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SimRacing Expo reports record visitor numbers ahead of 2026 expansion

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SimRacing Expo 2025 organiser South West Vision has reported record visitor numbers of over 24,000 for this year’s event.

SimRacing Expo 2025, record numbers, South West Vision

This year’s SimRacing Expo was the most successful yet, according to organiser South West Vision.

Held in Messe Dortmund between the 17th and 19th of October, the 11th edition of SimRacing Expo had a total of 24,371 visitors, with the entire ticket allocation for Saturday completely sold out.

As a result of its popularity, the European arm of SimRacing Expo will move to a larger venue for 2026, with a shift to Messe Frankfurt’s Hall 12 scheduled for 16th-18th October.

SimRacing Expo 2025 Hall

The success of the event was enhanced by 74 high-quality exhibitors, including a world exclusive unveiling of Assetto Corsa Rally. The show was also boosted by a host of innovative hardware manufacturers, including Gravitom, VPG Sim and Cube Controls, among many others.

The event was laden with software exclusives too, including reveals by iRacing Studios, Project Motor Racing, Rennsport and Assetto Corsa Evo, with the sheer variety, quality and number of exhibitors prompting the expansion of the Expo for 2026.