The Doughboyz Fairfax Baseball, Sports Cards & Collectibles Show returns to the Comfort Inn University Center on Saturday, July 11, 2026, for a friendly, locally run Saturday of buying, selling, and trading in the heart of Northern Virginia. Hosted by longtime DC-area collector and promoter Doughboyz Promotions, this intimate hotel show has a true community feel — the kind of approachable, no-pressure room where regulars know the dealers and newcomers feel welcome right away.
Though smaller than the big convention shows, the 25-plus-table floor is packed with quality. Dealers display a wide selection of vintage to present-day baseball cards alongside basketball, football, hockey, and more across MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL — vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer, 1980s and 1990s wax, and modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, and Topps Chrome, plus Bowman Chrome prospects for the rookie hunters. Washington Nationals and Commanders collectors will find local-team cards throughout. The show also leans into non-sports and niche categories the promoter is known for — NASCAR, UFC, WWE, and entertainment cards — plus wax hobby and retail boxes, graded slabs, autographed memorabilia, and hobby supplies like sleeves, top loaders, and binders. With a more curated room, it is an easy place to actually talk with dealers and dig at your own pace.
This is a single-day show running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and best of all, admission is completely free with free parking — a great low-commitment Saturday outing whether you are a serious buyer or just browsing with the family. The smaller, relationship-driven format makes it especially good for collectors who like to chat, learn, and negotiate without the crush of a giant convention floor.
The Comfort Inn University Center is located at 11180 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030, along Route 50/29 near George Mason University in central Fairfax County. Free on-site parking is available, and the location is an easy drive from Fairfax, Centreville, Vienna, Arlington, and DC, with plenty of nearby dining for a lunch break before or after the show.
Who should attend? This show is a great fit for sports card collectors and dealers, vintage diggers, set builders, prospect hunters, non-sports and entertainment-card fans, families introducing kids to the hobby, and first-timers who prefer a smaller, friendlier room over a packed convention hall. The free admission makes it an easy yes for casual collectors and anyone curious about getting into the hobby.
To get the most out of your visit, arrive near the 9:00 AM open for first access to fresh inventory and the best deals before tables thin out. Bring cash for the smoothest transactions, with Venmo or Zelle as a backup since many dealers accept digital payment, and carry a sorted want list with target prices so you can move efficiently across the room. Pack penny sleeves, top loaders, and a slab case to protect your pickups, and a trade binder if you like to deal.
For show details, table availability, and other dates the promoter is involved with, visit doughboyzsportscardz.com or follow @doughboyzpromotions on Instagram and Doughboyz Promotions on Facebook for announcements and new-pickup highlights ahead of each show.