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Sports card shows in California

California is buzzing with excitement for sports card collectors, featuring a robust lineup of 27 upcoming shows across the state. Major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Sacramento are at the heart of the action, ensuring that collectors have ample opportunities to connect and trade. The California Card Festival kicks off the schedule in Lake Forest on August 8, 2026, setting the stage for a vibrant season.

Among the standout events, the Collect-A-Con in San Mateo on September 12 promises to be a highlight, alongside multiple Front Row Card Shows in Pasadena and San Diego. With shows spanning from August through February, collectors can look forward to a dynamic rhythm of events, including multi-day shows and exciting trade nights, making it an ideal time to dive into the world of sports cards.

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Upcoming shows
27
Best Shows
8

Gold-star recommended

Metro areas
4
Largest show
900

tables · Collect-A-Con-San Francisco

This weekend
3
Multi-day shows
20

Recommended

Best Shows

The California shows we recommend planning around — automatically selected from upcoming Hit Exchange Best Shows based on a dedicated website, 400+ tables, and a multi-day schedule.

All 8 Best Shows
Best show
SEP5

FRONT ROW CARD SHOW – PASADENA

Sep 5–6, 2026Pasadena, CA

Pasadena Convention Center

2-day show770 tables
  • 700+ tables
  • 2 Day
  • Trade Night
Best show
NOV21

Front Row Card Show Pasadena

Nov 21–22, 2026Pasadena, CA

Pasadena Convention Center

2-day show770 tables
  • 700+ tables
  • 2 Day
  • Trade Night
Best show
FEB18

West Coast Card Show

Feb 18–21, 2027Ontario, CA

Ontario Convention Center

4-day show400 tables
  • 300+ tables
  • 4+ Day
  • Trade Night
Best show
SEP12

Collect-A-Con-San Francisco

Sep 12–13, 2026San Mateo, CA

San Mateo County Event Center

2-day show900 tables
  • 700+ tables
  • 2 Day

Happening now

This weekend

Sports card shows across California this weekend.

AUG8

California Card Festival

Aug 8–9, 2026Lake Forest, CA

Clava Sports Facility

2-day showTables TBA
  • 2 Day
AUG8

The Throne Card Show

Aug 8–9, 2026San Jose, CA

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose

2-day show140 tables
  • 2 Day
AUG8

The Throne Card Show

Aug 8–9, 2026San Jose, CA

DoubleTree by Hilton – San Jose

2-day show140 tables
  • 2 Day

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Next weekend

Get a head start on next weekend's California sports card shows.

Best show
AUG15

LA Card Expo

Aug 15–16, 2026Woodland Hills, CA

Warner Center Marriott

2-day showTables TBA
  • 2 Day
AUG15

DSG PRESENTS: Sonoma County Card & Collectibles Show

Aug 15–16, 2026Rohnert Park, CA

Double Tree Hilton – Rohnert Park

2-day show100 tables
  • 2 Day
  • Trade Night
AUG15

Bamville Card Show

Aug 15–16, 2026Pleasanton, CA

Alameda County Fairgrounds Building A

2-day showTables TBA
  • 2 Day
AUG16

Collectors Corner Card Show

Sun, Aug 16, 2026San Diego, CA

Handlery Hotel San Diego

1-day show140 tables

By the numbers

Largest sports card shows

The biggest upcoming California shows by listed table count.

See the biggest shows
Best show
SEP12

Collect-A-Con-San Francisco

Sep 12–13, 2026San Mateo, CA

San Mateo County Event Center

2-day show900 tables
  • 700+ tables
  • 2 Day
Best show
SEP5

FRONT ROW CARD SHOW – PASADENA

Sep 5–6, 2026Pasadena, CA

Pasadena Convention Center

2-day show770 tables
  • 700+ tables
  • 2 Day
  • Trade Night
Best show
NOV21

Front Row Card Show Pasadena

Nov 21–22, 2026Pasadena, CA

Pasadena Convention Center

2-day show770 tables
  • 700+ tables
  • 2 Day
  • Trade Night
SEP12

LA Card Show

Sat, Sep 12, 2026Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles Convention Center

1-day show650 tables
  • 500+ tables

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Sports card shows by metro in California

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Complete show calendar

All 27 upcoming California shows, grouped by weekend. Filter by size or date to plan your trip.

