The Worlds Largest Boat Show!
The online ticket shop for boot 2026 is now open https://www.boot.com/en/Visit/
There is also an attractive business offer for the numerous international professionals at the trade fair. With their special ticket for trade visitors (one-day ticket €26, two-day ticket €41), they can meet with exhibitors for individual business meetings at 9:30 am in the trade visitor lounge (Hall 13). Tickets can be paid for using the usual payment methods and, starting this year, also with other online services such as Apple Pay and Google Pay.
boot Director Petros Michelidakis stated: “Visiting boot 2026 is a unique experience for anyone who enjoys being in and on the water. Our two-day ticket for boot.club members is particularly appealing to prospective buyers who want comprehensive advice, look around and compare. And all boot fans can once again look forward to a great offer at the trade fair. Almost 1,500 manufacturers and dealers will be presenting over 1,000 boats and yachts at boot. Many of these will be premieres, meaning they will be presented to the public for the first time here in Düsseldorf.”
Visitors can also look forward to seeing the latest diving accessories and equipment. “Our diving halls 11 and 12 are already very well filled with renowned manufacturers, diving centers and dealers,” said boot Project Manager Christian Hruschka. For those planning a boating vacation “Destinations & Boat Life” in Hall 13 is the place to be. “It’s pure holiday feeling here. Charter companies, houseboats, marinas and lots of great holiday destinations simply make you want to head for the sea,” added Christian Hruschka. Hall 14 will feature canoes and kayaks as well as a natural paddling course, where small competitions will be daily during boot 2026. Sailing Hall 15 will also invite visitors to be hands-on, giving younger boat fans the opportunity to learn tricks and get tips in the Sailing School. Visitors can also try out the wingsurfing and wing foiling trend sports for the first time in the XXL pool in Surf Hall 17. In addition to the world-class competitions for professionals, beginners can also mingle with the surfing community here.
For 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 website: https://www.boot.com/en/Visit/
About boot – 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, superboats or luxury yachts. The popular water sports of diving, surfing, kite surfing, stand up paddling, skimboarding or canoeing are available at boot in all facets and with the appropriate equipment. Attractive stage programs with the stars of the scene, 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 in 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 be held from January 17 – 25, 2026. www.boot.com
