Pizza Expo 2026 — Complete Attendee Guide
Pizza Expo is the world's largest pizza industry gathering, bringing 20,000 pizzeria owners, operators, suppliers, and dough-spinning champions to the Las Vegas Convention Center. From ovens and ingredients to delivery technology and franchise opportunities, if it touches pizza, it is here. The show also features the legendary World Pizza Games and International Pizza Competition.
Quick Info
In This Guide
Registration
Pizza Expo Badge Pickup — Location & Hours
Badge pickup is in the LVCC Central Hall lobby. Pre-registered attendees use express kiosks with their confirmation QR code. Walk-up registration is available. Registration opens the day before the show starts — beat the Day 1 rush by picking up your badge early.
Schedule
Pizza Expo Show Floor Hours
Pizza Expo runs alongside the Nightclub & Bar Show at the LVCC. The World Pizza Games and competitions have their own schedule — check the official Pizza Expo app.
Transportation
How to Get to Pizza Expo
Parking
The LVCC has large surface lots and a parking garage surrounding the complex. Expect to pay $15–25 per day during major shows. Lots fill up fast — arrive before 9 AM or consider rideshare instead.
Public Transit / Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail has a dedicated Convention Center station with direct service to Strip hotels from MGM Grand to the Sahara. A single ride is $5 and a full-day pass is $13. During peak convention hours the monorail is often faster than driving.
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)
Uber and Lyft have a designated pickup and dropoff area on Convention Center Drive. Surge pricing is common during morning arrivals and evening departures — stagger your schedule to avoid the rush.
Walking from the Strip
The north end of the Las Vegas Strip is about a 15-minute walk from the LVCC. The monorail makes it easy to reach central and south Strip hotels in under 10 minutes.
Food & Drink
Where to Eat During Pizza Expo
- In-N-Out Burger — directly across Paradise Rd, walkable in 3 minutes
- Peppermill Restaurant — classic 24-hour Vegas diner, 10-minute walk south on the Strip
- Resorts World — 10-minute walk north with dozens of restaurants including Carversteak and Genting Palace
- Wynn / Encore — 15-minute walk or one monorail stop with world-class dining
- Westgate Las Vegas — connected via skybridge from the LVCC North Hall
- Convention center food courts — available inside the West Hall and Central Hall during major shows
Insider Tips
Pizza Expo Tips for First-Timers
- The World Pizza Games are worth watching even if you are not competing. Dough tossing, fastest pizza making, and the pizza competitions are genuinely entertaining.
- Come hungry. Many exhibitors offer pizza samples throughout the day — some of the best pizza you will ever eat comes from these booths.
- Bring a cooler bag if you plan to take ingredient samples back to your hotel or shop.
- Education workshops cover everything from dough science to labor costs to social media marketing for restaurants. They are practical and actionable.
- Wear comfortable shoes. The LVCC is huge and you will be walking all day.
- Network at the evening events. Pizza Expo attracts a tight-knit community and the social events are where real relationships are built.
After the Show
Pizza Expo After Dark — Nightlife & After Parties
Pizza Expo draws a fun, down-to-earth crowd that knows how to enjoy Vegas after the show floor closes. Steakhouses, casual bars, and nightclubs are all on the menu. The LVCC location makes it easy to get to any venue on the Strip in under 15 minutes.
XS Nightclub
Nightclub
One monorail stop from the LVCC at Wynn Las Vegas. Great for a group night out after a long day on the show floor.
Drai's Nightclub
Nightclub / Rooftop
Rooftop setting with live hip hop performances. A fun, energetic vibe perfect for the Pizza Expo crowd.
Crazy Horse III
Gentlemen's Club
Free limo from your hotel and no cover with our guest list. A modern, upscale venue popular with convention groups.
Hakkasan
Nightclub
Five floors of nightlife at MGM Grand. The Ling Ling lounge is perfect for a more relaxed evening.
Pizza Expo — FAQ
Where is Pizza Expo 2026?
Pizza Expo 2026 is at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109.
What are the Pizza Expo 2026 dates?
Pizza Expo runs Tuesday, March 24 through Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Is Pizza Expo open to the public?
Pizza Expo is a trade event for pizza industry professionals, but consumer-facing events and competitions may be accessible with certain badge types.
What should I wear to Pizza Expo?
Casual to business casual. This is a food industry show — comfortable clothes and shoes are the norm.
What are the World Pizza Games?
The World Pizza Games feature competitions in acrobatic dough tossing, fastest pizza making, largest dough stretch, and the International Pizza Competition. They run throughout the show.
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