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Highlights boot 2026

World’s largest yacht & watersports show

This is boot Düsseldorf

Welcome, dear visitors to boot Düsseldorf! With over 200,000 visitors from more than 110 countries and around 1,500 exhibitors from 68 nations in 16 exhibition halls, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest yacht and water sports trade fair. Both sailors and motor boaters will find their perfect boat here. Whether dinghy, yacht or luxury yacht - the comprehensive range speaks for itself. The various water sports from diving, surfing, skimboarding, kite surfing, stand up paddling or canoeing are in focus at boot with the corresponding equipment available. Attractive stage programmes with interesting interview partners from the industry, the latest trend sport offers and a high-calibre mix of workshops and boot activities, both for the leisure sportsman and for experts, make the fair unique worldwide.

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ADAC Skipper: Visit us in Halls 10 and 13!

For the first time, the ADAC department of leisure boating will be represented with two exhibition stands at boot Düsseldorf 2026. Visitors can look forward to many highlights and services.

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News and current events

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25.01.2026

boot Düsseldorf 2026 puts global water sports industry on course

Good sales climate, excellent atmosphere and international flair in the Düsseldorf exhibition halls

16.01.2026

Stars at boot 2026

Here you will find an overview of the most famous faces and names at boot 2026 and find out at which events you can meet them.

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17.12.2025

dive award 2026

boot Düsseldorf will present the 'boot dive award - powered by BAUER Kompressoren' once again in 2026, together with the leading diving media: VDST Sporttaucher, Tauchen, taucher.net, Plongez! and wetnotes. The winners will be honored during boot 2026.

20.11.2025

Action, Adrenaline and Aftershow Vibes

When boot Düsseldorf opens its doors from 17 to 25 January 2026, Hall 17 will once again become the hotspot for the international surf and trend sports community. The XXL indoor pool will host world-class contests, and visitors can hop on a board themselves – and wind down the day with music, drinks and good vibes.

14.11.2025

"ocean tribute" Award 2026

The winner of the "ocean tribute" Award will be determined by public voting and the final verdict of the top-class jury and will be honored at boot 2026.

04.11.2025

boot Düsseldorf merch store now online at boot.com/merch

boot Düsseldorf kicks off the pre-Christmas season with a real bang: long awaited, it is now online: the new ‘We love water’ merch store. All fans can order their favorite items from the boot collection at boot.com/merch.

18.09.2025

Tickets & Vouchers

The ticket shop for boot 2026 is now open! Tickets can now be conveniently purchased online—and for the first time with expanded payment options such as Apple Pay.

21.08.2025

Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2025

From 26 September to 5 October, Brandenburger Strand in Westerland on Sylt will become the centre of the international windsurfing scene.

21.08.2025

Inclusive sailing: "On the water, we are all equal."

Inclusion is also an important issue in water sports. Silke Basedow from "Wir sind Wir! Inclusion in Sailing e.V." explains in an interview how inclusive sailing breaks down barriers and brings people together.

24.07.2025

Ocean Race Europe 2025

The Ocean Race Europe is one of the most exciting high sea sailing regattas in the world. In 2025, it will once again bring spectacular images, exciting races and top international sailors to the European seas.

Caravan Salon | Copyright © Messe Düsseldorf, C.Tillmann

18.07.2025

Caravanning and watersports – a good fit!

Caravanning is perfect for all those who enjoy spending their leisure time on the water, like flexibility and want to bring their own gear. At the 2025 CARAVAN SALON from 29 August to 7 September, you can find out about the latest trends and get inspired for your next adventure.

26.06.2025

Sail GP Germany

Foiling catamarans, top speeds of over 90 km/h and national teams in direct competition: the SailGP is one of the most innovative and spectacular sailing series in the world - and takes the sport to a whole new level.

26.06.2025

100th anniversary of the Admiral's Cup

2025 will be a very special year for the international sailing world: the Admiral's Cup, one of the most traditional ocean races in history, is celebrating its 100th anniversary - and is finally returning after a break of more than two decades. From 17 July to 1 August, it's back to setting sail off the south coast of England.

Foil Festival Fehmarn | Copyright © Joern Pollex

04.06.2025

Win tickets for boot 2026 at Foil Festival Fehmarn

From 6–9 June, the Foil Festival Fehmarn will once more bring the latest trends and lots of action to the South Beach of Fehmarn! Test wings, boards, and foils, and experience the Wingfoil & Pumpfoil Experience, exclusively presented by boot Düsseldorf and foil pro Balz Müller. You can also win tickets for boot 2026 and other boot merch in our Instagram competition!

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22.05.2025

Michael Walther Ocean Crossing

Michael Walther is planning a spectacular Atlantic crossing – solo on an offshore stand-up paddleboard just six meters long. boot Düsseldorf is on board as an official partner and will accompany Michael throughout his preparations leading up to the start in September 2025 – and, of course, during the entire journey.

The themed areas of boot Düsseldorf

You can expect 67 nations on 220,000 m² in 16 exhibition halls

To Hall and Site Plans

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The programme for visitors and trade visitors

boot Düsseldorf is THE meeting place for water sports! The programme of hands-on activities, events, specials and seminars at boot is correspondingly varied and colourful, covering all aspects of leisure and life on the water.