Sports-goods makers
Footballs, gloves and equipment from Sialkot.
Trade fair guide · Amsterdam
ISPO 2027: a guide for Pakistani sports-goods exporters
ISPO, the sporting goods industry’s big meeting, has moved from Munich to Amsterdam. Sialkot’s makers of footballs, gloves, sportswear and equipment use it to meet brands and retailers, so the move changes the visa and travel plan.
Key facts
ISPO at a glance
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Dates | 2–4 November 2027, with a leaders’ summit on the first day |
| Venue | RAI Amsterdam |
| History | Held in Munich for decades; moved to Amsterdam from 2025 |
| Visa | A Schengen visa from the Dutch mission if the Netherlands is your main destination, applied for at the centre in Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore |
| Insurance | Travel medical insurance valid across Schengen with at least €30,000 cover. |
| Airport | Amsterdam Schiphol, about 15 minutes by train to the RAI area |
| Frequent travellers | Registered companies may use the Dutch Orange Carpet facility |
Check before travel: visa rules, fees, processing times and event dates change without notice. This page was checked on 11 November 2026 against the ISPO organisers, RAI Amsterdam and NetherlandsWorldwide. Confirm on the official source, or ask us to check for your trip, before you book anything non-refundable.
Who goes
Who from Pakistan attends ISPO
Sportswear exporters
Apparel and team-wear manufacturers.
Brand partners
Firms meeting brand sourcing teams.
The move
What changed with Amsterdam
Because ISPO is now in the Netherlands, apply to the Dutch mission if most of your trip is there, not to the German one as in the Munich years. The Dutch checklist accepts proof of trade relations, such as contracts, invoices or orders, plus the fair ticket, if you have no invitation.
Amsterdam
Hotels and transport
Amsterdam hotels are expensive and fill for big events. RAI is in the south of the city, near the Zuidas business district, with fast trains to Schiphol. Staying near Schiphol or in Amstelveen can be better value.
Buyers
Sialkot on the stand
Brands ask about ethical production, audits and capacity for peak seasons. Bring certificates and sample ranges.
Ethics
Audits and capacity
Sports brands audit suppliers for labour standards and safety, and they plan orders around World Cup and season peaks. Show current audit results, capacity during peak months and how you handle rush orders. A clear answer on child-labour controls is essential for football and glove makers.
Amsterdam is also a short train ride from Rotterdam, where many European sports retailers and importers have warehouses, so a day of visits after the fair can turn first conversations into orders.
- Current audit results
- Peak-season capacity
- Child-labour controls
With Go Global
How we plan ISPO trips
Go Global has handled 100,000+ trips, including exhibition teams and buyer delegations. For ISPO we confirm the dates with the organiser, plan the visa route first, then book flights, rooms and transfers in Amsterdam, and our team works 24/7 for travellers on the road.
Timeline
A planning timeline for ISPO
6 months before
Register; Dutch visa appointment.
4 months
Hotels near RAI or Schiphol.
8 weeks
Samples shipped.
2 weeks
Brand meetings.
Show week
Stand and buyer meetings.
FAQ
ISPO questions
Is ISPO still in Munich?
No. It moved to RAI Amsterdam; the 2027 edition runs 2–4 November.
Which visa do we apply for?
The Dutch Schengen visa if the Netherlands is your main destination.
Can we attend without an invitation?
The Dutch checklist accepts proof of trade relations plus a fair ticket.
Where should we stay?
Near RAI, Zuidas, Amstelveen or Schiphol.
Keep reading
More guides: industries and visa how-tos
Plan with Go Global
Planning a ISPO delegation?
Tell us who is travelling, when and why. We reply with a plan, the visa route and a quote. Go Global has handled 100,000+ trips, and our team works 24/7 for travellers on the road. Email insights@goglobal.pk or WhatsApp 0320-4111222.