Collect-A-Con Philadelphia rolls into the Pennsylvania Convention Center for two enormous days on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17, 2026, bringing the nation's largest traveling trading card and pop culture convention to the heart of downtown Philadelphia. With more than 500 dealer tables, celebrity guest appearances, live concerts, exclusive product drops, on-stage panels, and a non-stop atmosphere that keeps the floor buzzing from open to close, Collect-A-Con Philadelphia is the single biggest trading card weekend the city sees each spring and one of the most anticipated events on the entire East Coast hobby calendar.
The Collect-A-Con vendor floor is defined by an extraordinary breadth of trading cards and pop culture inventory. Pokémon dealers command a massive footprint with raw singles spanning every generation from the 1999 Wizards of the Coast base set through the latest Scarlet and Violet era expansions, sealed booster boxes and elite trainer boxes, Japanese exclusive sets and vintage packs, and graded slabs from PSA, BGS, and CGC featuring iconic first edition Charizards, shadowless base holos, gold stars, and modern alternate art rarities. Yu-Gi-Oh! tables cover Advanced Format meta singles, Speed Duel format, and classic vintage sets from Legend of Blue Eyes through early Shonen Jump promos. Magic: The Gathering vendors stock Commander staples, Modern and Pioneer format singles, new set booster boxes, and vintage Alpha, Beta, and Unlimited singles for serious collectors. One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z Fusion World, Flesh and Blood, and Riftbound all have dedicated dealer sections. Sports card vendors deliver deep MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer inventory with strong Philadelphia Phillies, 76ers, Eagles, Flyers, and Union focus alongside national tier-one rookies and vintage Hall of Fame graded slabs. Anime merchandise, vintage video games, comics, Funko Pops, retro toys, streetwear, signed memorabilia, and original artwork round out an almost overwhelming vendor floor.
Collect-A-Con Philadelphia runs Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday, May 17 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. General admission tickets are available at multiple price tiers through the Collect-A-Con website: standard general admission for each day, two-day passes, VIP Fast Pass tickets with early entry on both days, and premium Meet and Greet packages for celebrity guest access. Children seven and under enter free with a paying adult. Tickets frequently sell out in advance, particularly the Saturday VIP Fast Pass — purchase early through collectaconusa.com.
The Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1101 Arch St is located in Center City Philadelphia, served by SEPTA regional rail at Jefferson Station, multiple bus and subway lines, and easy access from I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) and I-95. Downtown Philadelphia parking garages surround the venue, and Reading Terminal Market, Chinatown, and countless restaurants are within a short walk.
This convention is built for serious Pokémon collectors hunting vintage graded gems and modern chase pulls, competitive TCG players pursuing tournament staples, Philadelphia sports card investors targeting Phillies, 76ers, and Eagles inventory, anime and pop culture fans chasing exclusive Collect-A-Con event drops, and families seeking an all-ages weekend hobby and entertainment experience.
For the best experience, purchase VIP Fast Pass tickets well in advance to secure early entry on Saturday morning, arrive at opening to hit the freshest vendor tables first, bring cash and a detailed want list organized by game and format, plan to attend both days to cover the full floor, and follow Collect-A-Con on Instagram for guest reveals, panel schedules, and exclusive product drop announcements.