An exclusive international trade fair series launching in 2026 across three major South African cities. World Sports South Africa brings the sports, fitness, and wellness industries together through three annual flagship events in Cape Town, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Each edition showcases the newest advancements in sports technology and performance, creating a unified platform for global industry leaders, innovators and stakeholders to connect, share knowledge and expand their market reach.

The expertise of NEXT Events & Festivals in hosting large scale national events and building industry collaboration forms the foundation of this growing platform. As World Sports South Africa develops, the synergy between all three regional events strengthens its value for exhibitors, partners and attendees.

World Sports South Africa begins its 2026 calendar in Cape Town, followed by KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, with each event running over four days and welcoming an expected twenty five thousand attendees per edition. Together, the three annual WSSA events establish a national footprint that supports meaningful engagement, long term partnerships and a consistent platform for innovation within the sports economy.

As we develop World Sports South Africa, we see a unique opportunity for synergy between our platforms.

World Sports Cape Town will take place over four days, from Thursday, 11 June to Sunday, 14 June 2026, in the heart of Cape Town.