The Collectibles Expo returns to San Jose for its holiday show on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at the Scottish Rite Center, and this is the one San Jose date on the tour built squarely around gift shopping. Held on a Saturday rather than the usual Sunday, the December expo lands early enough in the month that anything you buy has plenty of time to get wrapped, and vendors show up knowing collectors are in buying mode.
The floor covers the whole collecting spectrum. Trading card game vendors bring Pokemon in every form, from vintage WOTC-era holos and Japanese exclusives to modern alt arts, sealed booster boxes, elite trainer boxes, and graded slabs from PSA and CGC, with Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z alongside. Sports card tables carry MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL material at every price point, from cheap bins and vintage commons to graded rookies, numbered parallels, and on-card autographs, plus UFC, boxing, and soccer. Because this is a Collectibles Expo show, the room also fills with vintage toys, action figures, comics, anime merchandise, Funko Pops, sports memorabilia, and arts and crafts vendors, which means you can knock out gifts for card collectors and non-collectors in the same trip.
Doors are open 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Six hours on a Saturday means the room stays busy throughout, and sealed product in particular tends to sell out as the day goes on, so anyone shopping for boxes and tins should come early rather than late.
Admission is 10 dollars at the door with kids under 10 free when accompanied by a paying adult, and no advance ticket is required. Bring cash for admission, since Collectibles Expo shows generally run cash-only entry, and bring more for the floor.
The Scottish Rite Center sits at 2455 Masonic Drive in San Jose, minutes from downtown with quick access off Highway 87 and Interstate 280. On-site parking plus surrounding street parking keeps arrival simple, and the venue's open hall and strong lighting make it easy to check centering, corners, and surface on raw cards before you buy. Willow Glen and downtown restaurants are close by for a lunch break.
This show is ideal for holiday shoppers, families, casual collectors, first-timers, and dealers who want to buy collections from walk-in sellers cashing out before the holidays. Gift-minded shoppers should note that sealed product, starter decks, graded low-cost slabs, and vintage toys all make strong presents in the 20 to 100 dollar range.
For the best experience, arrive at 10:00 AM, bring cash in mixed denominations, and carry a want list so you stay focused in a room that spans multiple categories. Ask vendors what they have off the table, compare sealed product pricing across at least three sellers before buying, and grab penny sleeves and toploaders while you are there so anything you buy raw gets home safely. If you are selling, get multiple offers before you commit.
For the complete 2026 and 2027 schedule, vendor registration, and show reminders, visit thecollectiblesexpo.com or follow @thecollectiblesexpo on Instagram and Facebook. Dates can change, so confirm before you travel.