PRESS CENTER

This year’s Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® will include a dedicated media lounge at the Miami Beach Convention Center, offering a space for media professionals to work and connect. Approved media will receive a QR code for show access, which must be presented at the entrance to gain entry. 

Members of the media must submit their application online at www.miamiboatshow.com. All applications will be reviewed by the show’s media team. Incomplete or unclear applications may result in delays or denial. Approval or follow-up inquiries will be communicated within 7–10 business days.

Yes, each company may receive up to four credentials.

We are not accepting influencer applications for this year’s show. If you are working directly with an exhibitor, you will need to coordinate directly with those exhibitors to secure passes prior to the event.

Applications must be submitted no later than February 6, 2026. There will be no on-site registrations at the 2026 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®.

Yes, the 2026 show has implemented updated accreditation standards specifically for print and digital journalists. Please ensure you review the new guidelines when applying.

Yes, photographers working with exhibitors must coordinate directly with those exhibitors to secure passes prior to the event. Photographers representing media entities must provide evidence of commissioning via an official letter from the editor’s office. Individuals without proper credentials will not be granted access.

Applicants will be notified within 7–10 business days of submitting their registration. Inquiries regarding incomplete applications may delay this process.

Questions should be directed to [email protected].

Detailed information about the show’s schedule and press events is available on the official show website.

Media passes grant access to all general admission show sites.

Media passes are non-transferable and restricted to accredited journalists only.

Each member of a publication is required to submit an individual application for a media pass. All applications must be completed by February 6, 2026. Each company may receive up to four credentials.

Once your accreditation is approved, you will be added to the media list for updates. Please check your email and the official website regularly for any last-minute changes, special events, or media-specific opportunities.

To submit a press event, ensure all relevant details—date, time, description, exhibitor, and host—are provided no later than February 6, 2026. Submissions can be made HERE. The media team will update the press schedule weekly. 

Please send interview requests to [email protected]. Include details such as the intended topic, preferred date, and time.

Approved media representatives will receive their credentials digitally via email. There is no need for a printed badge as your digital pass will provide access to designated media areas and show exhibits. If you require a physical badge, please visit the media center.

Parking is not reserved specifically for media. However, several convenient parking options are available to all attendees across the show sites. For details on parking locations and transportation options, please visit the parking information page.