WELCOME TO

SPORTSINNOVATION

EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF SPORT | MEDIA | STADIUM

WELCOME TO
SPORTSINNOVATION

EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF SPORT | MEDIA | STADIUM

SPORTSINNOVATION 2026,
MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA,
DUSSELDORF

More to come, stay tuned!

The MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA in Dusseldorf will once again become the epicenter of the sports tech industry in 2026! Pioneers and visionaries will gather here to shape the future of sports. The absolute highlight? Our ‘Innovation Games’, where the latest technologies shine live on the field. Be there when the future of sports comes to life – It’s Tech Time!

DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - MAY 11: Camera systems are seen during the Sportsinnovation 2022 at Merkur Spiel-Arena on May 11, 2022 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Scheuber/Bundesliga/Bundesliga Collection via Getty Images)

SPORTSINNOVATION 2026,
MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA,
DUSSELDORF

More to come, stay tuned!

The MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA in Dusseldorf will once again become the epicenter of the sports tech industry in 2026! Pioneers and visionaries will gather here to shape the future of sports. The absolute highlight? Our ‘Innovation Games’, where the latest technologies shine live on the field. Be there when the future of sports comes to life – It’s Tech Time!

THEMATIC AREAS OF SPORTSINNOVATION

SportsInnovation is going to be the platform for innovation across the whole ecosystem. As co-organizers DFL & D.SPORTS offer exhibitors and participants an absolute premium environment on the topics:

Broadcast

BROADCAST
& CONTENT

Sports_Performance

SPORTS PERFORMANCE
& TECHNOLOGY

Fan-Experience

FAN EXPERIENCE
& STADIUM

THAT WAS SPORTSINNOVATION  2024

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2000+
GUESTS

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50+
EXHIBITORS

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90+
SPEAKER

WHAT TO EXPECT AT SPORTSINNOVATION

INNOVATION GAMES

Experience multiple live football matches taking place during the fair, serving as a captivating backdrop to showcase the latest technological innovations.The broadcast production of these innovation matches is comparable to an "UEFA Champions League ++" format (more than 25 cameras, UHD/HDR, 8k, remote control of single cameras, etc.).

INNOVATION LAB

For the first time, a dedicated space has been established to provide even more tangible showcases of the latest technologies and innovations. Dive deeper into the shown innovations in one of the master classes

EXHIBITION

Customized exhibition areas and inviting networking lounges provide an ideal setting to connect with potential clients and exchange ideas with business leaders & experts

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

The high-caliber conference program convenes industry experts and leaders on the stage, where they engage in in-depth discussions about the top themes and emerging trends within the sports technology sector.

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Joshua Helmrich

Director Business Development, NFL

“It’s been an honor to be here, and it’s been educational for me as well. I’ve seen a collection of a lot of people that we’ve tested with or worked with or heard of and it’s great to connect with them and to know more about other companies who are doing similar things.“

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Steve Helmuth

Executive Vice President
Operations & Technology, NBA

“It’s a conference in the stadium. Thank God! Why can’t it always be at the stadium? It feels so comfortable, and it feels so much like being at home. The on-field demonstration was wonderful. It’s just so great to see the technology in action. I think the format is wonderful and I am surprised and happy to see the number of exhibitors here.”