The biggest virtual motorsport event of the year is on the horizon, as SimRacing Expo will join fans, developers, creators, and industry leaders in Dortmund for a one-of-a-kind experience that celebrates sim racing.
The event was previously known as ADAC SimRacing Expo and has experienced significant growth in the past few years. It allows sim racing enthusiasts to attend hands-on exhibits, exciting panels, and connect with fellow sim racing enthusiasts.
You can find out everything about the biggest virtual motorsport event of the year below.
When and Where
The SimRacing Expo 2025 takes place from 17th to 19th October 2025 at Dortmund Trade Fair Centre – North Entrance, Rheinlanddamm 200, 44139 Dortmund, Germany. It's the largest event of its kind, with more than ten thousand square meters of display area, attracting fans from all over the world.
Opening hours for visitors
- Friday, 17.10.2025 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 18.10.2025 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, 19.10.2025 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The box office opens daily at 9:45 a.m. Tickets at the box office have a surcharge of €2.00.
Why It’s Worth Attending
The expo has been the go-to event for Sim racing enthusiasts for over 10 years. Its worldwide appeal is demonstrated by the 13,600 attendees and 84 exhibitors it attracted during its 10th anniversary edition in 2024.
Here's what you can expect in 2025:
- Over 50 Exhibitors: Featuring leading hardware and software brands in the sim racing space.
- Exclusive Product Reveals: The latest steering wheels, pedals, cockpits, and full simulator rigs.
- Hands-On Testing: Try out new simulation games and racing gear before anyone else.
- Expert Insights: Panels, live talks, and presentations from developers, engineers, and pro racers.
- Community Meet-Ups: Meet top content creators, esports drivers, and sim racing influencers.
- Real Motorsports Showcase: Get up close with real-world race cars, from GT3 machines to prototype models.
A Packed Stage Program
Across three days, the SimRacing Expo features 21 hours of stage programming, lending entertainment and education. You can expect:
- Industry panels on the future of sim racing
- Content creator showcases and live demos
- Hardware announcements and technical deep dives
- Interactive Q&A sessions with professionals
More Than Just Sim Racing
While virtual racing is the main focus of the expo, real motorsport is also quite important. Impressive machines such as the Pagani Huayra R, DTM GT3 cars, and LMP prototypes were showcased in previous SimRacing Expo's. The ability to connect the virtual racing world with the real one is what makes this event truly special and must must-attend for racing fans.
Who Should Visit?
Everyone who is a sim-racing enthusiast should attend the SimRacing Expo, as you will find out everything you love about sim-racing in one single place. No matter if you are a casual player, an avid sim-racing enthusiast, or a motorsports die-hard fan, SimRacing Expo has something for everyone.
One of the best things about the SimRacing Expo is that it allows fans to experience new racing equipment and even interact with some of the people who were involved in its creation. Being able to talk with people who share your passion is always great, and this event provides sim-racing fans just that.
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