Next stop FSB!
28–31 October 2025

Sustainable sports and leisure facilities support environmental responsibility, social justice and long-term financial viability in the sports sector. Discussing these forward-looking topics is now more important than ever, and FSB – International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities – is the ideal platform. After all, this is where the industry comes together to experience and present visions of tomorrow’s urban living environments.

In 2025, attendance at this leading trade fair will once again be a must for industry professionals from all over the world. Decision makers from municipalities and associations, international buyers, investors, planning agencies, architects and operators of stadiums, event locations and arenas come to Cologne to discover the latest trends and innovations, exchange ideas with industry partners and find the right solutions for their current projects.

Join them on an exciting journey into the future!

What makes a visit to FSB worthwhile?

Attending FSB is absolutely essential for anyone wanting to achieve success in the playground, sports, public space, leisure and exercise sectors. This is where the urban living environments of tomorrow take shape. Discover the most innovative products and concepts to finding out more about forward-looking trends and enjoy many other benefits.

#bettertogether: Strong synergies for outstanding success

The synergies between FSB and co-located aquanale, which takes place at the same time, are unrivalled the world over: through targeted matchmaking between vendors and potential clients, the trade fair duo creates a unique platform for the entire industry.

The leading trade fairs not only bring together, but also set international standards with their thematic leadership, perception and authenticity. This makes Cologne the place to be every two years for everyone in the sports, playground, swimming and leisure industry!

The FSB trade fair ticket also entitles to visit aquanale.

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International showcase

Every two years, the who’s who of the German and international sports and leisure facilities scene gather in Cologne. Almost all the industry’s top players participate in FSB and exhibit their latest innovations at the event – often for the very first time.

First-class networking

Your gateway to the world’s largest industry community. As the ideal networking platform, FSB promotes knowledge sharing and helps participants to make valuable contacts with the best in the business. The industry’s leading trade fair is where top companies, municipal decision makers, architects and operators of sports and leisure facilities come together in one place.

Clear theme worlds

Organised into three theme worlds , FSB brings together the full range of products and services for public spaces, sport, sports facilities and leisure infrastructure. This structure ensures that the event is easy to navigate – so that visitors like you are certain to find the right product and the right partner for upcoming projects.

Further benefits

Conferences and event areas at FSB 2025

Professional exchange at the highest level: At FSB 2025 in Cologne, you can once again expect a top-class programme with conferences such as the 29th IAKS Congress, the 3rd German Sports Facilities Day, the planerFORUM and more. You can look forward to exciting discussions, innovative concepts and practical ideas for the sports and exercise spaces of tomorrow.

You can also discover our unique event areas: From SPORTNETZWERK.FSB and the STADTundRAUM area to the NEW LIFE circular economy trail - here you can experience first-hand what the urban living spaces of the future will look like.

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Next stop FSB! 28–31 October 2025