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Stay on Track for the 2026 NAB Show

Track key milestones and due dates as you prepare for NAB Show 2026. Dates may change, so check back often for the most up-to-date information.

Important Exhibitor Dates for 2026

DeadlineAction ItemVendor
OngoingSend out your Guest Pass CodeNAB Show Exhibit Services
OngoingRegister booth staff and Exhibitor Appointed ContractorsNAB Show Exhibit Services
OngoingUpdate your online company listing in the Exhibitor DashboardNAB Show Exhibit Services
Nov. 6, 2025Update your online company listing in the Exhibitor DashboardMapYourShow
Nov. 6, 2025Register your booth staff and Exhibitor Appointed ContractorsMaritz
Nov. 11, 2025Freeman Service Kit LaunchesFreeman
Dec. 31, 2025Fall payment due for Unlimited Material Handling. Submit a payment through the Exhibitor Dashboard.NAB Show Exhibit Sales
Jan. 1, 2026Update Digital SignatureNAB Show Exhibit Sales
Jan. 15, 2026Booth Review Form due to Show Management for booths 800+ sq. ft. NAB Show Exhibit Sales
Jan. 23, 2026Lead retrieval early ordering discount deadlineMaritz
March 5, 2026Order Booth SecurityDTS
March 6, 2026Freeman Graphics DeadlineFreeman
March 16, 2026NAB Show Housing DeadlineExpovision
March 16, 2026Freeman advanced ordering discount deadlineFreeman
March 19, 2026Lead retrieval advanced ordering discount deadlineMaritz
March 19, 2026Advanced internet ordering discount deadlineCox
March 19, 2026Advance Shipments (must be created, boxed or skidded) may begin arriving at the Freeman warehouseFreeman
March 20, 2026Catering deadline – late fee and limited menu in effect after this date Sodexo
March 20, 2026Last day to order a Turnkey Booth without a surchargeNAB Show Exhibit Services
March 30, 2026Floral discount deadlineTLC Plant Services
April 7, 2026Last day for shipments to arrive at the Freeman warehouse without surchargeFreeman
April 13, 2026Targeted Exhibitor move-in date beginsFreeman
April 17, 2026All crates must be labeled for removal by 10 p.m. PTFreeman
April 18, 2026Clean aisle policy in effect. All booths must be set by 2 p.m. PT.Freeman
April 19, 2026Show OpensNAB Show
April 20, 2026Exhibit Hall open (booth must be staffed at all times)NAB Show
April 21, 2026Exhibit Hall open (booth must be staffed at all times)NAB Show
April 22, 2026Exhibit Hall open (booth must be staffed at all times)NAB Show
April 22, 2026NAB Show CloseNAB Show