Name: SPIELWIESN — Augsburg Board Game Fair 2026
Start: 2026-11-06T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-08T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Messe Augsburg

SPIELWIESN

About SPIELWIESN

The SPIELWIESN in Augsburg is Southern Germany's largest festival for board and card games. For three days, the Messe Augsburg transforms into a 14,500 m² game paradise: around 2,200 game stations, a giant game library with over 3,000 titles, a Pen & Paper Arena, a Science Playground for children, and a flea market with rare board games. With a record of 16,500 visitors in 2025, the SPIELWIESN is the major family event of the southern German gaming scene.

Dates 06 Nov — 08 Nov 2026

Venue Augsburg (09761)

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Edition 2026

SPIELWIESN — edition 2026

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From November 6 to 8, 2026, the Messe Augsburg will once again transform into Southern Germany's largest board game paradise. Long Game Night on Friday until 11 PM, family program on Saturday and Sunday, 2,200 game stations, 3,000 games to borrow, and around 100 exhibitors. Around 16,500 visitors are expected again.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.