There was a great atmosphere in the 16 exhibition halls on the first weekend of boot 2026. With its mix of high-caliber trade fair and hands-on experiences, boot captures the spirit of the times and inspires people to take up water sports. Over 50,000 interested visitors came to Düsseldorf on the first two days This indicates that the number of visitors is comparable to that of previous events.
Passionate water sports fans and anyone who wants to become one can try out diving, surfing, sailing and paddling, marvel at boats and yachts or be inspired by the atmosphere under the motto ‘We love water’ until 25 January. Always there is Finni the plush whale, the new children's ambassador for boot. He is available alongside other cool fan merchandise such as stylish shirts, hoodies and caps in the fan shops (North Entrance and Hall 17).
For the hands-on activities, book online as soon as possible at www.boot.com or grab the last slots on the morning of the visit.
Tickets are available during the week from € 12 (valid in the afternoon from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm). For members of boot.club (simply register for free with your email address), the 2-day ticket costs only € 19, and children under 13 years of age have free admission.
The world's largest yacht and water sports fair
With more than 200,000 visitors from over 100 countries and nearly 1,500 exhibitors on 220,000 square meters in Halls 1 to 17, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest yacht and water sports fair. Both sailors and motor boaters will find a wide variety of boats, dinghies, superboats or luxury yachts. The popular water sports of diving, surfing, kite surfing, stand up paddling, skimboarding or canoeing are available at boot in all facets and with the appropriate equipment. Attractive stage programs with the stars of the scene, the latest trends and a high-caliber mix of workshops and hands-on activities, both for leisure sports enthusiasts and experts, make the fair unique worldwide. But marine conservation and innovative, sustainable technologies will also be in focus at boot 2026. In cooperation with the European Boating Industry (EBI), for example, the blue innovation dock offers a unique dialogue format with political, economic, technological and media expertise. www.boot.com
