Family gaming and toy suppliers gather in Stuttgart for a four day showcase. Spielemesse 2026 runs from November 19 to 22 at the New Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre and presents hands on offers for families, educators and industry buyers.
Dates and venue for Spielemesse 2026
The event opens November 19 and closes November 22 2026 at Messe Stuttgart, listed in materials as New Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre. The fair is part of the MesseHerbst schedule that stages multiple fairs across the venue during the same period.
Exhibitor profile at Spielemesse 2026
Exhibitors include toy manufacturers, board game publishers and providers of interactive experiences. The previous exhibitor list mentions PLUxINUS Würfelspiele Alexander Reul, KUSWA Modellbau, VERDÄCHTIG LECKER, Meeplebox, Feuerland Verlagsgesellschaft mbH and Spiele-Offensive / Abacus. An exhibitor directory allows targeted searches by theme to prepare meetings ahead of arrival.
Program highlights inside the halls
Key areas are the LEGO Bauwelt featuring large builds and MOCs, the Lust auf Technik zone focused on 3D printing and robotics and the Spieleinsel where visitors try classics and new releases with guidance from on site game helpers. The Lernspielpreis awards winners in three age categories and competitive tracks include tournaments and e sport events aimed at younger audiences.
Key figures to measure scale
MesseHerbst runs over four days across eight halls with more than 1 000 stands. In 2025 the MesseHerbst recorded 117 500 visitors to the Messe Stuttgart grounds which provides context for the visitor flows during the same trade week.
Commercial prospecting and networking advice
For sales teams targeting toys and leisure products prepare a shortlist from the exhibitor directory and schedule in hall visits that align with product demonstrations and workshops. The LEGO Bauwelt and Lust auf Technik workshops are practical settings for conversations with educators and activity managers. Bring concise demo materials that show use cases for schools or family centers and set meeting goals for each exhibitor on your list.
Closing note and official link
Spielemesse 2026 brings together family oriented gaming experiences and business opportunities in a single trade week. Check schedules and obtain tickets at the official site http://www.messe-stuttgart.de/spielemesse where exhibitor listings and workshop details for this edition are available.
