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Press & News I 23.04.2026

Spielwarenmesse Group - New brand umbrella for all global activities

Press & News I 15.04.2026

Tickets now on sale for BRANDmania: Leading brands come together in Essen

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Press & News I 23.03.2026

Kids India 2027: New fair date and new market opportunities

Press & News I 10.03.2026

Spielwarenmesse eG supports nationwide education initiative Media Smart

Press & News I 05.03.2026

SPIEL Essen to expand into Hall 8: Board games now across 80,000 m²

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Press & News I 03.03.2026

World of Toys programme: the international platform for success

Press & News I 31.01.2026

Anniversary boost: Spielwarenmesse strengthens its global leading position

Press & News I 28.01.2026

Spielwarenmesse honours outstanding innovations with the ToyAward

Press & News I 22.01.2026

Spielwarenmesse ToyAward: 18 top products in contention

Press & News I 22.01.2026

The industry highlight of the year: 75th Spielwarenmesse full of inspiration, exchange and anniversary spirit

Press & News I 12.01.2026

Trends and topics in focus: media highlights from Spielwarenmesse

Press & News I 18.12.2025

Registration for BRANDmania now open – the festival for brand power in Essen

Press & News I 18.12.2025

The Spirit of Play Foundation brings joy to the Ruhr region

Press & News I 16.12.2025

Premiere at the Spielwarenmesse: Value of Play Conference focuses on the role of play and games

Press & News I 11.12.2025

Focus on licences: Spielwarenmesse as an international hotspot

Press & News I 09.12.2025

Toy Business Forum 2026: Special formats and new perspectives

Press & News I 25.11.2025

Exotic welcome drink: The 20th ToyCocktail for the 75th anniversary of the Spielwarenmesse has been decided

Press & News I 18.11.2025

Spielwarenmesse 2026: Special for grown-up toy enthusiasts

Press & News I 17.11.2025

Successful premiere: First BRANDbaby Award goes to Barbie x Condor

Press & News I 13.11.2025

75 years of Spielwarenmesse – Celebrate, Discover, Connect!

Press & News I 05.11.2025

75th Spielwarenmesse: Ticket sales for the anniversary event have started

Press & News I 27.10.2025

SPIEL Essen: World's largest game fair breaks visitor record after four sold-out days

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Press & News I 15.10.2025

Successful Kids India consolidates market position and announces a new date

Press & News I 08.10.2025

From AI to Creativity: The ToyTrends for Spielwarenmesse 2026

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Press & News I 25.09.2025

Kids India 2025 starts off strong in Mumbai

Press & News I 22.09.2025

75th Spielwarenmesse 2026 shows strong exhibitor demand

Press & News I 15.09.2025

Toy Business Forum 2026: Valuable impulses for the industry

Press & News I 11.09.2025

Spirit of Play Foundation: donation project in Brazil keeps moving

Press & News I 08.09.2025

Spielwarenmesse ToyAward: submissions open soon – success stories demonstrate impact

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Press & News I 03.09.2025

World of Toys Pavilion: international exhibitors make their mark at the Tokyo Toy Show

Press & News I 02.09.2025

SPIEL Essen: world's largest board game fair expects record visitor numbers once again

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Press & News I 19.08.2025

Kids India 2025: meeting place for the global toy industry in Mumbai

Press & News I 13.08.2025

Spielwarenmesse eG extends all board members’ contracts in advance

Press & News I 07.08.2025

Meeting point for creative minds: register now for the Game Inventors Convention by Spielwarenmesse!

Press & News I 07.08.2025

Model Car Hall of Fame back at the Spielwarenmesse

Press & News I 23.07.2025

Spirit of Play Foundation: exhibitors at the Spielwarenmesse support children in DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)

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Press & News I 10.07.2025

Successful premiere: Kids India Roadshow gets off to a flying start

Press & News I 07.07.2025

Spielwarenmesse 2026: getting results with strong Specials and smart services

Press & News I 07.07.2025

ToyTrends 2026 on the horizon – inspiration for the toy world

Press & News I 02.07.2025

BRANDmate inspires with innovative ideas and a strong location

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Press & News I 18.06.2025

World of Toys: Spielwarenmesse once again represented in Tokyo

Press & News I 10.06.2025

Matchmaking for BRANDmate 2025 starts today

Press & News I 26.05.2025

Magic Moments in Essen – BRANDmate combines brand power with discovery

Press & News I 22.05.2025

Spielwarenmesse eG commits to International Day of Play

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Press & News I 05.05.2025

New business opportunities in India: delegation offers powerful insights into the market

Press & News I 30.04.2025

Multi-faceted, international, pioneering: Spielwarenmesse eG celebrates 75th anniversary

