Nationwide Events Calendar

UPCOMING CARD SHOWS &
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Apr 4
Convention
Collect-A-Con Dallas–Fort Worth
Fort Worth Convention Center — Fort Worth, TX
Apr 4–5, 2026 · Trading cards, anime, collectibles & cosplay converge at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
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Apr 4
Pokémon TCG
Pokémon Regional Championships — Orlando
Orange County Convention Center — Orlando, FL
Apr 4–5, 2026 · Official TPCi Regional Championship at the Orange County Convention Center. Pokémon TCG, VGC, and Pokémon GO competitions with prize money, scholarship awards, and Championship Points.
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Apr 10
Pokémon TCG
PokeConnect Card Show – Maplewood Mall
Maplewood Mall — Maplewood, MN
Apr 10–12, 2026 · PokeConnect Card Show returns to Maplewood Mall for a weekend of trading card excitement in the heart of the Twin Cities metro area. Whether you are a seasoned collector hunting for rare holographics or a newcomer just getting into the hobby, this free-admission event is one of the most accessible and welcoming card shows in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region and a must-attend for anyone who loves Pokemon, One Piece TCG, and other popular trading card games.
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Apr 11
Card Show
Sports Cards of Houston – Westside Show
Holiday Inn Westway Park Hotel — Houston, TX
Apr 11–11, 2026 · One of Houston's longest-running monthly card shows, held at the Holiday Inn Westway Park Hotel on the I-10 westside corridor.
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Apr 11
Pokémon TCG
H-Town Cards & Collectibles Show – April 2026
Stafford Centre — Stafford, TX
Apr 11–12, 2026 · H-Town Cards & Collectibles returns to the Stafford Centre for a weekend focused on Pokémon TCG and trading card games, alongside sports cards and collectibles.
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Apr 11
Sports
Twin Cities Sports Collectors Club Show – Valley Creek Mall
Valley Creek Mall — Woodbury, MN
Apr 11–11, 2026 · The Twin Cities Sports Collectors Club brings its long-running sports card and memorabilia show to Valley Creek Mall in Woodbury, Minnesota on Saturday, April 11, 2026. This monthly show has been a staple of the Twin Cities collecting scene for years and draws a loyal crowd of sports card enthusiasts, vintage collectors, and memorabilia hunters from across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
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Apr 12
Card Show
SD Card Show – DoubleTree Mission Valley (April)
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley — San Diego, CA
Apr 12–12, 2026 · The SD Card Show returns to its beloved Mission Valley home at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley for a one-day April edition. The DoubleTree is one of the most consistent and well-attended card show venues in the San Diego area, offering a centrally located, comfortable ballroom environment with easy freeway access and ample hotel parking.
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Apr 12
Card Show
Silicon Valley Card & Collectible Show
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport — Burlingame, CA
Apr 12–12, 2026 · The Silicon Valley Card & Collectible Show takes over the Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport in Burlingame for a one-day spring event focused on Pokémon, One Piece TCG, sports cards, and collectibles. This Peninsula show has built a strong following among Bay Area Pokémon and TCG collectors specifically, while maintaining a solid selection of sports card material that appeals to the broader collector community.
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Apr 12
Card Show
Pavilion Collectible Show – Newark (April)
Pavilion Event Center — Newark, CA
Apr 12–12, 2026 · The Pavilion Collectible Show brings its popular East Bay card show format to 6430 Thornton Avenue in Newark — one of the most accessible and collector-friendly venues in the East Bay. With 60+ vendor tables in a no-frills, all-hobby environment, the Pavilion show is exactly the kind of community-run card show that forms the backbone of the Bay Area collecting scene.
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Apr 16
Convention
Minnesota Card Show – April 2026
Saint Paul RiverCentre — Saint Paul, MN
Apr 16–19, 2026 · The Minnesota Card Show returns in April 2026 for its flagship event at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, and it is shaping up to be one of the biggest trading card conventions in the entire Midwest. With over 600 vendor tables filling the expansive convention hall, this four-day extravaganza is the premier destination for sports card collectors, TCG players, and memorabilia enthusiasts across Minnesota and the surrounding states.
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Apr 18
Card Show
SoCal Card Show – Anaheim
Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove — Anaheim, CA
Apr 18–19, 2026 · The SoCal Card Show brings its rotating series to the Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove for a two-day weekend event drawing collectors from across Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire. Located near Disneyland and the heart of Anaheim, this show is perfectly positioned for visitors who want to combine a weekend in the Anaheim resort area with some serious card hunting.
