ISPO has secured another participation ahead of its return in 2026, with the umbrella organisation of SPORT 2000, SPORT 2000 Group International. Sport 2000 Group International is confirming its attendance at the reimagined trade fair in Amsterdam this November. The announcement secures the presence of one of Europe’s best-known retail organisations and secures participation in the new direction for the global event which is being delivered by Raccoon Media Group in partnership with Messe München.
ISPO 2026 will host a dedicated Sport 2000 International Members Lounge at the RAI Amsterdam, bringing together Sport 2000 International global business partners and specifiers as part of the €1m expansion into a global hosted programme.
“ISPO has long been an important meeting point for the global sports business industry, and we’re excited to participate in its next chapter as it evolves in Amsterdam. For Sport 2000 Group International, this is an opportunity to evaluate potential and new global partnerships on international level, to support our expansion strategy within and beyond EMEA and strengthen relationships with leading brands”. Margit Gosau, CEO, Sport 2000 Group International.
Tracy Bebbington, Joint Managing Director - ISPO of Raccoon Media Group said; “Partnering with Sport 2000 Group International as a key retail group for ISPO 2026 marks step forward for both the event and the wider sports and outdoor industry. Sport 2000 Group International’s strong European presence, retailer-first approach, and dedication to empowering independent businesses make them an invaluable addition as we shape a future-focused ISPO.”
Sport 2000 Group International, headquartered in Mainhausen, Germany, is an internationally active sports retail organisation. It is the umbrella organisation of Sport 2000 and is responsible for developing the Group’s strategy, brand and formats to servicing expert retail partners globally. In the 2025 financial year, the group generated sales of €5.3 billion with 3,000 stores across 17 countries.
In its new era, ISPO is more than a traditional trade show - it’s a forward-looking hub where the sports and outdoor industry come together to anticipate the season ahead. Brands unveil their latest designs, materials, and technologies, offering an early glimpse of the trends that will soon shape the market, from performance gear to sustainability-driven innovations.
With a clear strategy and fresh vision, ISPO is well positioned to evolve alongside the needs of the global marketplace, and SPORT 2000 Group International is supporting that journey to become an important international touch point and platform for the sports industry as the industry looks ahead.