boot 2026: Wingfoiling, SUP, windsurfing - these stars are coming to boot

boot Düsseldorf will once again offer plenty of action in 2026. From 17 to 25 January, numerous top athletes will meet in Surfsport Hall 17 to demonstrate their skills in six different contests on the XXL pool. Messe Düsseldorf is organising several top-class competitions together with various event organisers, including the GWA Indoor Wingfoil World Cup, the SFT Surf Foil World Tour and the EuroTour SUP Indoor World Cup. For spectators, the programme promises spectacular action and world-class sport right on the Rhine.

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GWA Indoor Wingfoil World Cup with international stars

The GWA Indoor Wingfoil World Cup is one of the highlights of boot 2026, with Riccardo Zorzi, Ancor Sosa and Jeremy Rodriguez, some of the best wingfoilers in the world, on the list of participants. Crowd favourite Balz Müller will also be at the start. Nia Suardiaz, Viola Lippitsch, Orane Ceris and Manon Dupe will be competing in the women's event. The wingfoil scene has experienced an enormous upswing in recent years, and the indoor conditions in Düsseldorf offer perfect conditions for controlled and comparable competition.

SFT Surf Foil World Tour with international participation

The SFT Surf Foil World Tour is also bringing world-class athletes to Düsseldorf. Among them are Edan Fiander, Rob von Roll, Juri Scheibler and Axel Pham. Balz Müller will also be at the start. Lena Oberperfler, Viola Lippitsch, Sarah Spalinger, Marnie Bertram, Katrin Kolo and Bowien van der Linden are expected to compete in the women's event. The foil disciplines have developed rapidly in recent years, with the SFT celebrated its world premiere a year ago in Düsseldorf!

European Skimboard Masters with a strong field of participants

The European Skimboard Masters is all about precision and style on flat water. Jesse van Stavoren, Natalia Fernec, Tino Wienen and Nick Dewenter are some of the best European skimboarders at the start. Semjon Szillat, Lydia Blanke and Isabelle Remberg will also be showing off their skills. The international field of participants will be completed by athletes such as Augustus Huvavs, Mike Vigt de Haag, Thigs Medena and Oliwier Lukaszczyk.

FPT Indoor Tow-In-Freestyle with world-class windsurfers

The FPT Indoor Tow-In Freestyle Competition brings the elite of windsurfing freestyle to Düsseldorf. Bodhi Kempen, Foivos Tsoupras, Lennart Neubauer and Niclas Nebelung are some of the best freestylers in the world. Elena Dominick, Lisa Kloster, Maaike Huvermann and Živa Batis will be competing in the women's event - a perfect show for the spectators in Hall 17.

• Freestyle Tow In confirmed - top riders on the action pool

In addition to the active freestylers, other big stars have also announced their attendance: Björn Dunkerbeck will be there on the first weekend of the fair, and Philip Köster will also be coming to Düsseldorf! Of course, surf Magazin is also part of boot, you can find us at stand D36 in hall 17! On both weekends, a member of the editorial team will be available to answer all your questions!

Pooltastic Wakeboard Masters with national and international stars

The Pooltastic Wakeboard Masters brings the wakeboarding elite to Düsseldorf. With Gavin Stuckey, Jan-Luca Schulz, Tobias Färbers and Carlo Hüsing, some of the best wakeboarders will be at the start. Claudia Pagnini, Theresa Karl, Joelina Gerards, Anne Freyer and Nike Hauser are expected to compete in the women's event. Wakeboarding combines elements of water skiing, snowboarding and surfing and thrills with spectacular jumps and tricks. The indoor pools at boot Düsseldorf offer ideal conditions for the athletes to show off their skills.

EuroTour SUP Indoor World Cup with large international starting field

The EuroTour SUP Indoor World Cup will bring the largest number of participants of all competitions to Düsseldorf. With over 80 registered athletes from numerous nations, this contest will be a real highlight of boot 2026. International stars such as Alba Frey, Amelia Moral, Andreas Kiousis, Brianna Orams, Campbell Carter, David Leao and many more will be paddling for victory. Numerous up-and-coming athletes such as Junior Scherbaum, Junior van der Sar and Neo Linus Knorr will also be at the start.

Admission to the boot and overnight stay in the surf festival camp

The admission prices for boot Düsseldorf remain stable. The most favourable rate for enjoying the trade fair to the full is the ticket for www.boot.club members (free membership and visit to the boot.club lounges in Halls 7 and 13 with free WLAN included): It costs just €19.00 for two days of trade fair experience. Children under the age of 13 continue to visit boot Düsseldorf free of charge, older teenagers pay €14.00. The regular prices are €21 for adults and €14 for children and other visitors with discounts! Tickets can be paid for using the usual payment methods and, from this year, also with other online services such as Apple and Google Pay!

