The Bloomington Armory Sportscard & Sports Collectible Show wraps up the summer-into-fall run on Saturday, September 26, 2026, bringing the south metro's dependable monthly card show back for an early-autumn edition. Fall is prime time in the hobby — football season is rolling, baseball's stretch run is on, and new product is landing — so the Armory's dealers tend to bring a particularly strong, fresh mix this time of year. For Minneapolis-area collectors, it is an easy, no-pressure Saturday of digging close to home.
Sports cards lead the floor. 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 rookie hunters. With the NFL season underway, expect strong Vikings and football inventory, plus Twins, 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 to protect your pickups.
The show runs Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with free admission, making it a budget-friendly outing for serious buyers and casual browsers alike. With around 60 dealer tables, the room offers genuine 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 most before the day winds down.
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 quick drive from Minneapolis, Edina, Richfield, and Eagan, and close to the Mall of America if you want to make a day of it. On-site parking is free, the venue is easy to find, and there is plenty of nearby dining for a midday break.
Who should attend? Everyone from families and first-time collectors to set builders, vintage diggers, modern flippers, prospect hunters, and TCG fans. The free admission and welcoming, community-driven feel make the Armory show especially approachable, while the consistent depth of inventory keeps experienced collectors returning month after month. Late September is also a great time to hunt football rookies and restock want lists heading into the holidays.
To get the most out of your visit, arrive at 9:00 AM for first crack at 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 want to move duplicates and upgrade.
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 fit your calendar.