Come For the Cars,
Donate Blood For the Community
Stop by the blood drive inside the San Diego Convention Center (between Lobbies D & E) during the San Diego International Auto Show and help save local lives.
You’ll receive:
- Two (2) FREE admission tickets,
- An exclusive, collectible T-shirt* featuring a MacLaren
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JANUARY 2-4, 2026
10:00 AM-5:30 PM DAILY
2026 San Diego International Auto Show Blood Drive Details
To donate blood, you must be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 lbs. and be in general good health. View FAQs →
Walk-ins are welcome to donate blood. Appointments are available.
Please allow approximately ~1 hour to donate blood. Bring a Photo ID (with date of birth) and arrive hydrated. All blood types are needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the parking situation?
We encourage public transit, such as MTS, however, paid parking is available at the convention center and there are paid lots downtown. Parking passes are not available.
Where is the blood drive at the Convention Center?
When you enter, you’ll find us between LOBBY D and LOBBY E.
What perks do blood donors get at this drive?
Blood donors at this drive will receive two (2) tickets to the SD International Auto Show and an exclusive SD Auto Show Blood Drive T-shirt, while supplies last.
Can I bring my friends and family with me to the blood drive?
Yes! We love seeing families enjoying the SD Auto Show together and all are welcome to visit the blood drive. Children must be supervised at all times. Friends and family of blood donors may gather in the Waiting Area just outside of the Draw Area.
Please note: Children are not allowed in the Draw Area and cannot accompany parents to the blood donor health screening.
If you have small children accompanying you, we recommend planning ahead by pairing up with friends so you can take turns donating blood. Childcare is not available. Thank you for understanding.
Can I donate anywhere else and still get the Auto Show T-shirt?
No. T-shirts are exclusive to this blood drive at the convention center.
I’m not eligible to donate blood, but I want these perks. How can I help?
We know it can be hard to wait if you are not donor eligible. We invite everyone to join our Guardian Circle program which helps encourage folks to donate 4 or more times a year and get fun perks and rewards for staying a member.
For those who are not able to donate blood, we invite you to explore other impactful ways to help save lives such as volunteering your time or making a financial gift to help fund the purchase of a new bloodmobile!
*Blood donor incentives have no cash value and are not for resale. T-shirts are available to blood donors exclusively at this blood drive, while sizes and supplies last.