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Apr 18
Card Show
San Jose Card Show – April
DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose — San Jose, CA
Apr 18–19, 2026 · The San Jose Card Show returns to the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose for its April two-day edition — one month on from the March show and already stocked with fresh spring inventory from the region's most active card dealers. The monthly cadence of the San Jose Card Show means collectors who attend regularly are always finding something new, and the April edition is typically one of the strongest of the spring run.
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Apr 19
Card Show
Katy Sports Card Show
Hyatt Regency Houston West — Houston, TX
Apr 19–19, 2026 · The Katy Sports Card Show brings together collectors and dealers from across the western Houston suburbs for a one-day event at the Hyatt Regency Houston West.
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Apr 19
Sports
NOLA Card Show — April 2026
Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center — Kenner, LA
Apr 19–19, 2026 · The NOLA Card Show returns to the Pontchartrain Convention and Civic Center in Kenner, Louisiana, on Saturday, April 19, 2026, for another exciting day of buying, selling, and trading sports cards and memorabilia. Hosted by House of Cards NOLA, one of the most respected names in the Gulf South collecting community, this monthly show has become a must-attend gathering for hobbyists throughout the greater New Orleans metro area. Whether you are a seasoned dealer hunting for key vintage cards or a casual fan looking to pick up a few packs and meet fellow collectors, this show delivers a welcoming atmosphere and an impressive selection every single month.
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Apr 25
Convention
Collect-A-Con Chicago
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center — Rosemont, IL
Apr 25–26, 2026 · The nation's biggest card & collectibles convention comes to the Chicago area at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.
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Apr 25
Card Show
Front Row Card Show – San Diego
Town and Country Resort — San Diego, CA
Apr 25–26, 2026 · Front Row Card Show brings its nationally acclaimed touring format to the Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley for one of San Diego's premier spring card events. With hundreds of vendor tables at one of San Diego's most storied event resorts, the Front Row San Diego show draws collectors from across Southern California and beyond for a full weekend of buying, selling, and trading.
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Apr 25
Card Show
East Bay Card Show – Spring Run (April)
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport — Burlingame, CA
Apr 25–26, 2026 · The East Bay Card Show presented by Tenth Inning Productions returns to the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport in Burlingame for a second spring edition, giving Bay Area collectors another weekend of top-quality buying, selling, and trading at one of Northern California's finest hotel card show venues. The spring run of East Bay Card Shows has become one of the most anticipated stretches on the Bay Area card calendar.
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Apr 25
Card Show
Bloomington Armory Sports Card Show – April
Bloomington Armory — Bloomington, MN
Apr 25–25, 2026 · The Bloomington Armory Sports Card Show returns on Saturday, April 25, 2026 for another edition of one of the Twin Cities area's most consistent and well-attended monthly card shows. Hosted at the historic Bloomington Armory, this show has earned a reputation as a reliable gathering place for sports card collectors, dealers, and hobbyists who appreciate a no-frills, community-driven card show experience in the Minneapolis metro.
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Apr 26
Card Show
Union Station Card Show – Los Angeles
Los Angeles Union Station — Los Angeles, CA
Apr 26–26, 2026 · A unique and memorable card show experience set against the stunning Art Deco backdrop of Los Angeles Union Station — one of the most architecturally beautiful transit hubs in the United States. This one-day event brings together sports card vendors, Pokémon dealers, TCG sellers, and collectibles from across Southern California into one of LA's most iconic locations.
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Apr 26
Card Show
CCS Sports Card Show II
Charlie's Collectible Show – Bissonnet — Houston, TX
Apr 26–26, 2026 · Charlie's Collectible Show (CCS) returns with its second sports card show of 2026 at its Bissonnet Street location in southwest Houston.
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May 2
Card Show
SD Card Show – DoubleTree Mission Valley (May)
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley — San Diego, CA
May 2–3, 2026 · The SD Card Show returns to the DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley for a May two-day edition, bringing another weekend of top-quality buying, selling, and trading to one of San Diego's most reliable card show venues. This show follows hot on the heels of the April edition and the Front Row San Diego show, giving collectors back-to-back weekends of fantastic material to hunt through.
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May 2
Card Show
Sports Cards of Houston – May Show
Holiday Inn Westway Park Hotel — Houston, TX
May 2–2, 2026 · Sports Cards of Houston's monthly westside show returns in May to the Holiday Inn Westway Park Hotel. A Houston hobby staple running for years, this free-admission show draws consistent crowds of buyers and sellers.
