The International Auto Sound Challenge Association (IASCA) has announced that it will host its 2026 Sound Quality Championship at AXPONA in April 2027, taking place at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Following the success of the IASCA Sound Quality event held at AXPONA in 2025, IASCA identified AXPONA’s world-class venue, engaged audience, and robust infrastructure as the ideal setting for a championship-level competition.
“AXPONA is an exciting and dynamic event for both spectators and our competition members,” said Travis Chin, President of IASCA. “With more than 11,000 attendees, AXPONA provides a unique opportunity to showcase the very best sound quality competition vehicles to audio enthusiasts from around the world.”
Throughout the three-day event, IASCA Sound Quality vehicles will be on display and available for live demonstrations as part of the Hi-Fi Car Audio Showcase. In addition, AXPONA will feature more than 200 high-fidelity listening rooms, thousands of products in the Expo Hall, the Ear Gear Experience, live musical performances, educational seminars, and cutting-edge audio demonstrations.
“AXPONA is all about celebrating innovation and exceptional audio experiences, and IASCA’s Sound Quality Championship aligns perfectly with that mission,” said Liz Smith, Event Director for AXPONA. “We’re excited to expand this collaboration and provide both IASCA competitors and AXPONA attendees with an unforgettable showcase in 2027.”
AXPONA 2026 is scheduled for April 10–12, 2026. The IASCA 2026 Sound Quality Championship at AXPONA will take place April 9–11, 2027. IASCA’s SPL Championship is tentatively planned for fall 2026, with additional details regarding the event format and season-long points accumulation toward championship invitations to be announced at a later date.
About IASCA – www.iasca.com
The International Auto Sound Challenge Association (IASCA) is a global organization dedicated to promoting car audio as both an art form and a competitive sport. Founded in the late 1980s, IASCA has spent more than 35 years developing standards, judging criteria, and training programs that help enthusiasts, retailers, and manufacturers showcase high-performance mobile electronics systems with consistency and fairness.
About AXPONA – www.axpona.com
AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is North America’s largest event for audiophiles, high-end audio manufacturers, musicians, and music lovers. The three-day experience features more than 200 high-fidelity listening rooms, giving guests the opportunity to experience the latest innovations in premium consumer audio technology. Attendees are encouraged to move from room to room to sit, listen, and compare systems.
The Expo Hall and Ear Gear Experience host thousands of products and accessories ranging from cables and headphones to LPs and SACDs. The Hi-Fi Car Audio Showcase brings together the best in high-fidelity mobile audio systems, featuring a premier Sound Quality (SQ) competition. Beyond the exhibits, AXPONA also includes live musical performances, educational seminars, and expert-led demonstrations.
For more information, including updates on exhibitors and the event schedule, visit axpona.com or call 203-307-2691.
