The Card Galaxy's Card Show brings a full two-day sports card and Pokemon weekend to Lombard on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the Old Gym of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Hosted by The Card Galaxy, a fixture of the DuPage County collecting community, this weekend show arrives just one week after the National wraps in Rosemont, making it the perfect landing spot for collectors still riding the post-National high and hunting the deals that surface when local dealers restock.
The show splits its focus evenly between the two pillars of the modern hobby. Sports card dealers bring MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL inventory across every era: vintage stars, graded rookies, modern parallels and autographs, plus bargain bins that reward a careful dig. On the Pokemon side, expect vintage WOTC singles, modern chase cards, graded slabs, sealed booster boxes, and Japanese product, with plenty of affordable singles for younger collectors. Depending on the weekend's vendor mix, other TCGs, memorabilia, and collectibles typically make appearances as well, along with supplies like sleeves, top-loaders, and binders.
The two-day format is a real advantage: Saturday typically draws the bigger crowd and the most competitive buying, while Sunday offers a calmer room and dealers who are more flexible on price as the weekend winds down. Both days run standard daytime show hours; check the listing for exact times before you go.
Admission is collector-friendly and the atmosphere is exactly what you would expect from a church-gym show: welcoming, unhurried, and family-first. Kids are encouraged, and this is a great setting for a young collector's first show, with dealers who take time to talk cards with new hobbyists.
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church sits in central Lombard with free parking available on site, easily reached from I-355, I-88, and Roosevelt Road. The Old Gym setting keeps everything on one compact floor, so you can work every table without the fatigue of a convention-center hike, and it is air-conditioned against the August heat.
This show is built for DuPage County locals who want a serious card fix without a long drive, families looking for a weekend activity that will not break the bank, Pokemon collectors of all ages, and bargain hunters chasing post-National deals. Dealers at community shows like this price to move, and the two-day window gives you time to think a purchase over and come back.
To maximize the weekend: hit Saturday morning for the best selection, then swing back Sunday afternoon for the best prices; it is the classic two-day show strategy for a reason. Bring cash, a want list, and any cards you are looking to trade or sell, since The Card Galaxy and its vendors actively buy collections. If you struck out on a target card at the National, ask around here; local dealers often picked up fresh inventory in Rosemont and price it more gently back home.
For exact hours, vendor updates, and table information, check the event listing on Card Show Dex or The Card Galaxy's social channels before heading out.