The DFW Card Show returns to downtown Fort Worth on Sunday, April 26, 2026, taking over the historic Hilton Fort Worth for a single-day event packed with trading cards, collectibles, and community. With 120+ vendor tables spread across the hotel's grand ballroom, this is one of the most anticipated one-day shows on the Cowtown collecting calendar — part of the DFW Card Show organization's rotating monthly lineup that covers Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, and North Richland Hills.
Inside the ballroom you will find a well-rounded mix of the hobby. Sports card dealers bring deep tables of MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer product spanning every era — vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer from the 1950s through the 1980s, junk-wax-era stars, and modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Topps Chrome, Bowman Draft, and high-end releases like National Treasures, Flawless, and Immaculate. With the Rangers, Cowboys, Mavericks, and Stars all based in the Metroplex, expect especially strong Dallas–Fort Worth team representation in dealer inventories. TCG tables stock Pokémon singles and sealed product — from vintage WOTC-era Base Set, Jungle, and Fossil cards to modern Scarlet & Violet era hits and Japanese imports — along with Magic: The Gathering Commander and Standard staples, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z Fusion World, and Flesh and Blood. Graded slabs from PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC line locked display cases, and you will also find autographed memorabilia, Funko Pops, comics, and hobby supplies.
The show runs from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT, a seven-hour window that makes it easy to swing by on a Sunday afternoon. General admission is five dollars, with kids 12 and under entering free — a family-friendly pricing model that has helped the DFW Card Show build a loyal base of regulars. Special guest appearances from anime voice actors including Jeremy Inman and Morgan Lauré are scheduled, and in-person Pokémon energy breaks are available with pre-registration.
The Hilton Fort Worth is located at 815 Main Street in the heart of downtown Fort Worth, steps from Sundance Square, the Water Gardens, and the Fort Worth Convention Center. The venue is elegant, climate-controlled, and ADA accessible with elevator service to the ballroom level. Downtown parking is available in the hotel's adjacent garage and in several nearby lots — arrive a few minutes early on a Sunday for the easiest access. The hotel's on-site restaurant and several nearby Sundance Square restaurants are perfect for a pre- or post-show meal.
This show is a great pick for casual collectors, families, competitive TCG players, and serious buyers. First-timers appreciate the friendly scale — you can walk the full floor without feeling overwhelmed — while veteran collectors come specifically for the dealer diversity and the chance to meet other regulars face to face. Pokémon players building decks for upcoming leagues often scoop singles at well below online retail pricing.
For the best experience, arrive right at 10:00 AM for fresh inventory, bring cash in small bills for the sharpest dealer pricing, and carry a want list, penny sleeves, and top loaders. Circle the ballroom once to price-check before committing to larger buys. In the final hour, dealers often discount remaining inventory rather than pack it up. Follow @DFWcardngameshow on Facebook and Instagram for vendor announcements, guest updates, and future Fort Worth show dates.