If you are a professional window tint installer, PPF installer, wrapper, detailer or automotive film industry professional, the Canadian Tint Expo & Competition 2027 is the event to put on your calendar.
Taking place April 3rd and 4th, 2027, at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre, this Niagara Falls tint event will bring together more than 65 competitors, 45 booths, leading sponsors, vendors and professionals from across Canada and the United States.
The most important detail for installers is simple: only 50 competition spots are available in total. With more than 65 competitors expected across the weekend, registration is not something to leave until the last minute.
This guide explains how to register, which competition fits your skill set, what the weekend includes and how to upgrade your experience with VIP access.
Canadian Tint Expo 2027: Event Details at a Glance
- Event: Canadian Tint Expo & Competition 2027
- Dates: April 3rd and 4th, 2027
- Venue: Niagara Falls Convention Centre
- Address: 6815 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
- Competition spots: 50 total
- Expected competitors: 65+
- Exhibitor booths: 45
- Audience: Professional installers, shop owners, brands, manufacturers, distributors and automotive aftermarket professionals from Canada and the USA
The weekend combines live competition, product demonstrations, industry education, networking and business development. It is designed for people who work in automotive tint, architectural film, PPF, vehicle wrapping and detailing.
Step 1: Choose the Competition That Fits Your Skills
There are four major competitions during the Canadian window tint expo weekend. Each one is built around a different installation discipline.
Great Canadian Tint Battle: Sunday
The Great Canadian Tint Battle is the main event for professional automotive window tint installers.
Choose this competition if your daily work includes:
- Automotive side-window tinting
- Rear-window installations
- Film shrinking
- Precision cutting
- Clean edge and gap finishing
- High-volume automotive film installation
Competitors are evaluated on more than speed. Judging can include contamination control, film handling, edge consistency, installation defects, finishing quality, technique, cleanliness and time management.
This is the right choice for automotive tinters who want to test their production skills under pressure and compete for the title of Great Canadian Tint Champion 2027.
The Great Canadian Tint Battle takes place on Sunday.
Flat Glass Battle: Saturday PM
The Flat Glass Battle is designed for residential and commercial window film installers.
Choose this competition if your experience is primarily in:
- Architectural window film
- Commercial glass
- Residential glass
- Measuring and cutting film
- Glass preparation
- Water removal and finishing
- Straight, consistent edge work
Flat glass installation requires a different approach from automotive tinting. Preparation, measurement, cutting accuracy, contamination control and edge consistency are all critical.
The Flat Glass Battle takes place on Saturday afternoon and gives architectural film professionals a dedicated platform to demonstrate their technical precision.
Canada vs. USA Cross Border Clash: Sunday PM
The Canada vs. USA Cross Border Clash is an international showdown for installers from both countries.
American installers are welcome and encouraged to register. You do not need to be Canadian to participate in the Canadian Tint Expo or represent Team USA.
This competition is ideal for professional installers who want to:
- Represent their country
- Compete against leading North American installers
- Test their skills in equivalent working conditions
- Build international industry recognition
- Take part in a team-based competition environment
Challenges may include automotive side-window installation, film shrinking, rear-window work, precision cutting and finishing. Individual performances contribute to the overall country score.
The Canada vs. USA Cross Border Clash takes place on Sunday afternoon.
Wrap Battle: Saturday AM
The Wrap Battle is for vehicle wrappers who want to demonstrate clean, controlled and professional film installation.
Choose this competition if your work includes:
- Vehicle wraps
- Panel preparation
- Film positioning
- Stretch management
- Corners and edges
- Recesses and complex contours
- Precision cutting and finishing
The Wrap Battle takes place on Saturday morning. Judges will look at preparation, material handling, positioning, wrinkles, corners, edges, finishing quality and the completed presentation, not just how quickly the panel is finished.
Step 2: Register Before the 50 Spots Are Gone
Competition registration is $349, and the early-bird offer saves you $100.
To register, visit the official competition registration page:
Register for the Canadian Tint Expo & Competition 2027
When you open the registration page:
- Review the available competition options.
- Select the competition that matches your installation discipline.
- Confirm your registration details.
- Complete payment.
