The SEMA Show is a trade-only industry event. It is not open to consumers or the general public. If you are unemployed, retired, a car club member, hobbyist, collector, or car enthusiast, you do not qualify to receive a badge. If you do not meet the qualifications to receive a badge, enthusiasts are able to purchase the "SEMA Show Friday - Open to the public" ticket at www.semafest.com to access the SEMA Show on Friday, November 6th ONLY. More information will be released Spring 2026.

The SEMA Show is a trade-only industry event. Only qualified registrants employed within the automotive aftermarket industry are approved to receive a badge. Qualified registrants may register online at www.semashow.com when registration goes live Spring 2026.

• SEMA has partnered with our official SEMA Show housing provider, OnPeak, to provide room blocks at the Circus Circus Hotel & Resort and Excalibur Hotel & Casino exclusively for schools with large student groups.
   
• Please note that per Nevada gaming laws, many casino/hotels require guests to be 21 years of age or older to be eligible to make room reservations; check-in to hotel rooms and receive room keys; and apply payment toward hotel accommodations.

• SEMA partners with all major hotel groups in Las Vegas to secure the best rates for SEMA Show attendees. Hotel accommodations vary in cost according to property and amenities.
   
• SEMA has also partnered with Alaska, Delta and United Airlines to secure discounted airfare for SEMA Show attendees.
   
• Visit the SEMA Show Travel & Lodging website listed below for more information.

• Educators, counselors and administrators who are employed by accredited high schools (grades 10–12) colleges or universities may be eligible to register as "Attendee Non-Buyers" under the "Association/Education/Government" category and pay the registration fee of $50 USD per person until Friday, June 25th. Starting June 26th registration online increases to $75 USD per person. Starting September 25th registration online and onsite increases to $100 USD per person.

• SEMA Show badges are FREE for educators and students participating in the Student Program. SEMA waives the registration fee and provides complimentary Non-Buyer/Educator and Non-Buyer Student badges.

Educators, counselors, and administrators employed by accredited high schools (grades 10–12), colleges or universities:

No. Even if you are a member of SEMA, you will still need to be qualified to attend the SEMA Show. The same qualification process will apply to members as it does to non-members.

No. The company you are employed by does not have to be a SEMA member for you to attend the SEMA Show, but you do have to hold a qualified position and work within the automotive industry. The SEMA Show registration process requires you to provide proof that you are currently employed within the automotive industry.

AAPEX and the SEMA Show are business-to-business trade events. To be approved to attend, you just need to verify that your company is active in the automotive aftermarket, and that you are a current owner / employee. Use of a business email domain (matching your company name) in the registration process is preferred and will help us verify your role in the industry.