Press & News I 29.04.2025

BRANDmate: Exciting programme with new focus on retail

Press & News I 18.03.2025

Available now: tickets for BRANDmate

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Press & News I 13.03.2025

Networking for the future: Kids India brings together key players in the sector

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Press & News I 05.03.2025

World of Toys: successful return to New York

Press & News I 19.02.2025

In high demand: BRANDmate includes strong brands and a new backdrop

Press & News I 01.02.2025

From Nuremberg, out into the world: energy-charged Spielwarenmesse generates high spirits in the market

Press & News I 29.01.2025

Spielwarenmesse recognises outstanding innovations with highly coveted ToyAward

Press & News I 23.01.2025

Spielwarenmesse presents nominees for ToyAward 2025

Press & News I 23.01.2025

Global market for toys in Nuremberg: Spielwarenmesse inspires its audience with trends and new networking formats

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Press & News I 13.01.2025

Successful participation at World of Toys in Hong Kong

Press & News I 08.01.2025

Spin Master CEO in conversation at the Spielwarenmesse

Press & News I 19.12.2024

Highly varied PressDay programme for Spielwarenmesse 2025: pitches to the media

Press & News I 16.12.2024

Networking in an extraordinary environment: register now for BRANDmate 2025!

Press & News I 12.12.2024

Spirit of Play Foundation by Spielwarenmesse eG: Christmas delivery of toy donations in Brazil

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Press & News I 11.12.2024

Kids India adds further power: Registration opens under new Director

Press & News I 29.11.2024

Former CEO of Spielwarenmesse eG is honoured

Press & News I 26.11.2024

Sparkling welcome drink for guests at the fair: the ToyCocktail for Spielwarenmesse 2025 has been chosen

Press & News I 19.11.2024

Toy Business Forum delivers fresh impetus at the Spielwarenmesse

Press & News I 06.11.2024

Tickets go on sale: all aboard for the 74th Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg!

Press & News I 21.10.2024

International event: Registration for Game Inventors Convention 2025

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Press & News I 17.10.2024

World of Toys Pavilion: join the Spielwarenmesse in New York

Press & News I 08.10.2024

Pop culture meets a sense of wellbeing: Inspiring ToyTrends for Spielwarenmesse 2025

Press & News I 07.10.2024

SPIEL Essen 2024 sells out for the first time and in a record area

Press & News I 25.09.2024

Spielwarenmesse 2025: New travel options by bus, rail and air

Press & News I 24.09.2024

New location for BRANDmate 2025

Press & News I 19.09.2024

Spirit of Play Foundation by Spielwarenmesse eG promotes ‘play as a basic need’

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Press & News I 17.09.2024

Kids India 2024: tenth edition confirms fair’s international significance

Press & News I 12.09.2024

Specials by Spielwarenmesse invite visitors to come and discover

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Press & News I 03.09.2024

International exhibitors enjoy success with World of Toys in Tokyo

Press & News I 29.08.2024

Spielwarenmesse Dialogue as a valuable international networking event

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Press & News I 26.08.2024

From Mumbai to the world: 10th Kids India is on the starting blocks

Press & News I 08.08.2024

Toys for kidults feature highly again at the Spielwarenmesse

Press & News I 05.08.2024

SPIEL Essen opens in early October for hundreds and thousands of board game fans

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Press & News I 01.08.2024

Off to Mumbai! Kids India reveals an exciting package for international visitors

Press & News I 25.07.2024

Toy Business Forum re-designed for Spielwarenmesse 2025

Press & News I 17.07.2024

Prominent position for the Spielwarenmesse ToyTrends

Press & News I 11.07.2024

Model Car Hall of Fame at the Spielwarenmesse

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Press & News I 27.06.2024

World of Toys Pavilion by Spielwarenmesse eG in Tokyo is fully booked

Press & News I 25.06.2024

The networking highlight of the year: BRANDmate 2024

Press & News I 06.06.2024

A brand festival with an unconventional spirit: that’s the third BRANDmate

Press & News I 28.05.2024

The day for game inventors: Register now for the Game Inventors Convention at the 2025 Spielwarenmesse!

Press & News I 13.05.2024

Spielwarenmesse 2025: Forward-looking arrangement of halls for the perfect visitor experience

Press & News I 06.05.2024

Team campaign by Spielwarenmesse: joining forces in a good cause

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Press & News I 23.04.2024

Tenth Kids India with new offer for startups

Press & News I 18.04.2024

Licensing drive at BRANDmate: innovative industry gathering in Offenbach

Press & News I 22.03.2024

Insights-X bids farewell to the market with a heavy heart

Press & News I 03.02.2024

Spielwarenmesse consolidates its position as sole global industry event

Press & News I 01.02.2024

NürnbergMesse welcomes its 50 millionth visitor during the Spielwarenmesse

Press & News I 31.01.2024

Spielwarenmesse: outstanding product innovations receive ToyAward

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