SPIELWIESN — Augsburg Board Game Fair
Southern Germany's largest board game fair with 2,200 game stations
About SPIELWIESN
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Three Days in Southern Germany's Largest Gaming World
The SPIELWIESN is the annual game fair of the city of Augsburg and is now considered Southern Germany's largest board game festival. Across approximately 14,500 m² of exhibition space at the Messe Augsburg, there are around 2,200 game stations where visitors can try out new releases and classics directly – always with experienced game explainers by their side.
What Makes SPIELWIESN Special
- Huge Lending Library with over 3,000 board and card games — all titles can be played on-site
- Independent Publisher Area for small, creative publishers
- Pen & Paper Arena for role-playing game fans with trial games and Game Masters
- Science Playground with STEM experiments for children and teenagers
- Xund & Aktiv Zone with movement and dexterity games
- Used Games Flea Market – a treasure trove for collectors
- Game Explainers: around 80 volunteer explainers from Bavarian gaming clubs
Long Game Night on Friday
A special feature of SPIELWIESN is the Long Game Night on Friday: The fair opens at 1:00 PM but stays open until 11:00 PM – allowing working people to play, browse, and compare at their leisure after work. Saturday and Sunday are then classic family days.
Record Attendance in 2025: 16,500 Visitors
In 2025, SPIELWIESN broke its previous record with 16,500 visitors. Around 100 exhibitors presented their new releases, many offering on-site playtesting and limited fair editions. This is a clear signal that 'analog' gaming continues to thrive in a digital age.
SPIELWIESN — edition 2026
SPIELWIESN 2026 opens its doors from Friday, November 6, to Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Messe Augsburg. Across 14,500 m², around 100 exhibitors – from large board game publishers to small manufacturers – will meet the Southern German gaming scene. With a record of 16,500 guests last year, Spielwiesn is firmly established as the most important event for Southern German board game fans in the autumn calendar.
Highlights such as the Long Game Night on Friday, the Independent Publisher Area, the Pen & Paper Arena, the Science Playground for children, and the flea market for used games will again form the program in 2026. An official announcement of exhibitor and program details will be made by the organizer MPA Public Relations & Event Agentur GmbH.
Programme SPIELWIESN 2026
Opening Hours 2026
- Friday, November 6, 2026 — 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Long Game Night)
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 — 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 — 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Areas and Highlights
- 2,200 Game Stations with Game Explainers (80 volunteer explainers)
- Game Library with over 3,000 board and card games
- Independent Publisher Area for creative small publishers
- Pen & Paper Arena with trial games and workshops
- Science Playground — STEM experiments and tinkering games for children
- Xund & Aktiv — Movement and dexterity games
- Children's Play Area
- Flea Market for used games
Highlights SPIELWIESN 2026
- 2,200 game stations on 14,500 m²
- Long Game Night Friday until 11 PM
- Game library with 3,000+ titles to try
- Pen & Paper Arena for role-playing fans
- Science Playground for families
Prices SPIELWIESN 2026
Day tickets and weekend passes, as well as discounts for pupils, students, and families, will be announced in good time via the official advance sale at spielwiesn.de.
Practical information — SPIELWIESN
Getting There
Messe Augsburg, Am Messezentrum 5, 86159 Augsburg. Easily accessible via the A 8 (Augsburg-Ost exit). By train to Augsburg Hauptbahnhof, then tram line 6 towards Friedberg West to the "Messe" stop.
Parking
Around 3,700 parking spaces, including accessible spots and charging stations for electric cars.
Admission
Day tickets and weekend passes are available in the official advance sale at spielwiesn.de. Current prices will be published by the organizer in good time.
Tip
If you want to test a specific game, arrive early — popular new releases can have waiting times at the stations.
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Where it takes place SPIELWIESN
Messe Augsburg
Am Messezentrum 5, 86159 Augsburg