The Collectors Corner Card Show holds its October edition on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Four Points by Sheraton on Aero Drive, continuing a monthly series that has become a fixture of the San Diego hobby calendar. With more than 130 vendor tables, free admission, and a track record of guest appearances by former San Diego Chargers and Padres players, this show blends a sports card foundation with a strong Pokemon presence and a family-friendly Sunday atmosphere.
The floor splits fairly evenly between sports and trading card games. Sports vendors bring MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL inventory including vintage stars, graded rookies, autographs, and numbered parallels, with soccer, UFC, and boxing cards showing up at several tables. Pokemon collectors will find modern illustration rares, vintage holos, PSA and CGC slabs, and sealed product. Additional TCG tables cover Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, and Disney Lorcana. Memorabilia, Funko Pops, comics, and toys fill out the mix, and giveaways run throughout the day.
The show opens at 10:00 AM and runs through the afternoon, typically closing around 4:00 PM. The first hour draws the most serious buyers and the freshest showcases, and the final hour is when vendors are most flexible on price.
Admission is free for everyone. Parking at the hotel is about ten dollars for the day. No advance tickets are needed, though following the show's social channels is worthwhile because the organizers announce autograph guests, sponsor giveaways, and vendor previews the week of each show.
The Four Points by Sheraton San Diego is located at 8110 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123, in Kearny Mesa near the intersection of Interstate 15 and Highway 163, and a few minutes from Montgomery Field. The hotel ballroom is a familiar venue for local collectors, with a restaurant and bar on site and the Convoy District's restaurants a short drive away.
Collectors Corner is a good fit for families, casual collectors, and sports card enthusiasts who want a large show without a ticket cost. Pokemon collectors will find a solid selection, and dealers looking to buy collections will find a steady stream of walk-in sellers. First-timers will find the vendors approachable and the layout easy to navigate.
To get the best experience, arrive at the 10:00 AM opening, bring cash for stronger negotiating, and carry a want list and trade binder. Take a full lap before committing to a purchase, and ask vendors about inventory they keep boxed under the table. If an autograph guest is announced, plan to line up early.
For updates, vendor forms, and confirmation of hours, visit collectorscornercardshow.com, follow @collectorscornercardshow on Instagram, or call or text 619-251-0240. Venues for this series have shifted in the past, so verify the location the week of the show.