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The boot Düsseldorf will open its doors from January 18 to 26, 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Düsseldorf will once again be the center of the international water sports industry for nine days. 1500 exhibitors from 67 nations will be on board, showcasing world premieres, technical innovations and equipment.
This year, the XL pool in hall 17 will once again be the center of the action. For the first time, the boot Düsseldorf hosts world-class contests with international surf stars in the 60m long pool in hall 17. Also the Freestyle Pro Tour will have its first tour stop at the boot show, the “FPT Indoor Tow-In-Freestyle – boot Düsseldorf 2025” on January 25 and 26.
The show program on stage and in the pool will offer water sport attractions in all variations, from contests to hand-on activities, stage program with experts and stars. The pros will also be giving interviews and signing autographs non-stop.
New design concept for hall 17
With its new design, hall 17 sets the ultimate trend. The minimalist, technical look, combined with a new lighting concept, gives the equipment more attention. The design is industrial, monochrome, metallic and picks up on the design language of sea containers. Hall 17 will transform into a party location on Saturday (January 18), Friday (January 24) and Saturday (January 25) and will be open until 22:00. DJs will also be playing in the supply tent of the Surf Festival Camp at the Caravan Center. The morning after, personal trainer Sascha Lange will ensure clear heads and fit bodies with his wake-up warm-up program.
International Competitions
- “GWA Indoor Wingfoil World Cup – boot Düsseldorf 2025” (January 18/19, 2025)
- “European Skimboard Masters – boot Düsseldorf 2025” (January 19, 2025)
- “SFT Surf Foil WorldTour – boot Düsseldorf 2025” (18/19 January 2025)
- “FPT Indoor Tow-In-Freestyle – boot Düsseldorf 2025” (25/26 January 2025)
- “EuroTour SUP Indoor World Cup – boot Düsseldorf 2025” (January 25/26, 2025)
For the first time, there will be tribunes by the pool to watch the action on the water.
Program for beginners and advanced waterman and waterwomen
In addition to the professional action, visitors can of course also try out various sports on the water. In cooperation with the Association of German Water Sports Schools (VDWS), Waterski Langenfeld and Skimzone Germany, there will be hands-on activities for SUP, wakeboarding, pump foiling and skimboarding. The VDWS Surf Academy also offers training for beginners and intermediates in the disciplines of windsurfing, wingsurfing, kitesurfing and wingfoiling. Further information and registration you find at www.boot.de.
Register and take part
If you want to gain your first experience of the various sports in Hall 17, it is best to find out about the program in advance. To avoid long queues in the hall, online registration is required.
You can find more info by following this link here: www.boot.de.
Boot Düsseldorf facts
- boot Düsseldorf is open daily from January 18 – 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- boot Düsseldorf is the world’s largest yacht and watersports show
- 1500 exhibitors from 67 nations on 220,000 square meters
- 16 halls
- XL 60 meter pool in hall 17
- International watersport contests
- Specials from underwater photography to ocean protection
- A varied daily program with stars and experts on the stage by the large pool
Website with more info: www.boot.com in english or www.boot.de in german
