2026 EMMA USA Unified Finals

EMMA USA, MASQ and ICA-US are proud to announce a landmark event for the mobile audio community: the Unified Sound Quality Car Audio Finals, scheduled for September 26–27, 2026 at the Fort Smith Convention Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

This year end gathering will bring together competitors, judges, manufacturers, and enthusiasts from across the nation for a single, unified championship weekend dedicated exclusively to sound quality excellence. By combining multiple organizations under one roof, the event aims to elevate the standard of competition, simplify the competitor experience, and showcase the very best in audio craftsmanship and installation.

“The addition of ICA represents a major step forward for the sound quality community bringing multiple organizations together in Arkansas allows us to create a world-class environment where competitors can focus on the art of sound and enjoy the highest level of automotive audio performance, where the industry can celebrate innovation and collaboration. In the past, WCA, MCA, and ECA were regional entities that operated separately. While these regionals fostered camraderie and celebrated regional talent, the addition of ICA-US as the unification of the three will provide the ultimate battleground, in concert with the other premier Sound Quality organizations bringing the entire ecosystem together under one roof.”

The Fort Smith Convention Center—centrally located, spacious, and easily accessible—will serve as the perfect venue for a weekend of SQ judging and community.