The Columbus Sports Card Show returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, June 27–28, 2026 for the June edition of Columbus Card Shop's monthly series — the largest recurring two-day card show in central Ohio. Late June in Columbus means NBA Finals afterglow, MLB All-Star-break buzz, and the peak of Bowman prospect hunting season, and that energy translates into especially deep dealer inventories and a packed vendor hall at the Fairgrounds.
The show features 150+ vendor tables spanning the full breadth of the hobby. Sports card dealers bring extensive MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer product — vintage Topps and Bowman from the 1950s and 1960s, 1970s and 1980s runs, junk-wax 1990s staples, and modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Topps Chrome, Bowman Draft, and premium National Treasures, Flawless, and Immaculate. Cleveland Guardians, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Ohio State Buckeyes inventory runs deep at every show, and the June edition typically features a strong influx of freshly released Bowman Chrome prospect singles and first Bowman rookie cards. TCG tables are loaded with Pokémon singles and sealed product — vintage WOTC Base Set through Scarlet & Violet and Japanese exclusives — alongside Magic: The Gathering Commander and Standard, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z Fusion World, Digimon, and Flesh and Blood. Graded slabs from PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC fill locked cases, with additional tables in autographed memorabilia, vintage comics, Funko Pops, and hobby supplies.
Saturday runs 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT and Sunday runs 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT. Admission is free, parking at the Franklin County Fairgrounds lot is free, and door prizes are distributed throughout the weekend while supplies last. Kids are welcomed and enter free with a parent or guardian — the free-entry model makes this show an easy sell for Saturday family outings, and June's weather usually means vendors set up shaded outdoor overflow tables in addition to the main hall.
The Franklin County Fairgrounds is located at 4100 Columbia Street, Hilliard, OH 43026, just off Cemetery Road and I-270 — easily reached from downtown Columbus, Dublin, Upper Arlington, Grove City, and west-side suburbs. The main hall is climate-controlled (welcome in a central Ohio June that can swing from 70 to 90 degrees the same weekend), ADA accessible, and equipped with restrooms and space for a food truck on-site. Nearby Cemetery Road, Main Street Hilliard, and Dublin offer plenty of lunch and dinner options.
This show serves a wide range of collectors. Serious buyers come early Saturday to scout fresh vintage and modern high-end before walk-in traffic picks up mid-morning. Flippers and breakers use the weekend to restock binders and move case-break hits. Families love the free-entry model and the chance for kids to grab a handful of Bowman prospects, Pokémon singles, or a first-graded slab with birthday money. Competitive TCG players scout singles for upcoming Pokémon Regional Championships and Magic RCQs.
For the best results, arrive at 10:00 AM Saturday for first pick, bring cash in small bills (Venmo and Zelle widely accepted), and carry a want list, penny sleeves, top loaders, and a sturdy carrying box. Do a scouting lap before committing to big buys. Save the last hour Sunday for deal-making. Follow @cbuscardshop on Facebook and Instagram for vendor previews and giveaway reveals.