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Sports licensed products · Retail, Wholesale & Consumer Products

SLATS 2027 Las Vegas: Jan 20-22, 2027

Jan 20-22, 2027 · LVCC Smallest.

Dates verified · Last verified: Nov 2, 2026 · date source · Official site · Attendance history

DatesWed, Jan 20, 2027
to Fri, Jan 22, 2027
VenueLVCC
Venue guide: LVCC
Expected attendanceNot published
City fullness (est.)Sold-out ~147K in town

How full will Vegas be during SLATS 2027?

Sold-out: citywide compression. Top restaurants, suites, and headline talent go first; book 6+ months out.

SLATS 2027 falls mostly in the week of Jan 18, 2027, which we rate Sold-out on trade-show attendance: about 147,067 trade-show attendees in town (pro-rated), counting SLATS 2027 and 3 other tracked shows that overlap its dates.

1 show(s) in this window have no published attendance, so the real number is higher.

Overlapping shows

Each Monday-Sunday week gets one score: the pro-rated attendance of every tracked trade show in town that week. The score sets the week’s trade label. A trade show carries the trade label of the week that holds most of its days (ties go to the busier week), on every tile and page. A week’s headline label can be lifted by the leisure floor (“Busy (leisure)” or “Peak (leisure)”); trade-show tiles never inherit it. Method.

When to book entertainment for SLATS 2027

Book entertainment: Book now

Based on typical lead times for headline and booth entertainment (status as of Nov 8). In Packed or Sold-out weeks, book at the early end; private rooms and hotel blocks go fast too.

What is SLATS?

The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show is a trade show for licensed sports merchandise, fan gear and tailgating products.

Who attends: Sporting goods, fan shop and gift buyers, plus licensees and tailgate-product makers.

Attendance trend: SLATS is new to this calendar and has no public attendance figure yet, so it is listed in the Small tier until one is published. Attendance history.

When it usually happens

SLATS 2027 runs Jan 20-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall.

Where to stay

For hotels connected to or near the venue, plus Loop and Monorail options, see our Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) guide.

Entertainment ideas for SLATS

At the booth
  • A cornhole challenge
  • A sports caricature artist
  • A former athlete signing
Client parties and dinners
  • A classic rock band
  • A sports trivia host
  • A DJ for a licensee party

Ideas, not endorsements. Match the act to the crowd and check the show's exhibitor rules on sound levels and booth activations.

SLATS FAQ

When is SLATS 2027?

SLATS 2027 runs Jan 20-22, 2027 in Las Vegas.

Where is SLATS 2027 held?

At LVCC, Las Vegas.

How busy will Las Vegas be during SLATS 2027?

We rate the week of Jan 18, 2027 as Sold-out: about 147,067 trade-show attendees in town that week, SLATS 2027 included (estimate).

When should I book entertainment for SLATS 2027?

Our booking meter currently reads “Book now” for headline and booth entertainment, based on typical lead times.

Advertise here Venues, DMCs and transport partners can sponsor the SLATS page (party venues, transport and DMC slots). See placements →

Attendance history and past editions

No past edition with a verified attendance figure on file yet.

Related shows

Same industry or same month in Las Vegas. All Retail, Wholesale & Consumer Products shows.

Sources and notes

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After the show

SLATS 2027 runs Wednesday to Friday, Jan 20-22, 2027, at LVCC. That puts the show in the Convention Center area off Paradise Road. Exhibit hours end each day, and the evening is open. Check the official site for daily show hours before you book evening plans.

Book early. We rate the week of Jan 18 Sold-out (about 147,067 trade-show attendees in town that week), so demand for rooms, evening shows and nightclub tables is likely to be high. Our rating is an estimate, not an inventory count. 3 other tracked shows overlap, so you will share the city with their attendees.

Exhibitors: our entertainment booking meter for SLATS currently reads “Book now”. Plan client dinners and show tickets around that timing.

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  • Evening shows and nightclubs. Across 3 show days, you have 3 evenings to plan around. The Las Vegas Monorail stops at the convention center and runs south along the east side of the Strip to the Harrah's/LINQ, Flamingo/Caesars, Horseshoe/Paris and MGM Grand stations, and the Vegas Loop links Resorts World, Encore and Westgate. Check each listing for current times, prices and cancellation terms. Shows on Vegas.com · Nightlife on Vegas.com
  • Tours and attractions. If you arrive early or stay past Friday, tours and attractions fill the daytime hours. Check each listing for pickup points and duration. Tours on Vegas.com · Attractions on Vegas.com
  • Hotels. For rooms at or near LVCC, start with our hotel notes for LVCC, which list connected and walkable hotels. Vegas.com lists hotels across the city if you want other options. Hotels on Vegas.com