The Bloomington Armory Sports Card Show is back on Saturday, May 30, 2026 for its monthly edition at one of the most beloved card show venues in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. With Memorial Day weekend energy in the air and the summer collecting season heating up, this show is perfectly timed for collectors ready to spend a Saturday morning and afternoon hunting for sports cards and memorabilia.
With approximately 50 dealer tables set up inside the Armory, attendees will find a well-curated selection of sports cards, memorabilia, and collectibles. MLB baseball card collectors will be particularly excited in late May, as the baseball season is in full swing and new releases like Topps Series 2 and Bowman are generating buzz. NBA and NFL cards remain perennial favorites, with playoff-season basketball cards and off-season football rookie anticipation driving interest. NHL hockey cards, including Minnesota Wild and vintage North Stars items, are a consistent draw at this venue given the passionate hockey culture in Minnesota.
Vendors at the Bloomington Armory show stock their tables with a mix of modern hits, vintage classics, graded slabs from PSA, BGS, and SGC, raw rookies, parallels, inserts, autograph cards, and memorabilia including signed photos, baseballs, mini helmets, and game-used pieces. The variety means collectors with any budget can find something to take home. Dollar boxes and discount bins are a staple at this show, and experienced collectors know these are often where the best bargains hide. Some vendors also bring select TCG products, comics, and Funko Pops, adding a touch of variety to the primarily sports-focused show.
Doors open at 9:00 AM and the show runs until 4:00 PM, giving you a full seven hours to explore the floor. The morning hours from 9:00 to 11:00 AM tend to be the busiest as eager collectors arrive for first picks, while the afternoon offers a more relaxed pace with motivated sellers willing to cut deals as packing time approaches.
Admission is completely free, continuing the Bloomington Armory show's tradition of being one of the best-value card shows in Minnesota. No tickets, no registration, no hassle. Just walk in and start browsing. The show welcomes collectors of all ages, and the free entry makes it an easy decision for families looking for a fun and affordable weekend activity.
The Bloomington Armory is located at 3300 West 98th Street in Bloomington, Minnesota. The venue sits in a convenient central location south of Minneapolis, near the Mall of America and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Interstate 494 and Highway 77 provide quick access from anywhere in the metro area. Free parking is available in the Armory's adjacent lot, and the indoor venue ensures the show proceeds regardless of late-spring weather.
This show attracts a great cross-section of the local collecting community. Veteran collectors appreciate the familiar faces and regular vendor lineup. Newcomers find the intimate setting less overwhelming than a major convention, making it a perfect entry point for the hobby. Kids love flipping through affordable boxes of cards, and parents appreciate that they can let their children browse freely in a safe, community-oriented environment.
Arrive right at 9:00 AM for the best inventory selection, bring plenty of cash for smooth transactions, and do not forget your want list. If you have a collection to sell or individual cards to trade, bring them along as many dealers are active buyers. Check tcscc.org and the CardSota calendar for any last-minute schedule updates before heading out.