The Columbus TCG Show XXL rolls into the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, May 23–24, 2026 — the largest trading card convention in the Midwest and the flagship event of the entire 2026 Columbus Card Shop calendar. Supersized from its already-large XL predecessor, the XXL edition packs 500 vendor tables across one of the Ohio Expo Center's biggest exhibition halls for a two-day weekend that draws collectors from every corner of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
The floor is a collector's dream. TCG tables dominate the hall with Pokémon singles and sealed product spanning every era — vintage WOTC Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket, and Neo Genesis through modern Scarlet & Violet hits, Japanese exclusives, promos, and graded slabs — plus Magic: The Gathering Commander, Standard, and Modern staples, Yu-Gi-Oh! vintage and modern, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z Fusion World, Digimon, Star Wars Unlimited, and Flesh and Blood. Sports card dealers bring deep MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer product covering vintage, junk-wax, and modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Topps Chrome, Bowman Draft, and premium National Treasures, Flawless, and Immaculate releases. Expect especially strong Cleveland Guardians, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Ohio State Buckeyes inventory. Graded slabs from PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC fill dozens of locked cases, with additional tables dedicated to autographed memorabilia, video games, anime figures, Funko Pops, manga, vintage comics, and hobby supplies. Scheduled guests include Pokémon social media creator @beard.dad.cardz and voice actor Tara Jayne Sands, who has voiced over 50 characters from the original English Pokémon TV series.
Show hours run 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT both Saturday and Sunday. Single-day and weekend passes are available through Eventbrite, with early-bird and VIP options for priority entry. Kids 12 and under enter free with a paying adult, and the venue includes food trucks, concessions, and seating areas for a comfortable full-day stay.
The Ohio Expo Center is located at 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211, just off I-71 minutes from downtown and the Ohio State University campus. Paid parking is plentiful on the State Fair grounds. The hall is climate-controlled, fully ADA accessible, and set up on a single level for easy navigation. Nearby North High Street and Short North restaurants are perfect for lunch breaks or post-show dining.
This show is a must-attend for every flavor of collector. Serious buyers use the weekend to hunt trophy cards, high-end sealed wax, and graded vintage. TCG competitors scout singles and sealed for upcoming Regional Championships, Pokémon League Cups, and Magic RCQs. Flippers and breakers restock binders, swap case-break hits, and live-stream from the floor. Families enjoy the cosplay-friendly atmosphere, food trucks, and the chance for kids to meet creators and voice actors. First-timers will find the scale intimidating but manageable — take it one aisle at a time.
For the best experience, buy early-bird Saturday entry for priority access to the freshest inventory, bring cash plus Venmo and Zelle backups, carry a detailed want list sorted by sport or TCG title, and pack penny sleeves, top loaders, and a sturdy carrying box. Plan lunch breaks so the middle hours don't eat your energy. Follow @cbuscardshop on Instagram and Facebook for guest announcements, vendor reveals, and ticketing updates.