SEMA Las Vegas 2026
SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) is returning to Las Vegas this fall. The four-day event is considered the world’s premier automotive trade show for specialty aftermarket products, mods, performance tuning, and custom-built vehicles.
The 2026 event is expected to draw over 2,000 exhibitors, featuring thousands of custom wheels, performance parts, paints, suspension kits, diagnostic tools, and wraps.
Where Is SEMA 2026 in Las Vegas?
SEMA 2026 will take over the recently renovated Las Vegas Convention Center complex, including all indoor halls and all the surrounding outdoor parking lots.
Navigating between the West, North, Central, and South Halls, as well as the outdoor parking lot events, can involve a lot of walking and take up to 25 minutes or longer.
The easiest way to save time and move quickly between halls is to use the free Vegas Loop, which stops at West Hall, Central Hall, and South Hall.
When Is SEMA Las Vegas 2026?
SEMA Las Vegas 2026 starts on Tuesday, November 3, and runs through Friday, November 6.
Daily show hours are:
- Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SEMA also runs concurrently with AAPEX. Anyone with SEMA Show credentials may also access the main exhibit hall floors at the Venetian Expo and “AAPEX Forum” (Caesars Forum). AAPEX runs from Tuesday through Thursday.
Who Can Attend the 2026 SEMA Car Expo in Las Vegas?
SEMA 2026 is a B2B event, and only those in the automotive industry can attend, including:
- Automotive techs
- Mechanics
- Service advisors
- Wholesale distributors
- Fabricators
- Retail store buyers
- Shop owners
- Off-road businesses
- Truck customization techs
- Motorsports businesses
- Tire, wheel, suspension, and brake businesses
- Custom car builders
- Vehicle wrapping specialists
- Custom vehicle painters
- Fellet operators
Instructors with students are also encouraged to attend for free through the SEMA Show Student Program. Students must be at least 16 years old to attend. Students 16 to 21 years of age may attend without being part of a student group. However, they must be accompanied by a school official. Students 21 and older may attend on their own with a written endorsement from a school official.
Is SEMA 2026 Open to the General Public?
Friday, November 6, is the only day when the SEMA Las Vegas 2026 is open to the general public, as it coincides with SEMA Fest. Attendees can choose between trade show-only tickets or SEMA 2026 and SEMA Fest tickets.
SEMA Fest is a motorsport and music festival, featuring live performances, such as:
- Vehicle drifting
- Musical performances
- Student shows
Guests under the age of 16 are allowed to attend the SEMA Fest. However, they will not be allowed into the SEMA Show.
How To Get to the SEMA Las Vegas Car Trade Show
The quickest way to get to the SEMA car expo in Las Vegas is to ride the Las Vegas Monorail. The Monorail begins operations from its seven stations along the Vegas Strip at 7:00 a.m. daily, with trains arriving every four to eight minutes.
Trains operate until:
- Mondays: Midnight
- Tuesdays – Thursdays: 2:00 a.m.
- Fridays – Sundays: 3:00 a.m.
To get to the car trade show and the Boingo Station at the Las Vegas Convention Center, you can board a northbound train from any of these stations:
- Harrah’s/The LINQ Station
- Flamingo/Caesars Palace Station
- Horseshoe/Paris Station
- MGM Station at MGM Grand
From these stations north of the LVCC, get on a southbound train:
If you are also attending AAPEX, you can easily move between the two events by using the Monorail. From the Boingo Station, hop on a southbound train and ride it one stop to Harrah’s/The LINQ Station. To return to SEMA, get on a northbound train at Harrah’s/The LINQ Station.
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