One of the most anticipated live events at the Mid-America Trucking Show is set to return in 2026.
Organizers of MATS have confirmed that the MAC Trailer Winter Nationals Championship Truck Pull will once again be part of the show’s lineup, bringing competitive pulling back to Freedom Hall during the final day of the event.
When and where the truck pull takes place
The Winter Nationals Truck Pull is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, beginning at 5 p.m. The event will be held in Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, immediately following Saturday’s MATS show activities.
The Mid-America Trucking Show itself will run March 26, 27, and 28.
What fans can expect from the competition
The championship pull will feature competitors across multiple pulling classes, continuing a format familiar to longtime fans of the event. Organizers say the lineup will again include hot rod semis, pro stock tractors, light modified tractors, and super stock diesel trucks.
The truck pull has become a staple of the MATS experience, drawing both pulling enthusiasts and trucking professionals who attend the show for equipment, education, and networking.
A staple event alongside the show floor
The Winter Nationals Truck Pull is positioned as part of MATS’s broader effort to balance industry-focused programming with live entertainment. While the show is known for its exhibit halls, educational sessions, and business connections, the truck pull provides an opportunity for attendees to see performance engineering and competition on display in a live arena setting.
For many attendees, the event serves as a capstone to the final day of the show, bringing together drivers, exhibitors, and fans in a shared experience centered on power, precision, and competition.
Ticket alerts and additional details
Additional details about the MAC Trailer Winter Nationals Championship Truck Pull, including ticket availability, can be found through the official MATS website. Those interested can sign up to receive an alert when tickets become available by visiting
https://truckingshow.com/truck-pull/
The return of the Winter Nationals Truck Pull adds another major draw to the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show schedule, continuing a tradition that blends trucking culture with live motorsports entertainment.
Source: Truckers News
