What are the show hours?

Thursday, March 18: VIP hours 10 AM–1 PM, then 1–6 PM; Friday, March 19: 10 AM–6 PM; Saturday, March 20: 9 AM–4 PM.

Can the general public attend?

No. MATS is open only to people who work in the heavy-duty trucking industry, or who are accompanied by someone who does.

How much does it cost to attend?

Registration is free until February 18, 2027. Attendee registration for MATS 2027 opens on December 1, 2026.

The Kentucky Expo Center has over 19,000 spaces; passenger vehicles pay $15 per day. Tractor-trailers can park free for all three days in the 30-acre Truck Parking Community at 1032 Phillips Lane, with a free shuttle to the show.

Mid-America Trucking Show 2027

Name: Mid-America Trucking Show 2027
Start: 2027-03-18T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-03-20T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Kentucky Exposition Center

About this event

The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) is one of the trucking industry's best-known annual events, held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville since 1972. The 2027 show fills more than a million square feet with hands-on exhibits of trucks, equipment and technology, alongside free education sessions and industry events that bring the whole heavy-duty trucking community together.

Who can attend

MATS is not open to the public. Attendees must work in the heavy-duty trucking industry or be accompanied by someone who does.

Owner-operators and company drivers
Brokers
Fleet owners, executives and operations/safety managers
Fleet maintenance managers and technicians
Fleet administration and purchasing
Dealers, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers
Advertising, marketing, PR and media

Exhibits and education

More than one million square feet of exhibits let industry professionals see and try new equipment and technology. The Pro Talks education programme covers current industry topics in free sessions led by industry experts.

Industry events

Most MATS events are free with registration, from networking to truck showcases.

Opening Breakfast and Opening Reception
Ride & Drive
Paul K. Young (PKY) Truck Beauty Championship and PKY Parade
Big Rig Build-Off and Truck Pull
Truck Parking Community with free overnight truck parking
MATS Concert

Tickets & passes

Attendee Registration — Free: Free until February 18, 2027; registration opens December 1, 2026. Trucking industry professionals only

Mid-America Trucking Show 2027 is an Industry & Manufacturing event taking place 18-20 Mar 2027 at Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, United States.