Collectibles on College returns to Tempe with its monthly card and collectibles show on Saturday, September 19, 2026 — the locally-run Tempe show that started on College Avenue in 2018 and grew into the organization behind the statewide Arizona State Card Show. (Date is projected from the operator's monthly cadence; confirm on collectiblesoncollege.com before you go.) As the back-to-school season settles in and football ramps up, this is the Valley's reliable monthly gathering for collectors who want a browsable, community-feel show between the metro's bigger convention events.
The floor is a classic mixed-bag collectibles show. Sports cards lead — MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL across modern Topps Chrome, Bowman Chrome, Panini Prizm, Optic, Select, and Mosaic, plus vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer — with strong Arizona Diamondbacks, Suns, and Cardinals representation thanks to the Tempe / ASU location. Football collectors in particular tend to come out in force for a September show. You'll also find Pokemon sealed and singles, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, and Lorcana, graded PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC slabs in locked cases, autographs, memorabilia, comics, Funko Pops, vintage toys, and supplies. Because the show leans toward local dealers and collectors moving inventory, it's a great spot for value boxes, raw singles, and the occasional underpriced sleeper.
This is a single-day show, typically running a late-morning-to-afternoon window — check collectiblesoncollege.com for the confirmed hours and venue, since the College Avenue show occasionally adjusts its room. Admission is affordable and family-friendly, true to the show's neighborhood roots, and the Tempe location keeps you minutes from Arizona State University, Mill Avenue dining, and easy Loop 202 / I-10 access.
What sets this show apart is its place in the Arizona hobby ecosystem: the same team runs the Arizona State Card Show, the largest sports collectibles show in the state, so the monthly Tempe event is both a community staple and a window into the dealer network that powers the bigger shows. Collectors who want to stay connected to the Valley scene year-round make this a regular stop.
Who should attend? This show is built for Tempe and East Valley locals, ASU students and alumni, football collectors gearing up for the season, set builders working value boxes, families, and anyone who prefers an intimate, walkable show to a giant convention floor. It's also a comfortable, low-pressure place for new collectors to learn from friendly local dealers.
To get the most out of it, arrive early for the freshest inventory and best raw deals, bring cash in a range of bills for smooth transactions (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 pickups, and if you collect Arizona teams, ask dealers what local material they have set aside. For the confirmed date, venue, and details, visit collectiblesoncollege.com and follow @arizonastatecardshow on Instagram.