New trucks, remote-control drifting and a chance to adopt a pet all under one roof: the San Antonio Auto and Truck Show returns next week, running Friday through Sunday, Nov. 6-8, at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Halls. The three-day event brings the latest vehicles from area dealers together with family-friendly attractions and free parking, giving South Texas shoppers and car enthusiasts alike a reason to swing by before the weekend is out.
The show is produced by the San Antonio Auto Dealers and has been dubbed the largest showroom in South Texas, according to saautoshow.com. This year marks a new home for the event at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Halls, a shift the organizers highlight as the show continues to grow each November. Guests will find the newest cars and trucks from the region's dealers on display, alongside vehicle technology, custom aftermarket upgrades and hands-on attractions, as detailed by Freeman Coliseum.
Three Days, Three Different Schedules
According to the original WOAI report, which previewed the show from North Park Subaru, the event runs Friday, Nov. 6, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Freeman Coliseum's own listing confirms the Saturday window of 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and notes that tickets are already on sale, with admission free for children age five and under.
Freeman Coliseum Expo Halls sits at 3201 E. Houston St. in San Antonio, per the WOAI report. Parking for the 2026 show will be free courtesy of Principle Automotive, the show's attractions page notes.
Kids Track, RC Drift and a Lineup of Local Builds
Families headed to the show will find a Kids Track where children can hop into small rides and roll around a dedicated course, a feature the show's attractions page describes as a highlight for younger visitors. Nearby, guests of all ages can try their hand at RC Drift, an interactive exhibit where attendees steer detailed remote-control cars around a purpose-built course.
Car culture gets its own spotlight too. The show's Park & Chill exhibit will feature ten of San Antonio's standout builds, showcasing the city's top local cars, per the same account from the show's organizers. The WOAI report adds that food trucks will be on hand, and the San Antonio Zoo will have a presence at the event, including animals available for adoption.
Beyond the Show Floor
The event continues a tradition the organizers describe as bringing all things automotive to South Texas each November. Visitors can also shop and compare cars and light trucks across all makes and models, and the SAAS Ride and Drive Experience gives attendees the chance to test drive new vehicles, according to autoshowsofnorthamerica.com.
For details on tickets and hours, the show's website is listed as www.saautoshow.com, and organizers list a contact phone number of 210.732.9647, per the WOAI report. The show also uses the social handle @saautoshow on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, the same report notes.