For visitors travelling with their camper, there will once again be a surf festival camp on the exhibition grounds. One night with a camper in the car park costs €25. Not only are you right in the centre of the action, but you also have access to washrooms, electricity and water. Free shuttle buses run between P1 and the exhibition centre and take you back and forth in comfort. Catering at fair prices awaits you in the festival tent from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. - perfect for starting the day or enjoying a sundowner with friends. At the weekends, you can get going with the wake-up warm-up from Sascha Lange Personal Training from 8.30 to 9 a.m. - good mood and energy guaranteed!

• Surf Festival Camp at boot Düsseldorf

Participant lists

GWA Indoor Wingfoil World Cup

• Men: Riccardo Zorzi, Ancor Sosa, Jeremy Rodriguez, Lucas Mattes, Balz Müller, Franz Schlittenbauer, Hubert Christal, Wilhelm Christal, Zany Monteiro, Kai Thompson, Michael Näf, Alan Fedit
• Women: Nia Suardiaz, Viola Lippitsch, Orane Ceris, Manon Dupe, Marie Schlittenbaue

SFT Surf Foil World Tour

• Men: Edan Fiander, Rob von Roll, Juri Scheibler, Axel Pham, Titouan Tournus, Balz Müller, Kai Thompson, Joseff Altman, Thomas Brinkop, Elias Ouahmid, Lou Thouin, Esteban Tournus, Julian Hunting, Matheo von Roll, Noam Kobel, Victor Knopff, Michael Näf
• Women: Lena Oberperfler, Viola Lippitsch, Sarah Spalinger, Marnie Bertram, Katrin Kolo, Bowien van der Linden

European Skimboard Masters

• Participants: Jesse van Stavoren, Natalia Fernec, Tino Wienen, Nick Dewenter, Semjon Szillat, Lydia Blanke, Isabelle Remberg, Dagmar Steiner, Paul Steiner, Jakob Zodooski, Marcel B., Adan C., Linus Kalbitz, Maja J., Daan van E., Augustus Huvavs, Mike Vigt de Haag, Thigs Medena, Artuis E., Paula Jochim, Oliwier Lukaszczyk

FPT Indoor Tow-In-Freestyle

• Men: Bodhi Kempen, Foivos Tsoupras, Lennart Neubauer, Niclas Nebelung, Steven Van Broeckhoven, Tigo Kort, Yentel Caers
• Women: Elena Dominick, Lisa Kloster, Maaike Huvermann, Živa Batis

Pooltastic Wakeboard Masters

• Men: Gavin Stuckey, Jan-Luca Schulz, Tobias Färbers, Carlo Hüsing, Pepe Kienzler, Miles Töller, Maxi Mooser, Max Bamler, Jan Gnerlich, Henri Dollenberg
• Women: Claudia Pagnini, Theresa Karl, Joelina Gerards, Anne Freyer, Nike Hauser

EuroTour SUP Indoor World Cup

• Participants: Alba Frey, Amelia Moral, Andreas Kiousis, Andrius Kulvinskas, Anton Birkicht, Antonin Meier, Asger Wohler Smidt, Axel Dinkelmeyer, Bastian Grimm, Ben Leon Knorr, Benyam Bossack, Brianna Orams, Campbell Carter, Cecilia Pampinella, Lisa Venturelli, Cedric Fahlbusch, Christian Andersen, David Leao, Gabriel Culea, Hector Jessel, Ivan de Frutos, James Little, Jojo Karst, Jr (Susanne) Habiger, Juliette Duhaime, Junior (Andrea) Scherbaum, Junior (Elin van der Sar), Junior (Vee J) Thomas, Katniss Paris, Katrine Bergman, Katrine Sandberg, Laila Joyce, Lasse-Niklas Sauerteig, Linda Syrovátková, Maddi Leblanc, Manuel Hoyuela, Mariecarmen Rivera, Wojciech Kaminski, Mariusz Miczek, Marlon Daskiran, Mile Gaćeša, Moritz Beyersdorf, Mykola Verkhovetskyi, Neo Linus Knorr, Normen Weber, Ole Schwarz, Phaedon Doukas, Robin Hoekstra, Sam Lelovits, Sergio Cantoral, Swantje Kurth, Tamara Sparožić, Tobias Ernst Vestergaard Jensen, Tomás Durá, Tomas Lelovits, Tomasso Pampinella, Tomas Varnas, Unax Etxeberria, Jorge Soler Lumbreras, Donatas Glodenis, Evelina Zickiene, Vadim Korobov, Vince Duschneit, Vincenzo Manobianco, Will Keetley, Daniel Parres, Afrodita Ruso, Javi Cantoral, Lucas Toledano, Triana Toledano