The must-attend event for the sports and leisure industry
FSB is the international exhibition dedicated to sports and leisure amenity sectors, and stands short for the Internationale Fachmesse für Freiraum, Sport- und Bäderanlagen. The biennial exhibition has found a home in Cologne, Germany, where it shares the convention centre with AQANALE – the exhibition dedicated to swimming pools and water facilities.
FSB 2027
Between 26.10.2027 and 29.10.2027, FSB's 2027 edition will take place. The event will be staged as a live trade fair. The exhibition will be hosted in Cologne, Germany, at the Koelnmesse.
Affordable Hotel Offers Near Cologne, Germany
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On foot:
Not advisable when travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport
30 mins when travelling from Cologne Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
By car:
20 mins when travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport
10 mins when travelling from Cologne Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
By public transport:
30 mins when travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport
10 mins when travelling from Cologne Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
Hotels near FSB
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Maternushaus | 2.7 | Köln | from € 486.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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the Deutz, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel | 0.81 | Köln | from € 466.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Mercure Hotel Dusseldorf City Center | 38.8 | Düsseldorf | from € 289.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Klima Hotel Europarc | 24.9 | Kerpen | from € 209.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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NH Koln Altstadt | 2.5 | Köln | from € 411.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Hotel am Augustinerplatz | 2.8 | Köln | from € 552.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Kardinal Schulte Haus | 15.15 | Bergisch Gladbach | from € 268.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Clayton Hotel Dusseldorf City Center | 38 | Düsseldorf | from € 356.50 EUR | Book Now | |
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Dorint An der Messe Koln | 0.16 | Köln | from € 476.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Pullman Cologne | 3.41 | Köln | from € 616.00 EUR | Book Now |
- Facility managers;
- Investors;
- Architects, engineers & planners;
- Construction contractors;
- Sport managers.
Kölnmesse performs the dual function of organiser and host venue, with programming scheduled to last for four days in total. Exhibitors will be happy to know that work hours have been set for 09:00 am – 19:00 pm, with the final day scheduled to end at 17:00 pm.
FSB is where the latest innovations and concepts are often shown first in Europe in regard to public swimming pools, recreational facilities, sauna parks and playgrounds alike. It is this expansive product range and focus that has made FSB into the linchpin event for its sector. Not only are you able to close exceptional deals, but you also gain valuable insight into where the industry is headed. That is two for one! It is no surprise to see facility managers, investors, sport managers, architects, engineers & planners and construction contractors come to make contacts and coordinate big projects.
The FSB 2021
FSB's 2021 edition was held concurrently with aquanale's 2021 edition. The events took place at Koelnmesse from October 26th to October 29th, 2021. The trade shows occurred as live events. At the venue, strict Covid-19 safety measures were implemented. As part of the security measures, attendees were required to show 3G admittance documents prior to entering the fairgrounds. Such certificates included negative testing results, immunisation passports, and proof of recovery. The event attracted 466 exhibitors and over 16,000 trade visitors from 103 nations.
The FSB 2023
FSB's 2023 edition coincided with aquanale's 2023 rendition. The live trade fairs took place in Messe Cologne between the dates 24.10.2023 and 27.10.2023. The venue did not feature Covid-19 safety measures because of the removal of the country's pandemic-related restrictions. Over 820 exhibitors from 45 nations and around 25,000 visitors from 123 countries attended the events.
The FSB 2025
FSB's 2025 edition coincided with aquanale's 2025 rendition. The events took place in Messe Cologne between 28.10.2025 and 31.10.2025. FSB 2025 and aquanale 2025 featured more than 865 exhibitors from 46 countries and approximately 28,000 visitors from over 125 nations (11% increase in attendance). Around 62% of the visitors were from abroad.
