
Nuremberg once again welcomed the world of hunting, sport shooting and the outdoors with the 2025 edition of IWA Outdoor Classics, the most important trade fair in the sector, which took place from 27 February at 2 March at the Exhibition Center of the German city. The event has confirmed itself as a global point of reference, with approximately 30.000 visitors from 126 countries, a presence that highlights the international scope of the fair and the strategic importance of the European and global market.
Quality and innovation at the centre
If the numbers confirm the success, the real key to this edition was the quality of the public and exhibitors. new legitimation procedure adopted by the organizers has ensured the participation of a highly qualified audience, with a strong representation of distributors, producers and professionals in the sector.

The fair saw the presence of over 1.000 exhibitors, with a wide range of products: from sporting weapons to advanced aiming systems, through accessories and technical clothing for hunting and shooting. Many new products were previewed, with increasingly sophisticated technologies that improve precision and experience in the field.

The future of the sector between business and international relations
Not only an exhibition, but also an important networking opportunity. Many agreements were signed between companies and distributors, confirming IWA as a strategic trading platform. Exhibitors recorded a constant influx of qualified visitors, with a significant increase in business opportunities compared to previous years.

The organizers are satisfied and are already looking to the future: the appointment is set for 2026, with the next edition taking place from February 26th to March 1st, always in Nuremberg. With a constantly evolving sector and a demand increasingly oriented towards quality and innovation, IWA OutdoorClassics confirms itself as the unmissable event for those who live for hunting, shooting and the outdoors.
