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Barrett-Jackson 2026 Columbus Auction: Event and TV Schedule

Barrett-Jackson’s inaugural Columbus Auction starts this week. This event is filled with great cars, vintage Automobilia, exciting Thrill Rides and more. The auction runs from Thursday, June 25, through Saturday, June 27, at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds. Pre-auction fun starts Wednesday, June 24, with Bidder Preview Day and the Opening Night Party. If you can’t make it to Columbus, you can watch the auction on the Barrett-Jackson Livestream or YouTube channel, as well as on FYI and HISTORY channels.

EVENT AND TV SCHEDULE (all times are EDT)

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Bidder Preview Day
Auction Site at Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds
(For credentialed guests age 18+ only)
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Opening Night Party
Auction Arena
(By invitation only)
7 to 10 p.m.

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Gates, Food Courts, Sponsor Displays Open
Auction Site at Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Exhibitor Marketplace
In the North Showcase/Kasich Hall
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Lifestyle Marketplace
In the South Showcase/Bricker Building
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Fantasy Bid presented by Dodge
Online at Promo.BarrettJacksonFantasyBid.com
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Automobilia Auction
Auction Arena
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Dodge Thrill Rides
Barrett-Jackson Performance Track
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TV: Barrett-Jackson Livestream
All the cars, all the time.
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Collector Car Auction
Auction Arena
12 p.m. to Auction Close

TV: “Barrett-Jackson LIVE” on FYI
12 to 5 p.m.

TV: International Viewers Only – Barrett-Jackson YouTube Channel
(Includes commentary during FYI broadcast)
12 to 5 p.m.

Adam’s Polishes Detailing Clinic
Detailing Tent adjacent to Vehicle Tent 1
2 to 3 p.m.

TV: Encore Presentation of “Barrett-Jackson LIVE” on FYI
5 to 10 p.m.

Friday, June 26, 2026

Gates, Food Courts, Sponsor Displays Open
Auction Site at Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Exhibitor Marketplace
In the North Showcase/Kasich Hall
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Lifestyle Marketplace
In the South Showcase/Bricker Building
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Fantasy Bid presented by Dodge
Online at Promo.BarrettJacksonFantasyBid.com
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Automobilia Auction
Auction Arena
9 to 11 a.m.

Dodge Thrill Rides
Barrett-Jackson Performance Track
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TV: Barrett-Jackson Livestream
All the cars, all the time.
9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Collector Car Auction
Auction Arena
11 a.m. to Auction Close

TV: “Barrett-Jackson LIVE” on FYI
12 to 6 p.m.

TV: International Viewers Only – Barrett-Jackson YouTube Channel
(Includes commentary during FYI broadcast)
12 to 6 p.m.

Adam’s Polishes Detailing Clinic
Detailing Tent adjacent to Vehicle Tent 1
2 to 3 p.m.

TV: Encore Presentation of “Barrett-Jackson LIVE” on FYI
6 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Gates, Food Courts, Sponsor Displays Open
Auction Site at Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Exhibitor Marketplace
In the North Showcase/Kasich Hall
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Lifestyle Marketplace
In the South Showcase/Bricker Building
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Fantasy Bid presented by Dodge
Online at Promo.BarrettJacksonFantasyBid.com
8 to 11 a.m.

Automobilia Auction
Auction Arena
9 to 11 a.m.

Dodge Thrill Rides
Barrett-Jackson Performance Track
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TV: Barrett-Jackson Livestream
All the cars, all the time.
9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Collector Car Auction
Auction Arena
11 a.m. to Auction Close

TV: HISTORY
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

TV: International Viewers Only – Barrett-Jackson YouTube Channel
(Includes commentary during HISTORY broadcast)
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Adam’s Polishes Detailing Clinic
Detailing Tent adjacent to Vehicle Tent 1
2 to 3 p.m.

TV: Encore Presentation of “Barrett-Jackson LIVE” on FYI
6 p.m. to 12 a.m.


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