Your new diving license is your free ticket to boot 2026

Discover the world’s largest watersports show in Düsseldorf – free with your diving brevet!

diving license promotion | © Messe Düsseldorf / C. Tillmann

Got your diving license in 2025? Then boot Düsseldorf 2026 is your highlight – with free entry!

Explore the world’s largest watersports show: cutting-edge gear, exciting dive destinations, inspiring talks, and even a free dive in the 4-meter tower.

Claim your free ticket now and dive into the adventure!

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How do I get a free ticket?

The following groups of people are entitled to receive a free ticket for boot 2026. Holders of a diving certificate issued in the calendar year 2025:

1-star diver

Open Water Diver (OWD)

Freediver (1 star)

Simply register online at the boot ticket shop from 18 September 2025 and show your diving license at the ticket office during boot 2026 (17-25 January 2026).

With the ‘Free admission to boot with your diving licence’ promotion, boot Düsseldorf would like to thank everyone who obtained their diving license in 2025. Together with the associations of the Diving Industry Association (IAC, PADI, SSI, VDST) and the exhibiting associations at boot 2026 (a.o. IDDA, PSS), newcomers to diving will receive a free one-day ticket to the trade fair in Düsseldorf.