20–22 Jan 2027 · Las Vegas, US

The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show

The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show (SLATS) is a B2B trade event held each January in Las Vegas for licensors, licensees, retailers, and colleges involved in licensed sports and tailgate merchandise. The show features more than 300 exhibiting companies and representation from major professional leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NASCAR) and collegiate licensing. Attending retailers include national chains and college bookstore buyers; Emerald produces the event.

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Dates
20–22 Jan 2027
Venue
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
Location
Las Vegas, US
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Trade
Duration
3 days
Scale
Regional
Exhibitors
283Fact
Fashion & ApparelArts, Crafts & HobbiesBusiness & FinanceHome, Furniture & InteriorsGaming & ComicsMarketing & AdvertisingSports & Fitness
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show

The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show is a regional trade show in Las Vegas, United States for the Fashion & Apparel and Arts, Crafts & Hobbies industries. The 2027 edition runs 20–22 Jan 2027 at Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. It brings together an estimated 283 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 283 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109, 89109 Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Who exhibits at The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show

We've captured 283 exhibitors for The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show (roster as of 2027). They span 7 countries, 21% of them based outside the United States.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • United States79%·54
  • Germany6%·4
  • Canada4%·3
  • Italy4%·3
  • United Kingdom3%·2

Based on 68 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Textile Fashion76%·42
  • Machinery Manufacturing9%·5
  • Services9%·5
  • Food Beverage6%·3
  • Construction4%·2

Based on 55 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

68%Class Cof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Strongly exclusive — most exhibitors skip the other events we track, giving this show a distinct roster.

Cross-referenced against 283 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

21%Class Fof exhibitors are based abroad

Predominantly national — a mainly domestic exhibitor base.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed20%·4

listed companies

Large enterprises30%·6

1,000+ employees

Of 20 exhibitors whose company size we know.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show 2027 exhibitor list

Event Scout has indexed 280+ companies exhibiting at The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show so far. They span industries including textile-fashion. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • Amazon
  • Tommy Bahama
  • Branded Bills
  • Avery Dennison
  • Barefoot Dreams® Official Site
  • Holderness & Bourne
  • Mizzen+Main
  • Flag & Anthem
  • Onward Reserve
  • Spirit Jersey®
  • YETI
  • catstudio
  • Smathers & Branson
  • Financial Solutions by GreatAmerica
  • TravisMathew
  • Levelwear US
  • Hot Girls Pearls
  • Vive La Fête
  • turtleson
  • REDVANLY

+ 258 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show 2027?
The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show 2027 runs 20–22 Jan 2027 at Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Where is The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show held?
The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show is held at Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority in Las Vegas, United States.
How many exhibitors does The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show have?
The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show counts an estimated 283 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 283 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show?
Indexed exhibitors include Wilson Sporting Goods, vineyard vines, Under Armour and Faherty Brand. The event spans the Fashion & Apparel, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Business & Finance sectors.
Is The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show worth attending?
The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show is a regional trade show for the Fashion & Apparel and Arts, Crafts & Hobbies industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 283 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 283 companies exhibiting at The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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