ISPO Munich 2025 (Germany)

ISPO 2025: A Global Sporting Goods Platform

ISPO is widely regarded as the flagship trade fair for the global sports industry—a central meeting point for brands, retailers, manufacturers, solution providers, media, and trendsetters. (ISPO.com – Welcome to the Home of Sports) Over decades, ISPO has built a strong reputation as a market barometer—where innovations, strategies, and industry shifts are revealed and debated. (ISPO.com – Welcome to the Home of Sports)

As the industry evolves—driven by technology, sustainability, consumer expectations, and supply-chain challenges—ISPO plays a pivotal role in shaping the agenda, connecting stakeholders, and turning new ideas into business realities.

ISPO 2025 — Key Facts & Highlights

🗓 Dates & Venue

• When: 30 November – 2 December 2025 (ISPO.com – Welcome to the Home of Sports)

• Where: Messe München, Munich, Germany (ISPO.com – Welcome to the Home of Sports)

📊 Scope & Scale

• ISPO 2025 is expected to attract over 2,000 exhibitors and more than 50,000 participants from over 100 countries. (ISPO.com – Welcome to the Home of Sports)

• The event covers the full value chain of the sports sector—upstream materials and innovation, branded products, retail & experience, and services. (ISPO.com – Welcome to the Home of Sports)

• One of its strategic goals this year is to strengthen retailer engagement through a newly launched Retail Club, which offers exclusive benefits like matchmaking, curated tours, and market insights. (ISPO.com – Welcome to the Home of Sports)

🔍 Main Themes & Features

1. Trend & Innovation Hub

ISPO 2025 positions itself as a hotspot for discovering the next wave of materials, wearable tech, sports science, sustainability solutions, and digital integration. (ISPO.com – Welcome to the Home of Sports)

2. Retail & Experience Focus

With shifting consumer expectations and omnichannel pressure, ISPO is placing emphasis on retail strategies, store formats, POS solutions, and experiential design. (ISPO.com – Welcome to the Home of Sports)

3. Curated Matches & Networking

The ISPO App and onsite matchmaking services help participants proactively connect with relevant partners, buyers, and media. (ISPO.com – Welcome to the Home of Sports)

4. Content & Conferences

Parallel to the exhibition, ISPO 2025 hosts a strong program of keynotes, panels, workshops, and summits (e.g. “Sports Tech Nation,” “Trainers’ Summit,” etc.). (ISPO.com – Welcome to the Home of Sports)

The show also features specialized zones like “Health & Wellbeing” to engage new segments and cross-category stakeholders. (ISPO.com – Welcome to the Home of Sports)

5. Plug & Play & Flexible Participation

ISPO offers ready-to-go booth solutions (e.g. “Plug & Play” booths) for brands that might join late or prefer lower overheads. (ISPO.com – Welcome to the Home of Sports)

6. Sustainability & Responsibility

As with prior years, sustainable design, circular economy, eco-materials, ethical production, and reduced impact are integrated into both the exhibits and the conference agenda. (ISPO.com – Welcome to the Home of Sports)

Why ISPO 2025 Matters for Stakeholders

• For Brands & Startups: It’s a premier platform to launch products, gain exposure, and connect with decision-makers and buyers from around the world.

• For Retailers: They gain access to early insights, curated tours, peer networking, and better leverage in purchasing for new seasons.

• For Suppliers & Innovators: ISPO allows upstream technology, materials, and services companies to meet downstream brands and influence future trends.

• For Media & Influencers: Its international reach and thought leadership position makes it a central arena for coverage and trend amplification.

• For the Industry at Large: ISPO serves as a compass and barometer—helping the industry align around new directions and accelerators.