Mecum Dallas/Fort Worth 2026
October 21–24, 2026 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth: Mecum’s Texas volume auction — about 1,500 vehicles and Central Time session logistics.
- Oct 21–24, 2026
- Dickies Arena
Fort Worth, TX - paid
The short version
Mecum’s Dallas/Fort Worth auction returns October 21–24, 2026 to Dickies Arena in Fort Worth with roughly 1,500 vehicles listed on the sale page. Session times publish in Central Time. The same autumn pocket overlaps Formula 1 at Circuit of The Americas (Oct 23–25) — pick a primary if you are flying into Texas for a short trip.
Background
Mecum’s DFW stop is the major Texas collector-car volume sale on the North American calendar — denser Americana and muscle inventory than Monterey’s Car Week evenings, staged inside a modern Fort Worth arena rather than a fairgrounds tent city.
Verified details
- Dates: October 21–24, 2026 (Mecum).
- Venue: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, TX.
- Scale listed by Mecum: ~1,500 vehicles.
- Official hub: mecum.com/auctions/dallas-fort-worth-2026/.
Planning tips
- Treat the four days as a multi-session trip — one afternoon rarely covers preview and a full block.
- Bidder registration and gate tickets are separate Mecum products; read the current DFW credentials before you assume a wristband unlocks the arena floor.
- Same week as the United States Grand Prix in Austin. You can sample both only with ruthless time splits and overnight plans.
- Catalog estimates are not out-the-door costs; add premium, tax, and transport before you raise a paddle.
Common questions
- When is Mecum Dallas/Fort Worth 2026?
- October 21–24, 2026 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Confirm daily session times on mecum.com before you travel — they list in Central Time.
- How many vehicles are expected?
- Mecum’s sale page lists about 1,500 vehicles for the 2026 Dallas/Fort Worth auction. Final counts can shift with consignments.
- Does it conflict with F1 in Austin?
- Yes on the calendar. The United States Grand Prix runs October 23–25, 2026 at Circuit of The Americas. Choose a primary event before you book flights.
- Is this the same as Houston AutoBoative?
- No. Houston AutoBoative is a January consumer auto-and-boat show at NRG Center. Mecum DFW is a October collector auction at Dickies Arena.
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