CES 2027 runs from Wednesday, January 6, to Saturday, January 9, 2027, in Las Vegas. Media days come first, on Monday, January 4, and Tuesday, January 5.
CES is a trade-only show for people aged 18 or over who work in the technology industry, and registration is open now.
Key takeaways
- The exhibit floors open on January 6 at 10 a.m. and close on January 9 at 4 p.m.
- The Standard Pass costs $149 until Monday, November 30, 2026, then $349.
- CES 2027 spreads across 12 official venues, led by the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Venetian.
- CES 2026 drew 148,392 attendees and more than 4,100 exhibitors.
- The first CES was held in New York in June 1967, so the 2027 show comes 60 years later.
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CES 2027 key facts
| Show dates | Wednesday, January 6 – Saturday, January 9, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Media days | Monday, January 4, and Tuesday, January 5, 2027 |
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada; 12 official venues |
| Organizer | Consumer Technology Association (CTA) |
| Who can attend | Industry professionals aged 18 or over; not open to the public |
| Standard Pass | $149 through November 30, 2026; $349 from December 1 |
| Exhibit space | More than 2.5 million net square feet |
| First keynote | CTA State of the Industry Address, January 6, 8:30 a.m. Pacific |
Dates, hours, and prices come from the official CES dates and hours page and registration page. Every January weekday is on the January 2027 calendar.
CES 2027 schedule, day by day
CES 2027 lasts six days in all: two media days, then four show days. The table shows what happens each day.
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 4 | Media Day 1 at Mandalay Bay; CES Unveiled Las Vegas (media only) |
| Tuesday, January 5 | Media Day 2 at Mandalay Bay (media only); conference sessions begin at 10 a.m. |
| Wednesday, January 6 | Keynotes from 8:30 a.m.; exhibits open at 10 a.m.; press conferences on the show floor |
| Thursday, January 7 | Exhibits and conference sessions; show-floor press conferences |
| Friday, January 8 | Exhibits and conference sessions; last day for CES Foundry and C Space |
| Saturday, January 9 | Exhibits only, closing at 4 p.m. |
Saturday is the shortest and quietest show day, with no conference program. Wednesday is the busiest, because the main keynotes fall on opening day.
CES 2027 hours
Exhibits are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on opening day, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. All times are Pacific.
| Day | Exhibits | Conference program | C Space | CES Foundry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 5 | Closed | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (conference only) | Closed |
| Wed, Jan 6 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Thu, Jan 7 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Fri, Jan 8 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Sat, Jan 9 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | None | Closed | Closed |
Source: CES dates and hours. Hours at individual venues can differ, so check the official schedule before you go.
CES 2027 passes, prices, and deadlines
The price of a CES 2027 pass rises on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. Registering by Monday, November 30, saves $200 on the Standard Pass and $300 on the Premium Pass.
| Pass | Through Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 1, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Pass | $149 | $349 | Exhibit floors, keynotes, Great Minds sessions, and selected conference sessions |
| Premium Pass | $1,450 | $1,750 | All conference sessions and tracks, a pre-show planning webinar, and partner programs |
- Who can register: industry professionals, consultants, and investors aged 18 or over, with proof that they work in the industry.
- Review time: the CTA reviews registrations within five business days.
- Refunds: paid passes cancelled in writing by Wednesday, December 9, 2026, are refunded minus a $50 fee; later cancellations are not refunded.
- Media: journalists, analysts, and content creators register separately with media credentials.
Source: CES registration information. CES is not open to the general public, so there are no consumer tickets.
Where is CES 2027? Venues and floor plan
CES 2027 fills 12 official venues and more than 2.5 million net square feet of exhibit space. Exhibitors are grouped by topic, so the venue you need depends on what you want to see.
| Venue | What is there |
|---|---|
| Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall | Major brands and entertainment |
| Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall | Artificial intelligence, energy, smart home devices, and smart cities |
| Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall | Vehicles and mobility |
| Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall | Design and Source exhibitors, and accessories |
| Venetian | Health, smart home, accessibility, and startups in Eureka Park |
| C Space (ARIA, Vdara, the Cosmopolitan, Park MGM) | Advertising, entertainment, and content |
| Fontainebleau Las Vegas | CES Foundry, January 6–8 |
| Mandalay Bay | Media days, January 4–5 |
Venue details come from audioXpress’s report on the CTA’s plans. The interactive floor plan and exhibitor list are on the official CES site.
CES 2027 keynotes
Opening day, Wednesday, January 6, has three keynotes confirmed so far. More are usually announced in November and December.
| Time (Pacific) | Keynote | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | CTA State of the Industry Address, followed by Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa | Palazzo Ballroom, Venetian |
| 1 p.m. | Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana | Palazzo Ballroom, Venetian |
| 5 p.m. | Lenovo Tech World, with chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang | Sphere |
The Lenovo keynote at Sphere is open only to registered CES attendees, with ticket details still to come (CTA). The conference program focuses on artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing, and extended reality.
How big is CES?
CES 2026 drew 148,392 attendees, up 4% from 2025, according to the CTA’s independent audit. More than 4,100 companies exhibited, including about 1,200 startups in Eureka Park.
The show is international. 55,841 attendees, or 37.6%, came from outside the United States, representing 141 countries, regions, and territories. Another 7,037 attendees were journalists, content creators, and analysts.
Hotels and travel during CES 2027
CES week is one of the hardest weeks of the year to find a Las Vegas hotel room. Demand runs from the first media day, January 4, through the last show day, January 9, 2027.
- Book early: room rates rise sharply during the show, according to the travel guide When to Wander.
- Stay near your venue: traffic between the convention center and the Strip can triple short journeys at the start and end of each day.
- Not attending? Avoid January 4–9. The two weeks after CES are among the cheapest of the year in Las Vegas.
History of CES
The first CES opened in New York City in June 1967, with about 17,500 attendees, according to Wikipedia. From 1978 to 1994, CES ran twice a year, with a winter show in Las Vegas and a summer show in Chicago. It settled on a single January show in Las Vegas in 1998.
Many well-known products were first shown at CES:
| Year | Product shown |
|---|---|
| 1970 | Philips N1500, the first home videocassette recorder (VCR) |
| 1981 | The compact disc (CD) player, from Philips and Sony |
| 1982 | Commodore 64 home computer |
| 1985 | Nintendo Entertainment System, in the United States |
| 2021 | CES held online only, January 11–14, because of COVID-19 |
Frequently asked questions
When is CES 2027?
CES 2027 runs from Wednesday, January 6, to Saturday, January 9, 2027, in Las Vegas. Media days are January 4 and 5.
Can anyone attend CES 2027?
No. CES is a trade-only event for people aged 18 or over who work in the technology industry. There are no public tickets.
How much does a CES 2027 pass cost?
The Standard Pass is $149 until November 30, 2026, then $349. The Premium Pass is $1,450, rising to $1,750 on December 1.
What time does CES 2027 open?
The exhibit floors open at 10 a.m. Pacific on Wednesday, January 6. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, they open at 9 a.m.
Where is CES 2027 held?
CES 2027 is held across 12 venues in Las Vegas, mainly the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Venetian, and C Space hotels on the Strip.
Is CES 2027 open on Saturday?
Yes. The exhibit floors are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, the final day.
When are the CES 2027 dates for media?
Media days are Monday, January 4, and Tuesday, January 5, 2027, at Mandalay Bay, including CES Unveiled on January 4.
CES opens the year’s event calendar; the rest of 2027’s major events are in the 2027 events calendar.
