SEMA Show 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
November 2–5, 2027 · Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
November 2–5, 2027 · Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Booth price tiers (all-in, 2026 ranges)
| Footprint | Rental with your graphics | Custom build |
|---|---|---|
| 10×20 inline | $7,500 – $15,000 | $15,000 – $45,000 |
| 10×30 inline | $12,000 – $22,000 | $25,000 – $65,000 |
| 20×20 island | $16,000 – $40,000 | $50,000 – $120,000 |
| 20×30+ island | $25,000 – $55,000 | $75,000 – $175,000 |
Includes design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle. A custom-built booth runs roughly $100 to $250 per square foot depending on finish level. A rental of the same footprint usually lands at 35 to 50 percent of the purchase price for one show.
Billed by the show
- Your SEMA Show booth space, paid to the organizer
- Material handling / drayage, if the SEMA Show space rate leaves it out
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for SEMA Show
- Booth cleaning, and union labor where the Las Vegas Convention Center requires it
Published rates:
- Space, members: $24.95 per sq ft for SEMA or TIA members, 2027 rules
- Space, non-members: $39.95 per sq ft, 2027 rules
- Island and peninsula fees: +$4,500 island, +$1,500 peninsula, 2027 rules
- Free material handling: Up to 500 lb for booths of 800 sq ft or less, 2026 exhibitor page
Key dates
- SEMA booth design and hanging sign notification forms due: September 3, 2027
- Design sign-off with Purple: Mid-August 2027
- Last week of April 2027: SEMA sets the space selection order by seniority points; members pick before non-members.
- June 11, 2027: Last day for the 50% deposit payment option on the space rental application, per SEMA.
- Mid-August 2027: Design sign-off, feature vehicle list and hanging sign drawings in hand.
- September 3, 2027: Booth design and hanging sign notification forms due to SEMA show management.
- October 1, 2027: Exhibitor appointed contractor booth plans due to SEMA Show Operations.
- October 28 to November 1, 2027: Move-in at the LVCC on Freeman freight target times; vehicles placed and locked.
- November 2–5, 2027: SEMA Show 2027 exhibit days; dismantle starts after the Friday 4 p.m. close.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Check your SEMA seniority points and membership status before the April selection
- Choose your section and hall: trucks, wheels, collision, restoration or racing
- List feature vehicles with fuel, battery and badge needs
- Send renderings for the September 3, 2027 notification forms
- Enter the New Products Showcase as soon as the 2027 form opens
- Book meeting rooms and hotel blocks once the exhibitor manual is live
No fee left off: every SEMA Show cost is listed upfront, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/sema-show/