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" business category and pay the registration fee of $50 USD per person until Friday, June 26th. Starting June 27th registration online increases to $75 USD per person. Starting September 26th 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.