The Alario Center Sports Cards & TCG Show gives the West Bank its own marquee collecting weekend on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026. Held at the John A. Alario Sr. Event Center in Westwego, this show brings a full-scale dealer floor to a side of the river that collectors usually have to cross a bridge to shop from - and with the area's biggest card weekend of the summer happening simultaneously across the metro, West Bank collectors can skip the traffic and hunt close to home.
The room offers a true both-sides-of-the-hobby mix. Sports card tables carry MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL singles from vintage to brand-new releases, graded slabs from PSA, BGS, and SGC, autographed memorabilia, and wax at a range of price points - with the usual strong Louisiana lean toward Saints, Pelicans, and LSU stars. TCG dealers bring Pokemon vintage and modern singles, sealed boxes, and graded keys, plus Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, and Dragon Ball inventory for players and collectors alike. Expect a scattering of comics, Funko Pops, and other collectibles rounding out the tables.
Hours differ slightly by day: Saturday opens at 9:00 AM, giving early birds a full morning of first-pick browsing, while Sunday opens at 10:00 AM and runs a more relaxed pace into the afternoon. As at most two-day shows, Saturday has the fullest tables and Sunday has the friendliest prices.
Admission is affordable and family-friendly - expect free or low-cost entry at the door with no advance tickets required, and kids welcome. Check the show listing for current door details before heading out.
The Alario Center at 2000 Segnette Boulevard in Westwego is a major multi-purpose arena just off the Westbank Expressway (US 90), minutes from the Huey P. Long Bridge and an easy drive from Gretna, Harvey, Marrero, and downtown New Orleans via the Crescent City Connection. Parking is free and plentiful, the hall is fully air-conditioned, and Bayou Segnette State Park sits directly next door if the family wants to make a day of it.
This show fits collectors of every stripe: West Bank locals finally get a big show in their backyard, serious buyers get uncrowded access to graded inventory, players can restock decks, and families get an inexpensive weekend outing in a comfortable venue. Anyone looking to sell will find dealers actively buying collections both days.
A few tips: arrive for Saturday's 9:00 AM open if you are chasing specific cards, bring cash for the best negotiating position, and lap the entire floor before committing to any big purchase. Bring a want list and a trade binder - the two-day format means you can scout Saturday, sleep on it, and close Sunday when sellers are most flexible. Ask dealers what they are buying too; several will make offers on collections on the spot.
For updates, vendor info, and future dates, check the show's listing on Treasure Hunter or search for the Alario Center card show on Facebook, where organizers post announcements ahead of each weekend.