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This weekend

3 shows
AUG8

The Throne Card Show

Aug 8–9, 2026San Jose, CA

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose

2-day show140 tables
  • 2 Day
AUG8

California Card Festival

Aug 8–9, 2026Lake Forest, CA

Clava Sports Facility

2-day showTables TBA
  • 2 Day
AUG8

The Throne Card Show

Aug 8–9, 2026San Jose, CA

DoubleTree by Hilton – San Jose

2-day show140 tables
  • 2 Day

Next weekend

4 shows
Best show
AUG15

LA Card Expo

Aug 15–16, 2026Woodland Hills, CA

Warner Center Marriott

2-day showTables TBA
  • 2 Day
AUG15

DSG PRESENTS: Sonoma County Card & Collectibles Show

Aug 15–16, 2026Rohnert Park, CA

Double Tree Hilton – Rohnert Park

2-day show100 tables
  • 2 Day
  • Trade Night
AUG16

Collectors Corner Card Show

Sun, Aug 16, 2026San Diego, CA

Handlery Hotel San Diego

1-day show140 tables
AUG15

Bamville Card Show

Aug 15–16, 2026Pleasanton, CA

Alameda County Fairgrounds Building A

2-day showTables TBA
  • 2 Day

Weekend of Aug 21–23

1 show
AUG22

Downtown Card Show

Sat, Aug 22, 2026Fairfield, CA

Downtown Card Show

1-day showTables TBA

Weekend of Sep 4–6

2 shows
Best show
SEP5

FRONT ROW CARD SHOW – PASADENA

Sep 5–6, 2026Pasadena, CA

Pasadena Convention Center

2-day show770 tables
  • 700+ tables
  • 2 Day
  • Trade Night
SEP5

Silicon Valley Cards & Collectibles Show

Sep 5–6, 2026San Jose, CA

Westgate Center Saratoga

2-day showTables TBA
  • 2 Day

Weekend of Sep 11–13

2 of 4
Best show
SEP12

Collect-A-Con-San Francisco

Sep 12–13, 2026San Mateo, CA

San Mateo County Event Center

2-day show900 tables
  • 700+ tables
  • 2 Day
SEP12

LA Card Show

Sat, Sep 12, 2026Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles Convention Center

1-day show650 tables
  • 500+ tables

Weekend of Sep 18–20

2 shows
Best show
SEP19

Front Row Card Show San Diego

Sep 19–20, 2026San Diego, CA

Town & Country Resort

2-day show425 tables
  • 300+ tables
  • 2 Day
  • Trade Night
Recurring show
Best show
SEP19

FRONT ROW CARD SHOW – SAN DIEGO

Sep 19–20, 2026San Diego, CA

Town & Country Resort San Diego

2-day show425 tables
  • 300+ tables
  • 2 Day
  • Trade Night
Recurring show

Weekend of Oct 2–4

2 shows
OCT3

All World Cards & Collectibles Show

Sat, Oct 3, 2026Sacramento, CA

SPHSS Portuguese Hall

1-day showTables TBA
OCT3

Silicon Valley Cards & Collectibles Show

Oct 3–4, 2026San Jose, CA

Westgate Center Saratoga

2-day showTables TBA
  • 2 Day

Weekend of Oct 9–11

1 show
OCT10

Commerce Card Show

Oct 10–11, 2026Commerce, CA

Commerce venue

2-day show200 tables
  • 2 Day
Limited info

Showing 8 of 15 weekends

Good to know

Sports card shows in California: FAQ

How many sports card shows are coming up in California?

There are 27 upcoming sports card shows in California, scheduled between Aug 8, 2026 and Feb 18, 2027.

When is the next sports card show in California?

The next scheduled show is California Card Festival in Lake Forest on Aug 8, 2026.

What is the biggest sports card show in California?

By listed table count, the largest upcoming show is Collect-A-Con-San Francisco in San Mateo, with 900 tables.

Are there any Best Shows in California?

Yes — 8 upcoming shows are Hit Exchange Best Shows, including FRONT ROW CARD SHOW – PASADENA, Front Row Card Show Pasadena, West Coast Card Show. Best Shows are automatically recommended based on measurable signals: a dedicated event website, 400+ tables, and a multi-day schedule.

Which cities in California have sports card shows?

Upcoming shows are spread across San Jose, Sacramento, San Diego, Pasadena, Woodland Hills, Commerce, and more.

Is there a sports card show in California this weekend?

Yes — 3 sports card shows are happening in California this weekend.