Collectibles on College brings its monthly card and collectibles show to Tempe on Saturday, July 18, 2026 — the grassroots Tempe show that launched on College Avenue back in 2018 and grew into the team behind the massive Arizona State Card Show. (Date is projected from the operator's monthly cadence; confirm specifics on collectiblesoncollege.com before you go.) This is where the Valley's collector community gathers between the big stadium and convention-center events, and the relaxed, locally-run feel keeps regulars coming back every month.
The floor is a true mixed-bag collectibles show. Sports cards lead the way — MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL across modern Topps Chrome, Bowman Chrome, Panini Prizm, Optic, Select, and Mosaic, plus vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer — with Arizona Diamondbacks, Suns, and Cardinals collectors especially well served given the Tempe / ASU location. You'll also find Pokemon sealed and singles, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, and Lorcana TCG product, graded PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC slabs in locked cases, autographs, memorabilia, comics, Funko Pops, vintage toys, and the supplies you need to protect your pickups. Because the show skews toward local dealers and collectors clearing inventory, it's a strong spot for value boxes, raw singles, and the occasional sleeper deal.
This is a single-day show, typically running a late-morning-to-afternoon window — check collectiblesoncollege.com for the exact hours and the confirmed venue, since the College Avenue area show occasionally adjusts its room. Admission is affordable and family-friendly, in keeping with the show's roots as a neighborhood gathering, and the Tempe location puts you minutes from Arizona State University, Mill Avenue's restaurants and bars, and easy Loop 202 / I-10 access.
What makes this show special is its place in the Arizona hobby ecosystem. The same organizers run the Arizona State Card Show — the largest sports collectibles show in the state — so the monthly Tempe event is both a community staple in its own right and a preview of the dealer relationships that power the bigger shows. Collectors who want to stay plugged into the Valley scene year-round treat this as a must-attend stop.
Who should attend? This show is built for Tempe and East Valley locals, ASU students and alumni, set builders working value boxes, families, and collectors who prefer an intimate, browsable show over a giant convention floor. It's also a great low-pressure environment for new collectors to ask questions and learn from approachable local dealers.
To get the most out of it, arrive early for the freshest inventory and the best raw deals, bring cash in a range of bills for smooth transactions (with Venmo or Zelle as backup), and carry a want list for the players, sets, and TCG cards you're chasing. Pack top loaders and a slab sleeve for your pickups, and if you collect Diamondbacks, Suns, or Cardinals, ask dealers what local team material they have tucked away. For the confirmed date, venue, and details, visit collectiblesoncollege.com and follow @arizonastatecardshow on Instagram.