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May 2
Sports
Minnesota Card Show – Sports Only
TBD – Minnesota Card Show Venue — Minneapolis, MN
May 2–2, 2026 · The Minnesota Card Show presents its Sports Only edition on Saturday, May 2, 2026, offering a dedicated day for sports card collectors and memorabilia enthusiasts in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Unlike the organization's larger multi-genre conventions, this focused event strips away TCG products and pop culture collectibles to deliver a pure sports card and memorabilia experience that serious sports collectors have been asking for.
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May 2
Card Show
Louisiana Card Con — Mandeville
Castine Center in Pelican Park — Mandeville, LA
May 2–3, 2026 · Louisiana Card Con returns to the Castine Center in Pelican Park, Mandeville, Louisiana, on May 2-3, 2026, for one of the Gulf South's premier collectibles weekends. With more than 250 vendor tables filling the spacious Castine Center floor, this is the largest recurring card show in the greater New Orleans and Northshore region. Louisiana Card Con has rapidly earned a reputation as the go-to event for collectors of all ages and interests, drawing vendors and attendees from across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and beyond.
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May 3
Card Show
LA Card Dude Show – Torrance Civic Center
Torrance Civic Center — Torrance, CA
May 3–3, 2026 · The LA Card Dude Show returns to its South Bay home at the Torrance Civic Center — free admission, all ages welcome.
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May 3
Pokémon TCG
Minnesota Card Show – TCG Only
TBD – Minnesota Card Show Venue — Minneapolis, MN
May 3–3, 2026 · The Minnesota Card Show presents its TCG Only edition on Sunday, May 3, 2026, creating a dedicated marketplace for trading card game collectors and players across the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Running as a companion event to the Sports Only show on the previous day, this focused TCG event brings together vendors and fans of Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z, and every other popular trading card game under one roof.
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May 8
Pokémon TCG
2026 Los Angeles Pokémon Regional Championships
Los Angeles Convention Center – West Hall A — Los Angeles, CA
May 8–10, 2026 · The 2026 Los Angeles Pokémon Regional Championships is one of the most anticipated competitive Pokémon events on the West Coast, drawing thousands of trainers, collectors, and fans to the iconic Los Angeles Convention Center at 1201 S. Figueroa Street. Located just a short drive from Long Beach via the 110 freeway, this three-day official Pokémon Championship Series event is a must-attend for anyone passionate about Pokémon TCG competition, high-level tournament play, and the vibrant collector community that surrounds it.
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May 9
Convention
Collect-A-Con Cleveland
Huntington Convention Center — Cleveland, OH
May 9–10, 2026 · Collect-A-Con's Midwest tour continues at the Huntington Convention Center in downtown Cleveland.
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May 9
Card Show
OC Card Fest – Sports Cards, TCG & Family Fun
Willowick Golf Course — Santa Ana, CA
May 9–9, 2026 · Orange County's favorite family-friendly card event, held at the scenic Willowick Golf Course in Santa Ana.
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May 15
Convention
Trading Card Con — New Orleans 2026
New Orleans Convention Center — New Orleans, LA
May 15–17, 2026 · Trading Card Con comes to New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 15-17, 2026, for what organizers are calling the biggest trading card event in the region. This three-day convention is a celebration of everything in the trading card hobby, from sports cards and graded slabs to Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z, and every other major TCG title on the market. Whether you are a competitive tournament player, a sealed product collector, a vintage card hunter, or a family looking for a fun weekend out, Trading Card Con has something for everyone under one massive roof.
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May 16
Convention
Collect-A-Con Phoenix
Westworld of Scottsdale — Scottsdale, AZ
May 16–17, 2026 · Cards, comics, anime merch, and graded collectibles take over Westworld of Scottsdale for Collect-A-Con Phoenix.
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May 16
Card Show
San Jose Card Show – May
DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose — San Jose, CA
May 16–17, 2026 · The San Jose Card Show continues its monthly streak at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose for the May edition — carrying the momentum of a strong spring season into the late May window. With Bowman Baseball now fully in market and the NBA and NHL playoffs dominating the sports calendar, the May San Jose show typically sees some of the year's strongest basketball and hockey card activity alongside the usual depth of baseball and Pokémon inventory.
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May 16
Card Show
LA Card Expo – May 2026
Warner Center Marriott — Woodland Hills, CA
May 16–17, 2026 · LA Card Expo returns to the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills for another two-day weekend event — one of SoCal's most well-attended card shows.
