Austin Collectors Con Summer on August 15–16, 2026 is a full-spectrum pop culture and collectibles convention taking over the Austin Convention Center with a 200+ vendor floor that blends trading cards, comics, Funko Pops, memorabilia, anime, gaming, and artist alley under one roof. While not a pure card show, the card and TCG presence is substantial — roughly 70 dedicated card and TCG tables — and the convention atmosphere makes it a fun one-stop weekend for collectors who enjoy multiple hobbies.
Card and TCG dealers bring a strong mix across the floor. Sports side: MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer, with both modern (Prizm, Chrome, Select, Optic, Donruss) and a healthy vintage section (1950s and 1960s Topps and Bowman, 70s and 80s star rookies). TCG side: Pokémon (sealed and singles, WOTC through Scarlet & Violet), Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z Fusion World, Flesh and Blood, and a strong Weiss Schwarz and anime TCG contingent given the convention's broader crowd. Graded slabs from PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC are widely available, plus comics (Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Modern), original comic art, vintage video games and sealed wax, Funko Pops, action figures, anime merch, and cosplay.
Day-by-day hours: Saturday, August 15 — VIP 9:00 AM, GA 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Sunday, August 16 — GA 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Tickets: $20 single day, $35 two-day pass, $75 VIP (includes early entry, swag bag, and priority autograph lane), kids 10 and under free with a paying adult. Celebrity guest and creator lineup is announced rolling in the 60 days before the show.
The Austin Convention Center is at 500 East Cesar Chavez Street downtown, a block from the Hilton Austin and walking distance to Rainey Street, the Red River district, and the 6th Street entertainment zone. Paid parking is available in the convention center garage and surrounding lots; rideshare is strongly recommended on August weekends given downtown traffic and summer heat. The venue is fully climate-controlled, wheelchair accessible, and has on-site food, restrooms, and water throughout.
This show fits a wider audience than a pure card show. Collectors who also enjoy comics, video games, anime, or cosplay find a deep slate of vendors beyond the card aisle. Families get strong multi-hobby value — a single admission covers a full day of content for kids of a range of ages. Serious card hunters still find plenty to hunt: convention-floor pricing is competitive and the lower density of card-only buyers often means better negotiation room per table.
Tips: budget time — two full days is realistic if you want to shop cards and take in guests, panels, and artist alley. Bring cash for card dealers, a comfortable pair of shoes, and a collapsible tote bag. Download the convention app for the guest schedule and signing times. Follow the official Austin Collectors Con social channels for guest announcements, panel schedules, and any advance-purchase ticket deals.