. In cooperation with the European Boating Industry (EBI), for example, the blue innovation dock offers a unique dialogue format with political, economic, technological and media expertise. The next edition of boot Düsseldorf will open its doors from January 17 – 25, 2026.
