Los Angeles 2026

The INVASION of Los Angeles PRESENTED BY IND features a judged car show PRESENTED BY SV Bimmer. Vehicles will be staged both inside and outside. There will be 7 separate exhibit halls, each with a unique theme. There will also be a scavender hunt, and other forms of entertainment.

There will be 3 separate exhibit halls with different themes:

1. The ULTIMATE Hall (VIP Show Cars, VIP Hospitality Lounge)
2. 40 Years of M3 (M3s Only)
3. The M Division (M Cars Only)
4. F8x VS G8x Arena (F8x and G8x Cars Only)
5. Vintage Vault (Vehicles Produced in 2000 on earlier)
6. Motorsport Legends (Motorsport/Race Cars/Performance)
7. Taste the Rainbow (Individual Colors Only)

All indoor display vehicles will need to be submitted for approval. 

ALL VIP SHOW CARS WILL BE ON DISPLAY IN THE ULTIMATE HALL. ONLY VIP SHOW CARS WILL RECEIVE A GOODIE BAG AND CAR CULTURE T-SHIRT WITH THEIR ENTRY TICKET. 

Indoor display vehicles in the 40 Years of M3, M Division, F8x VS G8x Arena, Vintage Vault, Motorsport Legends, and Taste the Rainbow do not include a goodie bag or event t-shirt. 

Vendor booth cars are also eligible to receive awards. 

All VIP vehicles must be approved and spots are LIMITED. VIP applications will be accepted starting Friday May 15th at 12:00 PM PST. The last day to apply is Friday July 31st at 11:59 PM PST. Anyone who applies after July 31st will be put on a waitlist, but please note that we will consider on-time applications before late submissions.

VIP participants will also receive:

• VIP Badge & Lanyard
• Exclusive LA '26 Event Shirt
• Exclusive VIP Goodie Bag
• Does not include VIP Spectator Experience

The F8x and G8x Arena will be a dedicated exhibit hall to F8x and G8x vehicles only. Vehicles will be facing each other to signify a "battle." One side will be F8x, and the other will be G8x (Must be M2, M3, M4). There will also be vendors on display inside this exhibit hall. All vehicles are eligible for awards. 

All F8x VS G8x Arena vehicles must be approved and spots are LIMITED. Applications will be accepted starting Friday May 15th. The last day to apply is Friday July 31st at 11:59 PM EST. Anyone who applies after July 31st will be put on a waitlist, but please note that we will be considering vehicles that applied on-time before considering late submissions.

This exhibit hall will be dedicated for INDIVIDUAL COLORS ONLY.  There will be 2 rainbow facing each other. Only one vehicle will be approved for each color, however, two vehicles may be approved for certain colors due to limited variety (e.g., fire orange). We are looking for a variety of vehicles to represent the "rainbow" (Non-rainbow colors could be accepted, example: Nardo Grey).

All Taste the Rainbow vehicles must be approved and spots are LIMITED. Applications will be accepted starting Friday May 15th. The last day to apply is Friday July 31st at 11:59 PM EST. Anyone who applies after July 31st will be put on a waitlist, but please note that we will be considering vehicles that applied on-time before considering late submissions.

The Vintage Vault Presented by PSI and E30 Mob will be a dedicated exhibit hall for vintage and classic BMWs. Any vehicle that was produced in 2001 or earlier, can park in this section. All vehicles must apply to make sure it complies to our requirements. Vehicles who's production years start at 2000, are eligible as well. For example, the BMW E46 M3 started production in 2000. Since vehicle production started in 2000, your 2003 BMW M3 is eligible. All vehicles are eligible for awards. 

All Vintage Vault vehicles must be approved and spots are LIMITED. Applications will be accepted starting Friday May 15th. The last day to apply is Friday July 31st at 11:59 PM EST. Anyone who applies after July 31st will be put on a waitlist, but please note that we will be considering vehicles that applied on-time before considering late submissions.

The Wheel Gallery Presented by HRE and BBS Wheels will be a dedicated exhibit showcasing vehicles on HRE and BBS wheels. This will be an exclusive exhibit that will be an extension of the BBS and HRE booths. This offers prime positioning in the ULTIMATE HALL optimized for media coverage and foot traffic.

All Wheel Gallery vehicles must be approved and spots are LIMITED. Applications will be accepted starting Friday May 15th. The last day to apply is Friday July 31st at 11:59 PM EST. Anyone who applies after July 31st will be put on a waitlist, but please note that we will be considering vehicles that applied on-time before considering late submissions.

The M Division Presented by CenCal Motorsport will be a dedicated exhibit hall to M cars only. The goal of this hall is to showcase a variety of M cars ranging from timeless classics to modern engineering. Vendors will also be on display inside this exhibit hall. All vehicles are eligible for awards. 

All M Division vehicles must be approved and spots are LIMITED. Applications will be accepted starting Friday May 15th. The last day to apply is Friday July 31st at 11:59 PM EST. Anyone who applies after July 31st will be put on a waitlist, but please note that we will be considering vehicles that applied on-time before considering late submissions.

The 40 Years of M3 Hall Presented by SVBimmer will be a dedicated exhibit hall for M3s, as this is BMW's 40th anniversary of the M3. The goal of this hall is to showcase a variety of M3 cars ranging from timeless E30s to modern G80s. There will also be vendors on display inside this exhibit hall. All vehicles are eligible for awards. 

All 40 Years of M3 vehicles must be approved and spots are LIMITED. Applications will be accepted starting Friday May 15th. The last day to apply is Friday July 31st at 11:59 PM EST. Anyone who applies after July 31st will be put on a waitlist, but please note that we will be considering vehicles that applied on-time before considering late submissions.

This exhibit hall will feature vehicles with a motorsport DNA. This can include drift cars, race cars, drag builds, and high-performance builds. This will also include a BMW motorcycle showcase. There will also be vendors on display inside this exhibit hall. All vehicles are eligible for awards. 

All Motorsport Legends vehicles must be approved and spots are LIMITED. Applications will be accepted starting Friday May 15th. The last day to apply is Friday July 31st at 11:59 PM EST. Anyone who applies after July 31st will be put on a waitlist, but please note that we will be considering vehicles that applied on-time before considering late submissions.

Bimmer Invasion will be offering a VIP spectator experience. VIPs will have a dedicated hospitality VIP lounge inside the ULTIMATE HALL to hangout & network with like minded individuals. This building will have air conditioning. Food & Drink will be included along with the following:

• INVASION of LA '26 Event Shirt
• VIP Goodie Bag
• Early Access to event
• Dedicated VIP Spectator Parking
• Fully catered lunch
• Complimentary Soft Drinks
• Open Bar (Guest must be 21+)
• Assorted Snacks
• VIP Discount of 20% at INVASION Merchandise Tent(s)
• Limited Availability
• VIP Spectator Ticket DOES NOT include Show Car Entry

This is BMWs to participate in the judged car show (outside). All vehicles are eligible to receive awards. Each ticket covers the driver. All passengers in your vehicle must purchase a spectator ticket. A sticker will be placed on all judged cars to notify judges that vehicle must be assessed. You must also submit your judging sheet to us digitally. All vehicles must stay until the end of the show. 

This is for BMWs to park in the show area, but they will not be judged. This gives you the opportunity to be a part of the show instead of parking in the general spectator lot. Each ticket covers the driver. All passengers in your vehicle must purchase a spectator ticket. All vehicles must stay until the end of the show.