The Cards & More Tour rolls into the Hilton Chicago for a three-day downtown card convention from Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3, 2026, bringing one of the country's fastest-growing traveling trading card and collectibles experiences to a landmark South Loop venue right on Michigan Avenue. For Chicago collectors, a major card convention at the historic Hilton Chicago is a rare and welcome treat — most large shows are out in the suburbs, but Cards & More Tour brings a national-caliber vendor lineup directly into the city.
The Cards & More Tour vendor floor balances modern and vintage trading cards across every major collecting category. Sports card dealers bring deep inventories of MLB baseball cards spanning Topps, Bowman, Stadium Club, and Panini releases with prominent Chicago Cubs and White Sox sections, NBA basketball cards featuring Prizm, Select, and Optic with strong Bulls vintage and modern representation, NFL football cards covering Panini and Topps sets with Chicago Bears legends and current rookies, plus NHL Blackhawks cards, UFC, boxing, and international soccer rounding out the lineup. Vintage T206 tobacco cards, 1950s Topps, 1980s and 1990s Junk Wax era favorites, and graded slabs from PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC are well represented at every price point. Pokemon vendors stock raw singles across every generation, sealed booster boxes, elite trainer boxes, Japanese imports, and graded modern and vintage chase cards. Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z Fusion World fill dedicated TCG tables. Funko Pops, signed memorabilia, comics, and vintage non-sport cards add depth for casual browsers.
The Cards & More Tour Chicago runs Friday, May 1, with afternoon and evening hours, Saturday, May 2 from morning through early evening, and Sunday, May 3 with morning through mid-afternoon hours. General admission, VIP early access, and weekend pass options are available through the Cards & More Tour website. VIP tickets typically include early entry on Saturday for first access to fresh vendor inventory and a commemorative event credential. Children are warmly welcome and admission discounts for kids accompanied by paying adults are typical. Confirm pricing and exact daily hours at cardsandmoretour.com closer to the event.
The Hilton Chicago at 720 South Michigan Avenue is one of the city's most iconic hotels, situated directly across from Grant Park with sweeping lakefront views and walking distance to the Art Institute, Museum Campus, and Soldier Field. The Grand Ballroom and adjacent meeting spaces offer climate-controlled, well-lit conditions ideal for a multi-day card show. Self-parking and valet are available on-site, and CTA bus and Red Line access make downtown arrival easy without a car. On-site restaurants and an unbeatable selection of nearby dining make it easy to turn the show into a full Chicago weekend trip.
This convention is ideal for Chicago city residents who would rather not drive to suburban shows, sports card collectors seeking premium Chicago team inventory, Pokemon and TCG players hunting tournament and chase singles, vintage card enthusiasts, families combining the show with Chicago tourism, and out-of-town collectors looking for an excuse to spend a spring weekend downtown.
For the best experience, purchase VIP early entry tickets in advance to beat the Saturday morning crowd, arrive at opening for the widest vendor selection, bring cash for preferred pricing, carry a focused want list, and follow the Cards & More Tour on social media for vendor announcements, special guest reveals, and event day updates.