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May 22
Card Show
Card Party 4 San Diego
TBD – San Diego Area — San Diego, CA
May 22–22, 2026 · Card Party 4 San Diego is one of the most anticipated events on the Cards and Collectors calendar — an evening show format that leans into the 'party' concept to create a uniquely fun and social card buying and selling experience. Running from 5PM to 9PM on a Friday evening, Card Party 4 is designed for collectors who want more than just browsing vendor tables — they want an event.
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May 23
Convention
Collect-A-Con Orlando
Orange County Convention Center — Orlando, FL
May 23–24, 2026 · 100K+ sq ft of vendor floor space at the Orange County Convention Center.
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May 23
Card Show
OC Card Show – Irvine (May)
Ambassador Event Center — Irvine, CA
May 23–23, 2026 · The OC Card Show's monthly free admission event returns to the Ambassador Event Center in Irvine for another day of buying, selling, and trading. With 100 vendor tables and free admission, this is one of the most accessible card shows in Southern California — a great option for collectors of all experience levels looking for a low-pressure browsing and dealing environment.
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May 23
Card Show
Front Row Card Show – Pasadena
Pasadena Convention Center — Pasadena, CA
May 23–24, 2026 · Front Row Card Show brings its nationally acclaimed format to the Pasadena Convention Center for one of the biggest card events on the entire West Coast. With 770 vendor tables spread across the convention center's main hall and exhibition spaces, the Pasadena Front Row show is the largest card event in the greater Los Angeles area — a true destination event for serious collectors up and down the West Coast.
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May 23
Card Show
Memorial Day Weekend Card Classic – Long Beach
Long Beach Convention Center — Long Beach, CA
May 23–23, 2026 · The Memorial Day Weekend Card Classic brings one of Long Beach's most anticipated annual card-collecting events right to the heart of the city at the iconic Long Beach Convention Center. Scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, this single-day show is a beloved tradition for local collectors who look forward to spending part of the long holiday weekend digging through dealer tables, hunting down key cards, and connecting with the Southern California collecting community. The Convention Center's easily accessible downtown location—just steps from the waterfront—makes it one of the most convenient card shows in the region.
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May 30
Card Show
SD Card Show – DoubleTree Mission Valley (May 30–31)
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley — San Diego, CA
May 30–31, 2026 · The SD Card Show closes out May with another two-day run at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley — a fitting send-off to one of the busiest and most active months in the San Diego card calendar. With the Memorial Day weekend behind us and summer just around the corner, this show captures the energy of a hobby in full swing heading into the summer season.
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May 30
Card Show
Bloomington Armory Sports Card Show – May
Bloomington Armory — Bloomington, MN
May 30–30, 2026 · 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.
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May 31
Card Show
Pavilion Collectible Show – Newark (May)
Pavilion Event Center — Newark, CA
May 31–31, 2026 · The Pavilion Collectible Show returns to 6430 Thornton Avenue in Newark for its May edition — a late-spring one-day card show in the heart of the East Bay. Following the successful April show, this May installment brings another 60 tables of sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, and collectibles to the same beloved East Bay venue at one of the most accessible price points in the region.
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Jun 6
Card Show
Louisiana Card Con — Gonzales
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center — Gonzales, LA
Jun 6–7, 2026 · Louisiana Card Con heads to the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana, on June 6-7, 2026, bringing the Gulf South's biggest collectibles marketplace to the capital region. This Gonzales edition of Louisiana Card Con features 250-plus vendor tables spread across the expansive expo center floor, offering collectors and hobbyists an unparalleled selection of sports cards, trading card games, comics, toys, coins, and pop culture memorabilia. The Lamar-Dixon Expo Center is one of the largest event venues in southern Louisiana, giving this show plenty of room to grow and ensuring a comfortable browsing experience even on the busiest hours of the weekend.
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Jun 12
Pokémon TCG
2026 Pokemon North America International Championships
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center — New Orleans, LA
Jun 12–14, 2026 · The 2026 Pokemon North America International Championships returns to New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 12-14, 2026, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This is one of only three official International Championships on the global Pokemon competitive circuit, and it marks the third consecutive year that New Orleans has hosted this flagship event. Thousands of the best Pokemon players from across North America and around the world will descend on the Crescent City to compete for Championship Points, prize money, and coveted invitations to the Pokemon World Championships. If you are a competitive player, a Pokemon TCG collector, or simply a fan of the franchise, this is the single biggest Pokemon event you can attend in the United States.
