The Denver Card Show takes over the National Western Complex Friday through Sunday, December 11–13, 2026 for the year-ending edition of one of the largest trading card weekends in the Rocky Mountain region. Held at 4850 National Western Drive on the north side of Denver just off I-70 and I-25, this three-day mega-show pulls dealers and collectors from across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico, Utah, and beyond. Colorado Springs collectors regularly make the 70-mile I-25 drive north because the Denver show floor is several times the size of any Colorado Springs venue — and the mid-December timing puts the show in the absolute peak of holiday gift-hunting season, with two weekends still left before Christmas and dealers stacking gift-ready boxed sets, sealed wax, and beginner-friendly starter lots specifically priced for the holiday shopping wave.
The vendor footprint is enormous. Sports tables stock deep MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, MMA, soccer, and college football across every era — vintage Topps, Bowman, Fleer, Goudey, Play Ball, and pre-war tobacco issues from the early 1900s, 1970s and 80s set-builders, 1990s junk-wax monster boxes, and modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Mosaic, Topps Chrome, Bowman Draft, and premium Topps Dynasty, National Treasures, Flawless, and Immaculate. December is peak NBA regular season and NFL playoff push timing, and dealers stock Panini Mosaic and NBA Hoops Basketball rookies and the year's hottest NFL stars. Rockies, Nuggets, Broncos, Avalanche, Buffaloes, Colorado State Rams, and Air Force Falcons inventory is heavily represented. TCG dealers fill a dedicated section with Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z Fusion World, Star Wars Unlimited, and Flesh and Blood. PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC graded slab walls run deep, autographed memorabilia anchors the perimeter, and grading drop-off and live break operators round out the floor.
Hours run Friday 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain. General admission is free, with optional VIP day passes at $20 daily or $75 for the full weekend including Friday early-entry and exclusive show swag. Parking is $15 per day at the National Western lot. Kids under 12 enter free with a paid adult. The December show is the single most family-friendly weekend on the Denver Card Shows calendar — parents bring kids to pick out their own boxes, and dealers consistently hand out free packs and base singles to younger collectors.
The National Western Complex sits at 4850 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216, directly off I-70 and accessible via I-25. Colorado Springs collectors should plan roughly 75 minutes north on I-25 and check Mountain pass weather forecasts before driving — early December can deliver the season's first heavy snow. The complex is climate-controlled, ADA-accessible, and built for major trade-show flow with wide aisles. Food trucks operate inside; nearby dining includes the RiNo and LoDo districts a short drive south.
This show fits everyone from first-time collectors to families to dealers stocking shop inventory and holiday-gift buyers shopping for kids, partners, and friends. For the best experience, plan to attend all three days, arrive Friday at 4:00 PM sharp for fresh dealer cases, bring cash plus Venmo and Zelle backups, and carry a sorted want list with target prices. Pack a wheeled cart for vintage hunters. Follow Denver Card Shows on Facebook and Instagram (@denvercardshows) and check denvercardshows.com for updates.