The Arlington Card Show makes its debut at the NTX Arena in Lewisville on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2026, and it is a genuine milestone for one of the Metroplex's favorite grassroots shows. Presented by Pokenostalgia Store and Arlington Card Shows, the series built its following with 80-table community shows at Arlington's Meadowbrook Recreation Center — and this expansion edition scales everything up to 300+ vendor tables on one of the biggest dedicated collectibles floors in North Texas.
The table mix follows the formula that made the Arlington shows a hit: Pokemon leads the way, with vintage holos, modern chase cards, graded slabs, and sealed product in force, joined by One Piece, Dragon Ball, and other TCG lines. Sports cards hold a strong position too, spanning MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL singles and slabs, and the broader floor adds memorabilia and mixed collectibles. With hundreds in giveaways promised across the weekend, food vendors on site, and cosplay welcomed, the organizers are clearly aiming for a festival atmosphere rather than a straight dealer room.
Hours run Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with VIP ticket holders getting early access at 9:00 AM each day. Entry is $5, and every ticket doubles as an entry for prize drawings; kids 5 and under get in free with a paid adult. Tickets are available at the door, with details posted on the event's Treasure listing.
The NTX Arena at 2401 S Stemmons Freeway, Suite 4000, in Lewisville offers a huge air-conditioned show floor with free parking — no small thing in late-August Texas heat. From Arlington, plan on a 35-40 minute drive north via Highway 360 and I-35E; the arena sits directly off the freeway and is well signed.
This weekend suits nearly everyone in the hobby. Families are the sweet spot: $5 entry, free admission for the youngest kids, giveaways all day, food on site, and a cosplay-friendly crowd make it an easy full-day outing. Pokemon collectors get one of the deepest single-weekend selections in the region, sports collectors get hundreds of tables to comparison-shop, and traders will find the community-show culture intact despite the bigger room — binders are welcome everywhere. Serious buyers should consider the two-day approach: scout and negotiate Saturday, close remaining deals Sunday when vendors would rather sell than repack.
Tips for the weekend: arrive early Saturday for the best selection, bring cash along with a want list, wear comfortable shoes because 300+ tables take real time to lap, and hold back some budget for the giveaways and impulse finds that define shows like this. Sunday afternoon is the traditional bargain window.
The organizers are active on Instagram at @pokenostalgiastore and @arlingtoncardshows, where vendor announcements, giveaway previews, and any schedule updates are posted in the weeks before the show. Full details and tickets are on the event's Treasure listing.