FSB 2025
INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR FOR PUBLIC SPACE, SPORTS AND LEISURE FACILITIES COLOGNE, 28–31 OCTOBER 2025
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EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS
Sustainable sports and leisure facilities support environmental responsibility, social justice and long-term financial viability in the sports sector. Discussing these forward-looking topics is now more important than ever, and FSB 2025 is the ideal platform. After all, this is where the industry comes together to experience and present visions of tomorrow’s urban living environments.
FSB in Cologne is the place where you as an exhibitor can reach the precise group you want to target: from decision makers in local authorities, clubs and associations to international investors, property developers, planning agencies, operators of stadiums and other sports venues, event locations and arenas all the way through to architects and landscape architects. Network with them and explore new horizons together.
Photo of Beijing Stadium: © Arup, Chris Dite
PUBLIC SPACES
SPACES FOR PEOPLE
Planning modern public spaces involves numerous aspects that have a positive impact on the environment, society, the economy, health and sustainability. At the same time, they contribute to sustainable, liveable and forward-looking urban development. The public spaces that we will continue to enjoy moving in tomorrow will be created with your products, innovations and design concepts. Show what’s possible by exhibiting your offerings at FSB – and meet your future business partners!
92% of trade visitors are involved in purchasing and procurement decisions.*
*Findings from FSB 2023
FIT FOR THE FUTURE
The requirements expected of tomorrow’s sports and leisure facilities are highly diverse. They provide venues for action and interaction and create unique experiences. Planners, decision makers and operators are looking for future-proof, innovative concepts and sustainable solutions for new fields of application. As an FSB exhibitor, you can showcase your business as the perfect partner for developing modern sports infrastructure.
73% of trade visitors are top decision makers in their field.
SPORT
LEISURE FACILITIES
MADE FOR EVERYBODY
The sports venues and spaces for movement of the future connect people and foster community. They are inclusive, create diverse possible uses and appeal to a broad target group. Officers from local authorities, project managers and architects are working on innovative, sustainable solutions and can put your products into action. Network with them at FSB – and meet the decision makers who are relevant to your business.
81%
Percentage of FSB exhibitors from outside Germany.*
*Findings from FSB 2023
29th IAKS CONGRESS
A highlight and a visitor magnet: the 29th IAKS Congress, organised by IAKS, FSB’s conceptual sponsor, will address issues such as how sports and leisure facilities contribute to health goals, social integration and reducing CO₂ emissions as well as the energy transition in sports centres. The outstanding programme will guarantee an audience of highly qualified participants – who are looking for inspiration and innovative ideas at FSB.
SPORTS FACILITIES DAY planerFORUM & SPORTNETZWERK.FSB
To round off the extensive event programme for industry professionals at FSB 2025, there will be a host of other highlights, including the German Sports Facilities Day, the planerFORUM and the networking event SPORTNETZWERK.FSB. These events are the latest in a series of long-standing partnerships established by the sector’s leading trade fair. As always, they promise to take industry debates to the highest level.
LOTS OF GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN’T MISS FSB:
Face-to-face conversations are more important than ever before!
Hosted in Cologne every two years, FSB is the German and international sector platform for public spaces and the playground, sports and leisure industry. This is where innovations and trends are presented, and business contacts are made.
An all-in-one trade fair experience
The world’s leading trade fair for urban living environments is the global hub for public spaces, sports and leisure facilities – all under one roof.
Qualified visitor profile
Municipal decision makers, operators of sports and leisure facilities, architects and sports clubs come together with top companies at FSB.
FSB is an international industry gathering
More than 60% of visitors are international trade visitors – the perfect springboard for national and international business.
A fascinating showcase
Be there when the industry presents its latest products, services and business ideas.
Captivating – informative –pioneering Congresses, forums and presentations by leading experts provide exclusive insights into future topics.
STRONG SYNERGIES FOR OUTSTANDING SUCCESS
The synergies between FSB and co-located aquanale are unrivalled the world over: through targeted matchmaking between vendors and potential clients, the trade fair duo creates a unique platform for the entire industry. But the leading trade fairs do more than just bring industry players and offerings together: as insightful and authentic opinion leaders, they set new international benchmarks. All of this combines to make Cologne the place to be every two years for everyone in the sports, playground, swimming and leisure industry! Take advantage of these synergies!
Halls 9, 10.1 and 10.2
Halls 7 and 8
THE WHOLE WORLD IS WELCOME IN COLOGNE
Centrally located in Europe and easily accessible thanks to its excellent transport connections – Koelnmesse is perfectly positioned as a trade fair venue. Secure routes, transparent standards and high-performance building technology: This is an exhibition centre that prides itself on safety, security and hygiene.
Book up to five rooms directly using our convenient online hotel booking portal.
www.fsb-cologne.com/overnight-stay
COLOGNE
Registrations received by 31 January 2025:
€217.00/sqm
Registrations received from 1 February 2025 onwards: €241.00/sqm
www.fsb-cologne.com/application
Koelnmesse GmbH
Messeplatz 1, 50679 Köln, Germany
Tel. +49 221 821-2093
fsb@koelnmesse.de www.fsb-cologne.com