The Bloomington Armory Sportscard & Sports Collectible Show returns on Saturday, August 8, 2026 for another edition of the south metro's reliable monthly card show. Mid-summer is a great time to dig — new product is hitting the market, collectors are active, and the Armory's dealers bring a fresh mix of vintage and modern every time. If you want a relaxed, no-pressure Saturday of card hunting close to Minneapolis, this is the show to circle.
Sports cards anchor the room. Dealers stock MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer across every era — vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer, 1980s and 1990s wax, and modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Mosaic, and Topps Chrome, with deep Bowman Chrome prospect inventory for the rookie chasers. With baseball season in full swing, expect strong Twins and MLB inventory, plus Vikings, Timberwolves, and Wild cards for local collectors. Locked cases hold graded PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC slabs, and many tables also carry Pokemon and other trading card games, sealed wax, autographed memorabilia, game-used relics, and supplies like sleeves, top loaders, and binders.
The show runs Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and admission is free, making it an easy, family-friendly outing for serious buyers and casual browsers alike. With about 60 dealer tables, the room offers real variety while staying easy to work in a couple of hours — enough time to compare prices across vendors and negotiate on the cards you want before the day wraps.
The Bloomington Armory is located at 3300 West 98th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431, just off I-35W and Highway 494 in the south metro, a short drive from Minneapolis, Edina, Richfield, and Eagan and close to the Mall of America. On-site parking is free, the venue is easy to find, and there is plenty of nearby dining if you want to grab lunch before or after digging through tables.
Who should attend? This show fits everyone — families introducing kids to the hobby, casual collectors browsing for fun, set builders chasing specific cards, vintage diggers, modern flippers, prospect hunters, and TCG fans. The free admission and community feel make it especially welcoming for first-timers, while the steady quality of inventory keeps longtime collectors coming back each month. August is also a good time to scout deals before the fall sports-card rush.
To get the most out of your visit, arrive at 9:00 AM for first access to fresh inventory and the best deals before the popular tables thin out. Bring cash for the smoothest transactions, plus Venmo or Zelle as a backup, since many dealers accept digital payment now. Carry a sorted want list with target prices so you can move efficiently, and pack penny sleeves, top loaders, and a slab case to protect your pickups. Bring a trade binder if you like to deal.
For confirmed dates, table availability, and any schedule changes, contact organizer Dave Bonde at (651) 338-1539. The Bloomington Armory show runs on a recurring monthly Saturday schedule through 2026, so there is almost always another date just a few weeks out if this one does not work for you.