The world’s largest yacht and water sports trade fair, boot Düsseldorf, what we colloquially refer to as the Düsseldorf Boat Show, is gearing up for its January 2026 run. The ticket shop is now open here: boot.com/en/Visit/Tickets_Vouchers.
Boating will be on hand at boot 2026. Details about this massive boat show, at which many new model boats will make their world premier, follows in the press release I’ve included below.
January 17-25, 2026, boot Düsseldorf will be the beacon for the international water sports industry. The exhibiting industry and dealers are expecting positive momentum and a boost to the global market from the No. 1 trade fair for yachts, boats and water sports. This is what we have learned from discussions with renowned industry leaders over the past few weeks,” said Petros Michelidakis, Director of boot Düsseldorf. The months following boot 2025 have shown signs of a slight recovery in orders. Michelidakis added: “Of course, we are still a long way from a return to 2019 levels, but we see clear signs that better times are ahead. Demand is extremely strong in many countries, especially for medium-sized and large motorboats”. boot will be held from January 17 – 25, 2026 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.
This mood on the global market is also having a positive effect on bookings for boot 2026. The halls for motorboats with medium-sized motor yachts and family boats (Hall 1), engines, motorboats and fishing boats (3), Scandinavian bestsellers with alternative propulsion systems (4), super boats and speedboats (5), engines and RIBs (9) and the luxury yacht halls 6 and 7 (super yachts) are in extremely high demand and the industry leaders are once again almost all on board.
The range of equipment and accessories in Hall 10 is also well represented and visitors can look forward to technical equipment for sailing and motorboating. Halls 11 and 12 focus on diving and diving equipment with leading manufacturers and dealers will showcase the latest trends. Hall 12 will also feature the popular Dive Center (Hall 12) and the stage.
All water sports enthusiasts can book their next vacation directly at boot in Hall 13 (diving enthusiasts also in Hall 12). With the motto “Destinations & Boat Life”, there will be first-hand information on dream vacations on the water from marinas, houseboat providers and charter companies.
Canoeists will find equipment and boats as well as a picturesque test course in Hall 14. Also in Hall 14, service providers such as the ADAC (German Automobile Club) will present a comprehensive range of services for water sports enthusiasts. The water police and sea rescue services will provide an insight into their fascinating and important work, and the Classic Forum will delight enthusiasts with old (boat) treasures.
Sailing, in all competitive forms and classes, takes center stage in Hall 15 with the “Sailing Center” and the popular networking platform “Sailing Plaza” as well as the boot “Sailing School”.
Daysailers from new manufacturers, cruising sailboats and classic racing yachts from well-known industry leaders will be located in Hall 16.
Cool vibes and hot contests make Hall 17 the surf hotspot of boot 2026. In the large regatta pool, the world stars of the scene compete and suppliers showcase the latest boards and outfits for the trendy surf look.
Nine themed worlds and stages with exciting programs on innovative technologies, lively reports from the world of sports, and sustainability forums round off the diverse trade fair program. Visitors can also venture onto or into the water themselves with hands-on activities such as sailing, surfing, canoeing and diving.
The figures for the trade fair speak for themselves: more than 200,000 visitors from 113 countries, a third of them from outside Germany, travel to Düsseldorf for boot. 18% of them are experts and professionals from all relevant areas of water sports. With its highly interesting mix of sports, business and technology, boot is also the information forum for all international media with a global reach of 1.2 billion people. And boot visitors have strong purchasing power: 39% come to the trade fair with concrete investment intentions – both in the boat segment and in accessories, surfing and diving equipment. They also appreciate boot: 94% are very satisfied with their trade fair visit.
For information on visiting or exhibiting at boot 2026, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America; Telephone: (312) 781-5180; E-mail: info@mdna.com; Visit boot.com and mdna.com. Follow on linkedin.com/company/mdnachicago/.
For hotel information, contact TTI Travel, Inc. at (866) 674-3476; E-mail: info@ttitravel.net; ttitravel.net or use the booking platform on the boot website: boot.com/en/Visit/Preparation/Hotel_City. With more than 200,000 visitors from over 100 countries and 1,500 exhibitors on 220,000 square meters in Halls 1 to 17, boot Düsseldorf is the world’s largest yacht and water sports trade 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 trade 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. The next edition of boot Düsseldorf will be held from January 17 – 25, 2026.
