The Collectors Expo Orange County 2026 is a free-admission, two-day trading card and collectibles extravaganza at the Anaheim Convention Center on August 22–23, bringing together card collectors, TCG players, anime fans, retro gamers, and pop culture enthusiasts for one of the most action-packed weekend events in Southern California. With free entry for all attendees, this is one of the highest-value experiences available to Long Beach area collectors, who can make the easy 25-minute drive up to Anaheim without worrying about ticket costs. The event runs 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday.
The Collectors Expo floor is packed with vendors covering an extraordinary breadth of collecting categories. Trading card games are central to the show's identity: Pokémon cards in every form—from bulk commons to graded PSA 10 vintage holos, sealed booster boxes, high-end alternate-art special illustration rares, and Pokémon GO era crossover cards—dominate multiple vendor sections. Yu-Gi-Oh! collectors will find Master Duel staples, Legacy of Destruction pulls, and classic DM-era cards. One Piece TCG has seen explosive growth, and the Collectors Expo features dedicated One Piece vendor tables with sealed product and sought-after Rare and Secret Rare singles.
Collectors Expo runs jointly with Anime Impulse and K-Play events at the Anaheim Convention Center, meaning your single entry ticket also grants access to a massive anime goods marketplace, K-pop merchandise vendors, and interactive gaming zones. This multi-event crossover makes the Collectors Expo a uniquely dynamic experience that blends card collecting with broader pop culture fandom in a way that few events in the country replicate. Over a dozen free-to-play arcade stations keep younger attendees entertained between table browsing sessions.
Beyond TCGs, the show floor features vintage comics, retro video games and consoles, Funko Pops including limited chase variants, board games, original art prints, plushies, and cosplay merchandise. Industry guests and special appearances are typically announced in the weeks before the event on social media—follow @collectorsexpocom on Instagram and Facebook for guest and vendor announcements as August approaches.
Admission to the Collectors Expo is completely free for all ages, with no purchase required to enter the Anaheim Convention Center show floor. The Convention Center at 800 W. Katella Avenue provides ample paid parking options on-site, and the venue is steps from the Anaheim Resort Transit bus network. Nearby restaurants along Katella Avenue and in the Anaheim GardenWalk dining complex make it simple to grab a meal and return to the show floor without leaving the area.
Collectors Expo Orange County is the ideal event for first-time card show attendees, families with children who love anime and Pokémon, competitive TCG players looking for singles, and serious collectors who appreciate the free-admission format and diverse vendor mix. To maximize your experience, arrive when doors open at 10:00 AM on Saturday for first access to freshly stocked tables, bring cash for vendor transactions, and explore the full convention floor before circling back to buy from your highest-priority dealers. Contact the organizers at info@collectorsexpo.com or visit collectorsexpo.com for event updates, exhibitor applications, and any premium passes or early-access options for 2026.