Collect-A-Con returns to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas on October 24–25, 2026, bringing the nation's largest trading card, anime, and pop-culture convention to North Texas. With 900+ vendor tables, celebrity guests, live performances, gameplay, and a packed exhibit hall, Collect-A-Con is a true destination event — a weekend-long celebration of collecting culture that draws fans from across Texas and beyond. If you want the energy of a major convention paired with one of the deepest card floors in the country, this is the Dallas headliner.
The floor leans heavily into trading card games while covering the broader hobby. Expect an enormous Pokémon presence — singles and sealed product across the latest sets, vintage WOTC-era chase cards, Japanese exclusives, and graded slabs — alongside Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z in real depth. Sports cards are well represented too, with MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer across modern and vintage, plus graded slabs (PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC), sealed wax, and memorabilia. Add anime merch, manga, comics, Funko Pops, artist alley creators, and pop-culture collectibles, and you have a floor with something for nearly every fandom. Collect-A-Con also programs guest signings, panels, cosplay, gameplay areas, and live entertainment throughout the weekend.
Event hours are Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Ticketing is tiered, with single-day and weekend passes plus VIP options that add early entry and perks; tickets are sold through the official site and partners like AXS, and buying in advance is smart for a show this size. Children's pricing is typically available and kids are welcome with a parent, making it a great family weekend. Confirm current pricing and any VIP early-access window on collectaconusa.com.
The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center sits at 650 South Griffin Street in downtown Dallas, with on-site and nearby garage parking, full climate control, and easy access from Interstates 30 and 35E plus DART rail — convenient whether you are coming from Fort Worth, the northern suburbs, or out of town. Downtown Dallas dining and hotels are within easy reach for a full weekend visit.
Who should attend? Collect-A-Con is built for the dedicated and the curious alike — Pokémon and TCG collectors and players first, but also sports-card collectors, anime and pop-culture fans, families, set builders, and anyone who enjoys the spectacle of a major convention. The VIP tiers reward serious attendees with early access to the freshest inventory, while affordable day passes keep it accessible for casual fans and kids.
To get the most out of it, buy your badge in advance, decide whether VIP early access is worth it for the chase cards you want, and arrive at opening for the best inventory and shortest lines. Bring cash for the quickest deals, a sorted want list with target prices, sleeves and a slab case for your pulls, and a trade binder if you like to deal. For confirmed dates, guest announcements, ticket tiers, and the full schedule, visit collectaconusa.com/dallas and follow Collect-A-Con on Instagram.