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Jun 13
Card Show
Sports Cards of Houston – June Show
Holiday Inn Westway Park Hotel — Houston, TX
Jun 13–13, 2026 · Sports Cards of Houston's June show at the Holiday Inn Westway Park Hotel — one of the most consistent and accessible card shows in the city.
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Jun 20
Card Show
Bloomington Armory Sports Card Show – June
Bloomington Armory — Bloomington, MN
Jun 20–20, 2026 · The Bloomington Armory Sports Card Show rolls into its June 2026 edition on Saturday, June 20, bringing another full day of sports card trading, buying, and selling to the Twin Cities collecting community. As summer settles in and the MLB season reaches its midpoint, this monthly show is a perfect opportunity for collectors to grab fresh inventory, connect with dealers, and enjoy the camaraderie of the local hobby scene.
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Jun 28
Pokémon TCG
LA Card Fest – June 2026
Warner Center Marriott — Woodland Hills, CA
Jun 28–28, 2026 · LA Card Fest is a monthly trading card event with a strong focus on Pokémon — held at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills.
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Jun 28
Card Show
The SportsBase – TCG, Sports Cards & Collectibles Show
Sports Basement Long Beach — Long Beach, CA
Jun 28–29, 2026 · The SportsBase – TCG, Sports Cards & Collectibles Show is one of Long Beach's most exciting free community events for collectors and fans of all kinds. Returning on June 28–29, 2026, this two-day show at Sports Basement Long Beach packs more than 100 vendor tables under one roof and charges absolutely zero admission, making it one of the most accessible and family-friendly card shows in all of Southern California. Whether you collect Pokémon cards, sports cards, One Piece TCG, vintage memorabilia, or Funko Pops, The SportsBase has something for every level of collector and every budget.
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Jul 4
Card Show
HTX Card Show – The Woodlands
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center — The Woodlands, TX
Jul 4–5, 2026 · The HTX Card Show celebrates Independence Day weekend with a two-day event in The Woodlands — one of Houston's most beloved card show series.
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Jul 10
Convention
Yu-Gi-Oh! North American Championship 2026
Minneapolis Convention Center — Minneapolis, MN
Jul 10–12, 2026 · The Yu-Gi-Oh! North American Championship descends upon Minneapolis for an epic three-day tournament and trading card event from July 10 through July 12, 2026. Hosted at the Minneapolis Convention Center, this is one of the most prestigious competitive Yu-Gi-Oh! events on the calendar and a massive draw for TCG players, collectors, and fans from across the United States and Canada.
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Jul 10
Convention
GalaxyCon New Orleans 2026
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center — New Orleans, LA
Jul 10–12, 2026 · GalaxyCon New Orleans 2026 takes over the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 10-12, 2026, for a three-day festival of fandom celebrating comic books, pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, cosplay, and collectibles of every kind. GalaxyCon is one of the fastest-growing convention brands in the country, and the New Orleans edition draws tens of thousands of fans to one of America's most vibrant and welcoming cities. For trading card collectors, this convention offers a unique opportunity to browse an enormous vendor floor alongside celebrity meet-and-greets, panel discussions, cosplay contests, and entertainment that you simply will not find at a standard card show.
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Jul 11
Card Show
LA Card Expo – July 2026
Warner Center Marriott — Woodland Hills, CA
Jul 11–12, 2026 · Beat the summer heat at the LA Card Expo's July 2026 edition, running Saturday and Sunday, July 11–12 at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills. This mid-summer installment of the beloved monthly Southern California show brings together dozens of vendors, hundreds of collectors, and thousands of cards under the air-conditioned comfort of one of the San Fernando Valley's most collector-friendly venues. For Long Beach area collectors, the July show is a particularly popular outing—a chance to spend a summer weekend hunting deals and expanding collections without the crowds and heat of an outdoor event.
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Jul 16
Convention
West Coast Card Show 2026 – Anaheim
Anaheim Convention Center – Hall D — Anaheim, CA
Jul 16–19, 2026 · The West Coast Card Show is the single largest trading card and collectibles convention in the Western United States, and the 2026 Anaheim edition—July 16–19 at the Anaheim Convention Center's Hall D—is expected to be its biggest and most spectacular installment yet. Drawing more than 1,200 vendors and tens of thousands of attendees over four action-packed days, the West Coast Card Show is not merely a card show: it is a full-scale industry event that defines the pulse of the hobby on the West Coast. For Long Beach collectors, Anaheim is a straightforward 25-minute drive up the 405 or 605 freeway, making this the most significant local event on the Southern California card calendar.
