Spiel Essen 2024 hailed “a complete success”

This year’s Spiel Essen show has been hailed as “a complete success” by organisers Merz Verlag.

Across the four days, 204,000 people attended the show, with visitors from over 80 nations in attendance. Spiel also saw 923 exhibitors present more than 1,500 new products from 52 countries.

“This year’s Spiel was a complete success and again shows how closely the team works with the community and how well it copes with the many challenges of a leading global fair,” said Florian Hess, Managing Director of Merz Verlag and board member of Spielwarenmesse eG.

“The fair is heading in a fantastic direction and we have great plans ahead to keep Spiel up-to-date and attractive to exhibitors and visitors from all around the world.”

Next year’s Spiel Essen will take place from October 23rd to 26th 2025.

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