IWA OutdoorClassics 2026

Update

IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 will occur between February 26th and March 1st 2026. It will be held in Messe Nuremberg.

Preface

IWA OutdoorClassics is a yearly safety, sports, and security trade exhibition. It occurs in Messe Nuremberg and displays up-to-the-minute shooting goods. Similarly, it exhibits the latest civil and public safety applications. These include small-arms, hunting, athletics, and outdoor articles. They additionally feature bows, optics, outdoor electronics, knives, clothing, equipment, and training programmes. It is the meeting location for over 1 600 exhibitors and more than 46 000 visitors from over 120 countries. Such include Austria, the Argentine Republic, Canada, the People’s Republic of China, and The Republic of South Africa. Participants include manufacturers, wholesalers, importers, exporters, services providers and association representatives. Also, the event receives publishers, retailers, buyers, and a high concentration of decision-makers.

About IWA OutdoorClassics

IWA OutdoorClassics receive sporting goods, health, security, defence, hobby, and fashion industry members. It also receives retail, wholesale, trade, commerce, and travel & outdoor representatives. Various leading enterprises from IWA OutdoorClassics' exhibitor list represent these industries, such as:

• ACHERON AG;
• ACMA - Distributor For Fine Knives;
• HAIX®-Schuhe Produktions- und Vertriebs GmbH
• PULSAR;
• SWISSLOXX AG.

Attendants can look forward to a diverse support programme. This includes showstoppers such as the Newcomer Area and the New Product Centre. They should also opt to attend the IWA Forum, IWA Stage, and IWA Job Centre. They should not overlook the Demonstration Area and the Archery/Airsoft Shooting Ranges. The comprehensive exhibition is also one of the must-attend events.

IWA OutdoorClassics Accommodation

Secure appropriate lodging for IWA OutdoorClassics with Travel 2 Fairs Ltd. All that is necessary is to inform us about the rooms you need, how much you wish to spend, and your desired location. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd manages the rest. Reserve lodgings next to Messe Nuremberg. This will improve your commuting time by gaining invaluable public transport access. We can inform you of the top-quality routes to take to the locale. Apart from reasonable lodging accommodation for expositions, we likewise provide transport services. One travel method to your hotel is to have a rentable car expecting you at the airport. Another is to schedule an airport transfer in both directions.

Event information might be outdated because of the coronavirus pandemic. More information is available from the organiser.

Past Iterations

IWA OutdoorClassics 2025

IWA Outdoor Classics Nuremberg 2025 occurred as a live trade expo that presented the wares of 1 084 exhibiting firms from 53 nations. They were overviewed by around 30 000 visitants from 126 countries. As a result of the success of the event, approximately 75% of the event space for the next iteration has been pre-booked.

IWA OutdoorClassics 2024

IWA OutdoorClassics 2024 occurred as a live trade exposition that represented the 50th anniversary of the event. It featured 1 072 exhibiting firms and around 40 000 visitants from 120 nations. 

IWA OutdoorClassics 2023

The 2023 iteration signified a notable turnaround for the iteration. The live trade exhibition featured around 1 100 exhibiting companies. Their wares were examined by 34 000 visitants from 119 countries. The iteration occurred in Messe Nuremberg and did not incorporate coronavirus safeguards. This was because Germany lifted its pandemic restrictions.

IWA OutdoorClassics 2022

The 2022 iteration featured 918 exhibiting companies from 54 nations. The live trade exhibition occurred in Messe Nuremberg. It featured coronavirus safeguards such as social distancing.