Collect-A-Con, billed as the nation's largest trading card and pop culture convention, brings its Dallas/Fort Worth stop to the Fort Worth Convention Center for a two-day spectacle on Saturday and Sunday, November 7–8, 2026. With over 1,000 dealer tables, celebrity and creator guests, cosplay, gaming, and panels, Collect-A-Con is a different animal from a traditional card show — it is a full pop-culture festival built around the hobby, and its DFW dates routinely draw tens of thousands of attendees from across Texas and beyond.
The scale is the headline. Trading card vendors fill enormous sections of the hall: Pokémon singles and sealed product from vintage Wizards of the Coast classics through the latest Scarlet & Violet releases and Japanese exclusives, Dragon Ball, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, Magic: The Gathering, Digimon, and more. Sports card dealers bring MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer product across every era, from vintage Topps and Bowman to modern Panini Prizm, Topps Chrome, and high-end National Treasures and Flawless, with strong Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Mavericks, and Stars representation. Beyond cards, the floor is loaded with Funko Pops, anime collectibles and figures, comics, vintage toys, manga, apparel, and artist-alley originals. Graded slabs from PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC are everywhere, and on-site grading submission is typically available.
Collect-A-Con is as much an experience as a marketplace. Expect celebrity guests and anime voice-actor signings, content-creator meetups, cosplay contests, gaming tournaments and free-play areas, panels, and live breaks throughout the weekend. Hours generally run 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day, though peak hours vary by city — confirm on the official site. Single-day and two-day tickets are sold in advance at collectaconusa.com, with VIP and early-access tiers that include perks like early entry and exclusive merchandise; these sell out ahead of the event, so buy early. Children's pricing and free-entry age cutoffs are listed on the ticketing page.
The Fort Worth Convention Center is at 1201 Houston Street in the heart of downtown, steps from Sundance Square, the Water Gardens, and dozens of restaurants and hotels. The venue is fully ADA accessible and climate-controlled, with on-site concessions and ample downtown parking in convention-center and nearby garages — though rideshare is often easiest given the crowds. Downtown dining is plentiful for breaks and post-show meals.
Collect-A-Con welcomes everyone. Serious card buyers come for the sheer volume of inventory and the chance to find cards not seen at smaller shows. Pokémon and anime fans treat it as a marquee weekend. Families enjoy the cosplay, gaming, and festival atmosphere. Cosplayers and content creators come for the community, and first-timers are often amazed by the scale.
For the best experience, buy VIP or early-access tickets for first crack at the freshest inventory and shorter lines, arrive early both days, and bring cash in small bills plus cards for the many dealers who accept digital payment. Carry a want list, penny sleeves, top loaders, and a sturdy bag, wear comfortable shoes, and budget a full day — walking 1,000-plus tables takes time. Follow @collectacon on Instagram for guest reveals, schedules, and updates.