Card Show Weekend Preview June 27-28: Front Row Takes Over State Farm Stadium as the National Looms
The June 27-28 weekend brings a marquee Front Row show on the field at State Farm Stadium, a deep national slate of local Sunday shows, and the Goldin 100 auction finale. Here is your plan for the weekend before the National.
The hobby does not slow down just because it is summer. The weekend of June 27-28 brings one genuine marquee event, a stacked national slate of local shows, and a major auction finale — a strong warm-up act before the industry's biggest gathering arrives in late July.
The Headliner: Front Row Card Show, Phoenix
The weekend's centerpiece is the Front Row Card Show at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, June 27-28. This is a destination-level event, not a community-center table sale. Front Row is staging more than 500 vendor tables on the stadium floor — yes, field-level where the Arizona Cardinals play — with sports cards, Pokemon, TCG, Star Wars, Marvel, comics, autographs, and memorabilia all welcome.
What to Know Before You Go
- Grading on site: PSA is set up at the show June 27-28, which is a real perk given current turnaround times — you can talk submissions in person.
- Security: expect bag searches and scanning at entry, with a clear-bag fast-track lane to move faster.
- Trade Night: Saturday evening hosts a dedicated trade session for collectors who would rather swap than buy.
The National Slate
Outside of Phoenix, the Sunday calendar is deep. Regional and local shows are running coast to coast that weekend, including events in Edmond, Oklahoma; North Canton, Ohio; Albany, New York; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Ottawa, Ontario, among many others. If you cannot make it to Arizona, odds are good there is a table-filled gym or convention hall within driving distance.
Use a show finder before you drive. Local shows vary wildly in size and focus, and a few minutes of research saves you from showing up to ten tables when you wanted a hundred.
Off the Show Floor: The Goldin 100
The auction world has its own headline this weekend. The Goldin 100 — the house's curated sale of premier material — closes June 28, capping a busy June auction calendar. Even if you are not bidding, the results are worth watching as a read on where the high end of the market sits heading into the second half of the year.
Looking Ahead
Consider this weekend the on-ramp. The 46th National Sports Collectors Convention lands in Chicago (Rosemont) from July 29 through August 2, and dealers and collectors are already routing their summer plans around it. A strong June 27-28 weekend is the perfect way to sharpen your want list — and your budget — before the biggest show of the year.
Quick Planning Checklist
- Confirm hours and table counts on the show's official page before traveling.
- Bring cash and small bills; many tables still prefer it and you will negotiate better.
- Pack penny sleeves and toploaders so anything you buy gets home safely.
- If you are submitting at Front Row, organize and list your cards in advance.
Whether you are chasing a show-floor deal in Phoenix, hitting a local Sunday show, or refreshing the Goldin results page, there is plenty to do this weekend. Plan ahead, protect your pickups, and enjoy the run-up to the National.