FSB 2025 in Cologne, Germany

FSB 2025 (International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities) — a leading industry exhibition held at the Koelnmesse exhibition center, Cologne, Germany. FSB 2025 brings together professionals interested in the development of sports facilities, public spaces, fitness zones, and leisure infrastructure.

It will be of interest to those who work or make decisions in the fields of:

• construction and operation of sports halls, stadiums, and ice arenas;
• urban development, park zones, playgrounds, and outdoor fitness;
• design, architecture, landscape design, and planning;
• municipal services, municipalities, equipment, and material suppliers;
• investors, hotel operators, campgrounds, fitness centers interested in expanding or modernizing facilities.

Video about the FSB

History and key facts about FSB

The FSB 2025 exhibition has been held since 1969, growing over decades from a local event into a major international platform.

It takes place every two years (biennial), giving participants time to prepare, showcase innovations, and attract interested visitors.

Some significant milestones:

• Joint hosting with aquanale, an exhibition for pools, saunas, and wellness, creating synergy and expanding the audience.
• Increased focus on sustainability: eco-friendly materials, energy efficiency, social equity, and inclusivity.
• High-quality programs: congresses, seminars, exhibition events, themed spaces, and innovation zones.

Advantages of FSB over other events

• Comprehensive coverage: showcasing products and solutions for sports facilities, public spaces, and leisure areas in one place.
• International reach: in 2023, approximately 552 exhibitors from 41-42 countries and about 25,000 visitors from 123 countries.
• Exhibition space: around 58,000 m² in 2023.
• High-quality visitors: architects, designers, municipal services, sports facility operators — decision-makers.
• Robust event program: IAKS Congress, themed forums, conferences, and events on sustainable construction and design.
• Koelnmesse infrastructure: convenient access, hotels, services, logistics, and modernly equipped exhibition halls.

Notable companies participating in FSB 2025

• Berliner Seilfabrik — a German manufacturer of rope systems, nets, and playground equipment. Known for quality and innovation in safety and materials, often exhibiting with large stands.
• Regupol — a company specializing in sports and playground surface coverings. Regupol has a strong reputation for durable rubber coverings, shock-absorbing underlays, and outdoor surfaces.
• Polytan — a brand renowned for artificial turf and sports field coverings. They often showcase new hybrid systems and eco-sustainable solutions.
• Tarkett Sports — a global player in sports surfacing and multi-purpose facility equipment. They participate with new collections and innovations in safety and durability.
• Edel Grass — a manufacturer of decorative and functional grass coverings, with artificial turf used in both sports and landscaping projects. Their solutions highlight aesthetics and functionality.
• Universal Sport — a company offering a wide range of sports equipment and infrastructure, from gym equipment to playgrounds. They focus on international, sustainable, and adaptable projects.

Recommendations for FSB 2025 visitors

• Plan your visit in advance: download the hall layout, identify relevant themed zones — open spaces, playgrounds, coverings, equipment.
• Book accommodation and transport early — Cologne can be very busy during the exhibition, especially hotels near Koelnmesse.
• Bring product samples, photos, and catalogs, especially if you sell materials, coverings, or equipment — live product demonstrations build trust.
• Attend congresses and forums: IAKS Congress, German Sports Facilities Day, planerFORUM, and others offer deep insights, ideas, and networking opportunities.
• Explore themed spaces: SPORTNETZWERK.FSB, Stadt und Raum, Skate Area, outdoor fitness, and more. These are places to experience solutions and ideas hands-on.
• Build connections in advance: organizers often publish lists of participants and partners; contacts can help arrange meetings before the exhibition. Also, visit Media & Service zones for special offers, consultations, and demo areas.

Categories of products and services at FSB 2025

• Equipment for sports fields, stadiums, and gyms: coverings, seating, stands, lighting.
• Urban development: street furniture, outdoor fitness, landscaping elements, lighting, bins, and fencing.
• Play equipment, playgrounds, and planning and implementation of playground zones.
• Sports coverings: artificial turf, specialized indoor/outdoor surfaces, and ice arena surfaces.
• Sports equipment and infrastructure: gym equipment, sports inventory, and maintenance tools for sports facilities.
• Services and media: design, consulting, maintenance, technology, digitalization, safety, facility management, and licensing.
• Themed zones and concepts: outdoor fitness, urban design, eco-friendly solutions, operations, and multifunctional spaces.

How to participate as an exhibitor at FSB 2025

If you want to exhibit at FSB 2025, here are the steps and recommendations to stand out:

• Register through the official FSB/Koelnmesse website — complete the application, select a thematic category, and describe the products or services you’ll showcase.
• Choose the stand size and location, and coordinate technical requirements: electricity, lighting, access, and demonstration zones.
• Prepare products and materials: samples, specifications, safety requirements, certifications, and eco-friendliness — these are especially important now.
• Participate in accompanying events: workshops, presentations, conferences — these increase visibility and help the community discover your brand.
• Use the services of professional stand builders — for example, ESBAU can assist with building a custom stand or renting a ready-made one, including design, setup, dismantling, logistics, and on-site support. This approach saves resources, time, and ensures a striking appearance.

The earlier you apply, the better your choice of location and conditions — large companies already reserve spaces, especially in priority zones.

FSB 2025 is a place where ideas are born, standards are set, and the future of public spaces, sports, and leisure is shaped. The atmosphere is inspiring: thousands of visitors, hundreds of companies, a rich program, real projects, and the chance to see what tomorrow’s leisure or sports facility will look like in your city or business.

Participating or visiting FSB 2025 is an opportunity to make your mark among industry leaders, find partners, investors, and add innovation to your product or service. If you work in any related sector — from architecture to equipment, urban planning to facility management — there’s something to gain and partners to collaborate with here.