SPIEL Essen takes place every year in October in the halls of Messe Essen. During this time you can walk through all halls and to all booths. Our tickets are valid for the whole opening time and to test the games costs nothing extra.
OPENING HOURS
SPIEL Essen 2026 will take place from October 22 to 25 2026.
The ticket shop will go online July 22 2026 aroun 10 am.
It is not possible to purchase vouchers for tickets before the ticket shop opens. Tickets can only be purchased online via our ticket shop. There will be no ticket counters on site.
Families
(2 Adults plus up to 3 Children (4 to 12 years)*)
65,00 €
67,00 €
Business Visitors
(proof needed)**
46,00 €
46,00 €
ADD-ONS
bookable individually
Educators Day – Confirmation of Participation***
5,00 €
Golden Demon – Participation****
12,00 €
Lasertag Warhammer: Kill Team LIVE!
25,00 €
Business Visitors – Parking (only in combination with a Businesss Visitors Ticket)
12,00 €
*Children under the age of 4 have free entrance.
**Only for persons working in the board game industry. Benefits for the Business Ticket include: Entrance at 9:30 am via fast-lane at the entrances West, South, and East, use of the B2B-Lounge (hall 7), use of the new matchmaking tool at SPIEL.
***The visit of the speeches and panels for the Educators Day at the stage in hall 4 is free of charge and open to all. With this add-on you get a confirmation of participation for your documents.
****All information regarding Golden Demon you can find on our website here
PLEASE NOTE: If you leave the exhibition grounds during the day, you must obtain a re-entry wristband at the exit in order to re-enter.
