Syracuse Nationals Car Show
For over 20 years, the Syracuse Nationals Car show has drawn thousands of car enthusiasts from across the country to the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, New York.
What is the Syracuse Nationals?
The 2026 NAPA Syracuse Nationals is the largest car show in the Northeast. The three-day, summer event features over 7,000 hot rods, custom builds and restored classic cars from all over the United States and Canada, drawing tens of thousands of auto enthusiasts. The show features live music, swap meets, demolition derbies, celebrity appearances and The Winfield Award.
Presented by PPG, the Syracuse Nationals brings together hot rods, muscle cars, street rods, antiques, trucks, and custom builds from across the U.S. and Canada. Whether you’re a serious collector or a casual enthusiast, this event offers something for everyone
How to Experience the Syracuse Nationals
Single day adult tickets sold in advance are $20. A weekend pass sold in advance is $55. Children under 12 are free.
You will also be able to purchase discounted tickets at participating NAPA stores.
For more information, a full schedule of events and to purchase tickets, visit SyracuseNationals.com.
When is the Syracuse Nationals?
The NAPA Syracuse Nationals will take place Thursday, July 16 through Saturday, July 18, 2026, with the gates opening at 8 am.
Take Amtrak to Syracuse Nationals
For Directions to Syracuse Station, click below.
Attend the Syracuse National Car Show via Amtrak to the Syracuse Regional Transportation Center (SYR) in Syracuse—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 4.3 miles from The New York State Fairgrounds, making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.
Get picked up from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Syracuse office today at 315-423-0022.
