When and where is SALTEX 2026?

On 11 and 12 November 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham.

What are the opening hours?

09:00 to 17:00 on Wednesday 11 November and 09:00 to 16:00 on Thursday 12 November.

Is it free to attend?

Yes, registration is free, and the CPD-accredited education sessions are free too.

Who organises SALTEX?

The Grounds Management Association (GMA), a not-for-profit organisation for the grounds care sector.

SALTEX 2026 - atndr

Name: SALTEX 2026
Start: 2026-11-11T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-12T16:00:00+00:00
Location: NEC Birmingham

About this event

SALTEX is the trade exhibition of the Grounds Management Association (GMA), the not-for-profit body for the grounds care sector, and 2026 marks its 80th edition. Over two days at the NEC Birmingham it brings together the people who manage sports pitches, parks, estates and landscapes with the suppliers of the machinery, tools and products they use.

Who it's for

Grounds professionals across:

Professional and grassroots sport
Landscaping
Schools, colleges and universities
Parks, forestry and local authorities
Hotels, caravan parks and theme parks

What's on

More than 400 brands show machinery, tools and innovations, from natural turf management to synthetic surfaces, and over 30 hours of free, CPD-accredited education run across three stages with speakers from venues such as Wimbledon, Lord's and Wembley and bodies such as UEFA and the Premier League.