Booth Selection Now Open for the 2026 AFCA Convention in Charlotte

The countdown is on! Booth selection for the 2026 AFCA Convention is officially underway. Join us January 11–13, 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the premier event in the football coaching profession.  

 📅 Key Dates: 

• ➡️ Exhibitor Move-In: January 9–10, 2026 (All booths must be fully set up by 8:30 AM on January 11) 

• 📓 Convention Dates: January 11–13, 2026 

• ⬅️Exhibitor Move-Out: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, begins at 12 p.m. 

🔔 What’s New in the Exhibit Hall?  

This year’s exhibit hall experience is bigger and better than ever, with exciting new features designed to maximize traffic and engagement for exhibitors:  

• Registration is back inside the hall  

• Skills & Drills Field demonstrations (Sunday & Monday)  

• Job Board now located in the exhibit hall  

• Interview Area conveniently positioned near the job board  

• Monday Complimentary Lunch Coupon Giveaway (11:30 AM – 1 PM)  

• Head Coaches Panel (Monday, 4:30 – 5:30 PM, Educational Endzone Area)  

• All Tuesday Educational Sessions are hosted inside the exhibit hall  

📊 Booth Selection: Wave System Schedule  

We’ll once again use our proven Wave System for booth selection, based on exhibitor status:  

✅ How to Reserve Your Exhibitor Booth: 

    Step 1: 🔍 Find your spot on the Exhibit Floor Plan 

    Step 2: 📃 Review the Exhibitor Agreement of Terms 

    Step 3: 📝 Complete the Exhibitor Application (opens with your designated Wave) 

    Step 4: 💳 Submit payment once your invoice is received 

Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the largest football coaching events in the country. Reserve your space today and showcase your brand to thousands of coaches from all levels of the game.  

👉 Questions? Contact us at [email protected] anytime. We’re here to help make your 2026 AFCA Convention experience a success.