- Save your confirmation email and order information.
- Watch for competitor briefing details and final event instructions.
Because there are only 50 competition spots total, do not assume additional spaces will be added later. The event is expecting more than 65 competitors, so demand is expected to exceed available competition capacity.
Competitors from the United States are encouraged to register. The event is built to bring together professionals from both sides of the border.
Step 3: Read the Official Competition Rules and Format
Before registering, or immediately after, review the official rules and format page:
Read the Official Competition Rules & Format
The rules explain how competitors may be judged on:
- Installation quality
- Contamination control
- Edge and gap consistency
- Film or wrap handling
- Cutting and finishing
- Technique and precision
- Time management
- Work-area organization
- Safety and professionalism
The official page also outlines qualifying rounds, championship rounds, penalties, disqualification conditions, tools and materials, judging principles and the mandatory competitor briefing.
Final technical rules, exact time limits, supplied materials and competition-specific requirements may be released closer to the event. Registered competitors should review all updates carefully before arriving in Niagara Falls.
Step 4: Plan Your Full Canadian Tint Expo Weekend
The Canadian Tint Expo is more than a window tint competition. Across the two-day event, attendees can expect:
- More than 65 competitors
- 45 vendor and exhibitor booths
- Window tint, PPF, wrap and detailing brands
- Live product demonstrations
- Industry education
- New tools, films, software and equipment
- Networking with shop owners and installers
- Opportunities to meet manufacturers and distributors
- Competitions featuring Canadian and American professionals
The event takes place at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre, located in the Fallsview district and close to hotels, restaurants, entertainment and the Falls themselves.
For accommodation, transportation and border-crossing considerations, use the official planning guide:
Plan Your Trip to Canada’s Top Tinter Expo & Competition
If you are travelling from the United States, remember to review your travel documents and border requirements well before your trip.
Step 5: Upgrade to the VIP Experience
Want more than standard event access? The VIP Experience is available for $299, reduced from the regular price of $399.
The VIP package includes:
- VIP admission to the expo and competition
- Friday Night VIP Dinner on April 2nd, 2027
- One roll of Scorpion window film
- Exclusive 2027 VIP gear
- VIP swag and giveaways
- Access to live competitions
- Product demonstrations
- Additional networking opportunities with installers, brands, vendors and sponsors
The Friday Night VIP Dinner is an opportunity to begin building relationships before the expo floor opens. It is especially valuable for shop owners, competitors, manufacturers and professionals travelling from outside the Niagara region.
Secure Your VIP Experience Ticket
VIP availability is limited, so this upgrade should be secured early.
Step 6: Secure a Booth or Sponsorship Package
If your company sells window film, PPF, wrap film, tools, plotters, software, coatings, detailing products or shop equipment, the Canadian Tint Expo offers a direct opportunity to connect with installers and automotive businesses.
Available exhibitor and sponsor packages include:
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Booth | $1,999 |
| Premium Booth | $2,900 |
| Bronze Sponsor | $3,700 |
| Silver Sponsor | $5,800 |
| Gold Sponsor | $9,000 |
| Platinum Sponsor | $15,000 |
| Presenting Sponsor | By inquiry |
Booths and sponsorships can help brands demonstrate products, generate leads, meet distributors, support competitions and build recognition with professional installers across Canada and the USA.
View Vendor, Exhibitor and Sponsorship Packages
For booth availability and sponsorship information, contact Canada@tintexpo.ca. Jose handles vendor and sponsor availability, including current booth locations and package options.
Your Next Move: Register, Upgrade or Reserve Your Position
Whether you are an automotive tinter, flat glass specialist, wrapper, PPF installer, shop owner or industry supplier, the Canadian Tint Expo & Competition 2027 is built for professionals who want to compete, learn and grow.
The action steps are straightforward:
- Ready to compete? Register for one of the four competitions.
- Want the complete event experience? Become a VIP.
- Representing a brand? Secure a booth or sponsorship.
The Canadian Tint Expo & Competition takes place April 3rd and 4th, 2027, at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre, 6815 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario.
With only 50 competition spots and more than 65 competitors expected, the best time to register is now.
Compete. Learn. Network. Experience Niagara Falls.