FSB 2027 Cologne Stand: your turnkey stand builder
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FSB is the international trade fair for sports, leisure and public spaces. Next edition: 26 to 29 October 2027 at Koelnmesse, Cologne.
FSB: sports, leisure and public space facilities
The trade fair brings together three sectors: sports facilities, public spaces and leisure facilities. It is aimed at local authorities, investors, developers, architects, stadium operators and landscape designers. It highlights sustainable facilities, designed with the environment, inclusion and long-term financial viability in mind.
Organised by Koelnmesse, in 2025 it brought together 575 exhibitors from 44 countries and 28,000 trade visitors from 125 countries, 62% of whom came from abroad. It runs in parallel with aquanale, with a single ticket giving access to both.
Koelnmesse: a large exhibition centre on the banks of the Rhine
Koelnmesse is one of Germany's largest exhibition centres, served by the Köln Messe/Deutz railway station and the tramway. Set-up is governed by strict timetables, which it is best to be aware of before finalising your design.
As Germany is in the European Union, transport from France involves no customs formalities. Our workshops deliver in one to two days by road.
Sports and leisure stands: our approach
At FSB, the challenge is to showcase products that are often bulky or technical, such as floor coverings, apparatus or aquatic equipment. The stand needs to offer a real-life showcase, materials to touch and meeting areas for contracting clients. Take a look at our food, wine and lifestyle stand page and our custom-made stands. We manufacture in France and assemble on site.
Our references in leisure and swimming pools
BWT: BWT stand at Aquanale in Germany (factsheet Aquanale). A trade fair held in parallel with FSB, aimed at a similar audience.
For the same group, we also designed the BWT stand at Piscine Globale in Lyon (factsheet Piscine globale), a trade fair for aquatic equipment.
Tips for exhibiting at FSB
Aim for a real-life showcase: present a real product rather than a photo; that is what convinces a public buyer.
Think about both trade fairs: FSB and aquanale share visitors: an easy-to-read stand captures both flows.
Prepare your project references: contracting clients ask for completed projects.
Plan for heavy logistics: bulky products require you to anticipate access to loading docks and delivery slots.
Frequently asked questions about FSB
When should I start a stand project for Cologne?
Eight to ten months before the opening, to allow time for design, manufacture and transport.
Where and when will the next edition take place?
At Koelnmesse, Cologne, from 26 to 29 October 2027.
Can Expace build a stand in Germany?
Yes. Design and manufacture in France, delivery and assembly in Cologne. No customs formalities are required within the European Union.
Launch your stand project for FSB. Discover also: Aquanale, imm cologne and all our international trade fairs.
category :
Sport, leisure and public spaces
Location:
Koelnmesse
Date:
Oct 26–29, 2027
Frequency:
Biennial (odd years)
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