The Denver Fan Expo returns to the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, 2026, with its dedicated Card Pavilion offering a robust trading card and sports memorabilia experience inside one of the largest pop culture conventions in the Rocky Mountain region. While the broader convention features comics, anime, gaming, cosplay, and celebrity guests, the Card Pavilion is a destination unto itself, drawing trading card vendors and collectors from across Colorado and the surrounding states for two days of buying, selling, and trading on the convention floor.
The Card Pavilion features dozens of vendor tables stocked with sports cards, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z, and other trading card games. Sports card dealers bring deep inventories of MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer cards from Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, and Leaf, with vintage and modern selections at every price point and strong Denver-area team representation. Graded slabs from PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC are well represented across the pavilion. Pokemon vendors stock raw singles from base set through Scarlet and Violet, sealed product including Japanese imports and elite trainer boxes, and graded slabs at every price level. The pavilion also features comic book dealers, Funko Pop vendors, anime merchandise sellers, vintage toy collectors, and signed memorabilia dealers offering authenticated items from sports and entertainment legends.
Denver Fan Expo runs Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday, September 13 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. General admission is $30 for a single day or $50 for a weekend pass, which includes full convention access and Card Pavilion entry. VIP packages with early entry, exclusive merchandise, and priority access to celebrity panels are available at $100 and up. Children under 10 are admitted free with a paying adult. Advance tickets are strongly recommended and available at denverfanexpo.com — the convention typically draws large crowds and weekend tickets often sell out at the door.
The Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center at 6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard offers a world-class venue with massive exhibition halls, comfortable climate control, abundant seating, on-site hotel rooms, multiple restaurants, and a convenient location near Denver International Airport. Self-parking is available on property for a daily fee, and the Gaylord Rockies shuttle serves nearby hotels.
This event is ideal for trading card collectors who also love broader pop culture, families looking for a fun weekend convention experience, serious collectors hunting specific singles or graded gems, and casual fans enjoying the energy of a major convention floor. The Denver Fan Expo community is enthusiastic and welcoming, with cosplayers, panels, vendor exhibits, and the Card Pavilion all combining to create an unforgettable weekend.
For the best experience, purchase weekend passes in advance, plan to spend significant time exploring the Card Pavilion specifically, bring cash for vendor purchases and concessions, wear comfortable shoes for long days on the convention floor, and check the official schedule for panels, autograph signings, and special card-related events. Follow Denver Fan Expo on Instagram and visit denverfanexpo.com for the latest event details.