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Jul 18
Convention
Collect-A-Con Minneapolis 2026
Minneapolis Convention Center — Minneapolis, MN
Jul 18–19, 2026 · Collect-A-Con, the nation's largest trading card and pop culture convention, brings its massive touring show to the Minneapolis Convention Center on July 18 and 19, 2026. With over 900 vendor tables, celebrity guests, live entertainment, and an incredible array of collectibles, this two-day event is the crown jewel of the summer card show season in Minneapolis and one of the biggest collecting events to hit the Twin Cities all year.
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Aug 1
Convention
Collect-A-Con Los Angeles
Los Angeles Convention Center – West Hall A — Los Angeles, CA
Aug 1–2, 2026 · Collect-A-Con — the nation's largest trading card, anime, and pop culture convention — makes its annual Los Angeles stop at the West Hall A of the Los Angeles Convention Center, bringing 900+ vendor tables and an incredible lineup of special guests to the heart of downtown LA. This is one of the biggest and most anticipated collector events on the entire West Coast calendar.
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Aug 1
Convention
Louisiana Retro Con 2026
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center — Gonzales, LA
Aug 1–2, 2026 · Louisiana Retro Con 2026 arrives at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana, on August 1-2, 2026, for a weekend celebration of vintage collectibles, retro gaming, classic toys, trading cards, and pop culture nostalgia. This convention has become a beloved annual tradition for collectors throughout the Gulf South who appreciate the thrill of hunting for vintage treasures in a fun, community-driven atmosphere. If you grew up collecting baseball cards, playing the original Game Boy, or watching Saturday morning cartoons, Louisiana Retro Con is your weekend to relive those memories and discover incredible finds at vendor after vendor.
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Aug 8
Convention
NOLA Comic Con 2026
Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center — Kenner, LA
Aug 8–9, 2026 · NOLA Comic Con 2026 returns to the Pontchartrain Convention and Civic Center in Kenner, Louisiana, on August 8-9, 2026, for the ninth consecutive year of this beloved family-friendly convention. Produced by PepperScars MC Conventions, NOLA Comic Con has grown from a small local gathering into one of the New Orleans area's most anticipated annual events for fans of comic books, trading cards, toys, collectibles, cosplay, and pop culture. The show draws amazing comic book dealers, toy and TCG vendors, talented artists, and special guests from across the region and beyond.
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Aug 22
Card Show
Collectors Expo Orange County 2026
Anaheim Convention Center — Anaheim, CA
Aug 22–23, 2026 · 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.
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Sep 9
Card Show
Long Beach Expo – The Collectibles Show (Fall 2026)
Long Beach Convention Center – Hall C — Long Beach, CA
Sep 9–11, 2026 · The Long Beach Expo – The Collectibles Show is one of the most storied and prestigious collectibles events in the United States, celebrating its remarkable tradition since 1964 as the longest-running collectibles expo on the West Coast. The Fall 2026 edition runs September 9–11 at Hall C of the Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, bringing hundreds of dealers from across the country and around the world together under one spectacular roof in the heart of downtown Long Beach. If you attend only one major collectibles event in Long Beach all year, the Long Beach Expo is the one.
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Sep 12
Convention
Collect-A-Con San Francisco
San Mateo County Event Center — San Mateo, CA
Sep 12–13, 2026 · Collect-A-Con — the nation's largest trading card, anime, and pop culture convention — makes its Bay Area debut at the San Mateo County Event Center for a landmark two-day event. Drawing on the same format that has made Collect-A-Con the dominant force in trading card conventions nationally, the San Francisco edition brings 900+ vendor tables, celebrity guests, live entertainment, and the full Collect-A-Con experience to Northern California for the first time.
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Sep 12
Sports
New Orleans Card & Collectible Convention — Fall 2026
Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center — Kenner, LA
Sep 12–13, 2026 · The New Orleans Card and Collectible Convention returns to the Pontchartrain Convention and Civic Center in Kenner, Louisiana, on September 12-13, 2026, for another blockbuster weekend of sports cards, memorabilia, and collectibles trading. This convention has established itself as one of the premier sports card events in the Gulf South, drawing hundreds of dealers from across the country to set up shop just minutes from the New Orleans airport and the heart of the city. Whether you collect baseball, basketball, football, hockey, or combat sports cards, this is the weekend to find exactly what you have been looking for.
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