Timetable & Access

Important Notices 

• Hall 8 is located in a silent zoned area. All vehicle activity must be concluded by 21:30 every day. 

• All power to stands will be switched off 30 minutes after the show closes unless you have ordered 24-hour power with GES.  

Important build-up / breakdown notices:  

• The hours published is the maximum time available - it is your responsibility to ensure your project can be built on time, is suitably staffed and safe working practices are followed. 
• The hours published are an indication of when you will be allowed to start building from. It DOES NOT mean that traffic slots to bring your trucks in will be available to you for this time, this will strictly be on a first come basis. 
• ALL structural works must be fully completed by 13:00 on MONDAY 18TH JANUARY  2027, including but not limited to: building, fixing, cutting, sawing, drilling, painting, or any other construction-related activity.
• Build activity may continue after this time only for non-structural, non-messy works - Penalties will apply if construction or structural works are not completed by 13:00 on MONDAY 18TH JANUARY  2027
• Non-Messy Work Day –  ON MONDAY 18 January 2027 AFTER 13:00.

• Only the following activities are permitted:

• Dressing and styling
• Product placement
• Furniture positioning
• Cleaning and final preparation

Important show open notices: 

• The exhibition hall is open from 08:00 on Tuesday 19th January and 09:00 on Wednesday 20th January for exhibitor / contractor access.  

• There is a hard close for the show on both days at 18:00. Alcohol must not be served after 17:30. 

All exhibitors and contractors should vacate the hall 30 minutes after the show close each evening (apart from the last day of the show when the breakdown process begins). Please note that power to all stands will be switched off 30 minutes after the show closes each day.

If you require more than 30 minutes of power after the show closes, please contact GES at the service desks before 1pm on 20th January 2027. This is chargeable to the exhibitor.

Access and late working

To see your assigned traffic access slot, please log into the Exhibitor Manual. Please note, this can not be changed. If you have any questions, reach out to our customer success team.

Traffic Slots Notice: The hours published are an indication of when you will be allowed to start building from. It  DOES NOT mean that traffic slots to bring your trucks in will be available to you for this time, this will strictly be on a first come first basis.  Please keep an eye out from an email from us with your Voyage control code to get the earlier slots.  

The hours published is the maximum time available to construct your stand. We do not promote long working days - it is your responsibility to ensure your project is suitably staffed and safe working practices are followed.

Build closes at 22:00 every day. Late working past 22:00hrs is strongly discouraged and incurs additional charges. Contractors and exhibitors must plan to ensure that the necessary work can be completed within the published hours. Late working will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances where it can be done safely.

Night working can only take place with permission from the Organiser in time for adequate safe working arrangements to be made. Late working will only be permitted if there is sufficient management cover and appropriate duty staff to oversee safe working practices and to ensure adherence to licensing restrictions.

If late working is required, you must contact the Organisers at the Exhibitor Service desk in advance. Requests must be made before 12:00hrs on the day required. Please note Exhibitor Services (e.g., rigging and electrics) will not be available after 20:00. Booking Late Working prior to the show days will not be possible.  

Please note exhibitor services (e.g. rigging and electrics) will not be available during these hours.

Payment will be taken at the ServiFira Exhibitor Service desk onsite.

Security Advice

Immediately after the show is the most common time for loss and theft to occur. We highly recommend that valuables, particularly of a portable nature are not left unattended at any time on your stand at any point during the show e.g. laptops, mobile phones, handbags.

Please ensure that you have not left anything inside/ on the rental furniture. Contractors collect hired items very quickly at the end of the exhibition.

As a contractor, there are certain procedures you will need to complete to enter the hall in both build/break AND show open. Please see below for information.

Build/ Breakdown

We require all persons accessing the exhibition areas to be duly identified/accredited and to agree to the site rules as stipulated by the Organiser and the Venue. All personnel will be provided a personal passes.

To access the halls during build-up and breakdown, everyone will need to register for a Build Up and Breakdown Pass. This pass is to confirm that each individual accessing the halls will adhere to our site rules and have been informed of our emergency procedures. Everyone will need to register in advance and bring their digital pass with them when accessing the site. When they arrive onsite, they will be given a wristband in exchange. They must wear this wristband throughout build and breakdown. This process is the same for ICE and iGBA. If a stand contractor is building on both shows, they still only need one pass. It's one system for both shows. 

Please note that these passes would not grant anyone access to the shows when they are open. If a contractor requires access to the show, they can register for a show badge by contacting igbaffiliate.support@worldgamingbusiness.com .

During the days of build up and break down, individuals under the age of 16 shall not be allowed to enter the halls.

Contractors will not be allowed into the hall for breakdown until 08:00am on the 21st of January 2027. Please do not ask your contractor to come to the hall before that time as security will not allow them access. All arrangements for breakdown must be made during the times contractors are allowed into the hall.

Any exhibitors wishing to come and see their stand during build, admission to the exhibition hall is strictly by wristband and name badge only. Exhibitors who have their wristband and name badge will be granted access on Monday 18th January 2027 from 13:00. 

Please note that under iGB Affiliate's Site Rules, all persons in the hall at this time must wear high visibility jackets, appropriate footwear and hard hats where necessary.

Show Open

If you wish to access the show during opening hours you will need to contact igbaffiliate.support@worldgamingbusiness.com. 

Your build passes will not grant you access during show open. 

Where to Access iGB Affiliate

iGB Affiliate is located at Fira Gran Via. 

Address: Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain

Click here to visit the venue's website where you can find information about venue facilities and travelling to the venue.  

iGB Affiliate is located in Hall 8.0 and Hall 8.1. Please use the North Access. 

More information on the Lorry doors will be released shortly. 

Parking

Please view updated parking information here: https://guestevents.firabarcelona.com/en/gran-via/how-to-get-there/ 

Traffic

Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) are the official logistics partner for iGB Affiliate. For a seamless process, and to avoid delays and congestion, it is essential that all vehicles needing access the venue’s loading bays are pre-booked on the Traffic Booking System.  Any exhibitor or contractor vehicles that are not booked will be denied access to the loading bay by the on-site traffic team. You are able to download and view the tariff and instructions here.

The traffic booking system is due to go live in November 2026. The details for how to book will be sent directly to the exhibitors. It is their responsibility to pass these on to you.