The October edition of the Delaware Sports Cards and TCG Show lands on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Delaware Christian Church, right in the heart of football and hockey season and just as the new Pokémon fall set hits shelves. This monthly show has become a fixture for collectors across Delaware County and the northern Columbus suburbs, and the October date usually draws a bigger crowd than the summer months as the hobby heats up heading into the holidays.
What you will find: the mid-October timing shapes the floor. Football is front and center, with current-season rookies, Ohio State alumni, Browns and Bengals stars and vintage NFL from the 1960s onward. Basketball dealers bring the new-season releases, and hockey collectors will find Blue Jackets cards and rookies. Baseball remains well represented with graded vintage, postseason heroes and modern parallels. On the TCG side, expect fresh Pokémon product alongside singles and slabs, plus Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Lorcana and Yu-Gi-Oh!. Supplies, memorabilia and a few comic and toy tables round things out.
Hours: Saturday, October 17, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Admission is free, and children are welcome at no charge. Cash is recommended for the best prices, although most dealers accept cards and mobile payment.
Venue and parking: Delaware Christian Church is at 2280 West William Street, Delaware, OH 43015, on the west edge of Delaware along US-36 and State Route 37, roughly 25 minutes north of downtown Columbus via US-23. The church offers a large free parking lot, an accessible entrance and indoor restrooms. Downtown Delaware's restaurants and the Ohio Wesleyan campus are minutes away for lunch afterward.
Who should attend: football and hockey collectors looking for in-season product, Pokémon players chasing the new set, families with kids, north-side collectors who want a monthly show close to home, and anyone who prefers a smaller show with time to talk to dealers. It is a good place to sell as well, since several dealers buy collections on the spot.
Tips: be there at 11:00 AM for first pick, bring a want list and a trade binder, and carry small bills. Because the show is monthly, tell dealers what you are hunting and they will often bring it next time. If you are new to grading, this is a good show to ask questions since the pace is relaxed and dealers are approachable.
The October show also tends to be where local dealers debut inventory pulled from fall estate and collection buys, so vintage hunters should look carefully at the boxes under the tables. The church hall layout, with wide aisles and seating along the walls, makes it easy to sort through purchases before heading out.
Future dates, vendor availability and updates are posted on the All Ohio Card Shows schedule and the show's Facebook event page.