The Emerald City Trading Card Convention takes over the Seattle Southside Conference Center in Tukwila on Saturday and Sunday, November 14–15, 2026 for a full weekend celebrating every corner of the trading card and collectibles hobby. As a two-day convention rather than a single-day show, Emerald City gives Pacific Northwest collectors room to slow down, dig deep, and make a real weekend of it — with an expanded vendor floor, guest signings, on-site grading, and panels and meetups built around the region's growing collecting community. Located just south of Seattle near Sea-Tac Airport, the convention is one of the most accessible major events in the metro, drawing attendees from Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Auburn, and across King County, plus out-of-town collectors flying into Sea-Tac.
The vendor floor spans the full hobby. Sports card dealers stock deep MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer inventory across every era — vintage Topps, Bowman, Fleer, and Goudey from the 1950s through the 1980s, junk-wax 1990s staples, and modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Topps Chrome, Bowman Draft, and high-end National Treasures, Flawless, and Immaculate. Seattle Mariners, Seahawks, Kraken, Sounders, Storm, Washington Huskies, and Gonzaga inventory runs deep. TCG tables cover Pokémon from vintage WOTC through modern Scarlet & Violet and Japanese exclusives, plus Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z Fusion World, Digimon, Star Wars Unlimited, and Flesh and Blood. Locked cases display PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC graded slabs, and additional tables carry autographed memorabilia, jerseys, comics, Funko Pops, video games, and hobby supplies. On-site grading submission drop-off and live case breaks run throughout the weekend.
Saturday hours run 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST and Sunday runs 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM PST. General admission is sold at the door and online, with a discounted two-day pass and VIP early-entry bundles for collectors who want first pick before the public hour each morning. Kids 12 and under enter free with a paying adult. Door prizes, raffles, and giveaways run throughout the weekend.
The Seattle Southside Conference Center is located in Tukwila just off I-5 and I-405 near Southcenter, a short ride from the Tukwila International Boulevard light rail station and minutes from Sea-Tac Airport. The venue is climate-controlled, ADA-accessible, and laid out on a single convention level with wide aisles. Free and low-cost parking is plentiful, and the Westfield Southcenter mall plus dozens of restaurants and hotels sit within minutes — ideal for out-of-town attendees.
This convention fits every collector type. Serious buyers use VIP early-entry Saturday to work the high-end before the weekend crowds. Flippers, breakers, and content creators restock and stream all weekend. Families love the free child admission and the broad mix. Competitive TCG players scout singles between casual games.
For the best experience, buy the two-day pass, arrive early Saturday, bring cash plus digital-payment backups, and carry a want list sorted by category. Pack sleeves, top loaders, and a carrying box, and use Sunday for relaxed negotiation. Follow the convention's Instagram and Facebook pages for guest announcements, floor plans, and ticket links.