Licensing Expo 2027

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May 25–27, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

Trade Only

Industry badge required. This is a trade show for retailers, buyers and the toy industry. It isn’t open to the public.

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Key dates

  • Jan 31, 2027Expo Pass Early Bird price ends ($35 to $75)
  • Apr 1, 2027Opening Night Party add-on rises to $95
  • May 25–27, 2027Licensing Expo 2027

Registration

How
Industry registration
Trade-only, strictly 18+ licensing marketplace: buy an Expo Pass (optional upgrades), or apply for the free Retail Pass if you work for an established retailer selling licensed products direct to consumers (approval required); 2027 registration is open.
On-site registration
Yes
On-site registration is available, but the organizer strongly advises registering and paying in advance to avoid entry delays and get the best price. The free Retail Pass is only for established retailers that sell licensed products direct to consumers and must be approved; marketplace sellers and small businesses selling on marketplaces do not qualify.Early-bird rates and promotional discounts 'may not be available at the door'; online the Expo Pass is $35 until Jan 31, 2027, then $75. Credit card only (all major cards).
Expo Pass (Early Bird)Until Jan 31, 2027; full show floor all three days, Event Planner with 20 exhibitor meeting requests$35
Expo PassFrom Jan 31, 2027$75
Meeting Boost upgradeAdded to a pass; more exhibitor meeting requests$395
Licensing Unlocked upgradeAdded to a pass; online licensing training$249
All-Access Experience upgradeAdded to a pass$2,250
Opening Night Party add-on (21+)Early Bird; $95 from April 1, 2027$75

Prices as posted on the official site on Nov 8, 2026. Fees and tax may be extra.

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Venue

Mandalay Bay Convention Center (South & North)
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119

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Tue, May 25Tuesday9 AM–5:30 PM
Wed, May 26Wednesday9 AM–5:30 PM
Thu, May 27Thursday9 AM–3:30 PM

Good to know

Transfers & refunds
All passes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Accessibility
Wheelchairs via Mandalay Bell Desk (702) 632-7106; scooters via Desert Mobility (866) 711-9171.

Quick answers

When is Licensing Expo 2027?

Licensing Expo 2027 is May 25–27, 2027 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center (South & North) in Las Vegas, NV.

When do Licensing Expo 2027 registration go on sale?

The official site has not posted a registration sale date yet.

How do you get Licensing Expo a badge?

Trade-only, strictly 18+ licensing marketplace: buy an Expo Pass (optional upgrades), or apply for the free Retail Pass if you work for an established retailer selling licensed products direct to consumers (approval required); 2027 registration is open.

Can you register on-site at Licensing Expo?

On-site registration is available, but the organizer strongly advises registering and paying in advance to avoid entry delays and get the best price. The free Retail Pass is only for established retailers that sell licensed products direct to consumers and must be approved; marketplace sellers and small businesses selling on marketplaces do not qualify. Early-bird rates and promotional discounts 'may not be available at the door'; online the Expo Pass is $35 until Jan 31, 2027, then $75. Credit card only (all major cards).

Sources

Checked on the official site on Nov 8, 2026. Organizer: Informa Markets.

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