The Glendale Civic Center hosts a three-day trading card show from Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20, 2026, giving west Valley collectors a rare full-weekend event without driving into downtown Phoenix or out to Mesa. Three-day shows are uncommon at this scale in Glendale, and the extended run means dealers restock overnight and prices soften noticeably as the weekend progresses.
The dealer floor is a broad collectibles mix rather than a single-category show. Sports cards carry the most tables, with MLB vintage and modern, NBA rookies and parallels, NFL autographs and rookie patch cards, NHL singles, and UFC, boxing and soccer inventory for buyers hunting outside the big three. Trading card games have a real presence too: Pokemon singles and sealed product, Magic: The Gathering from modern standard staples back through older sets, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and Lorcana. Expect graded slabs from PSA, BGS and SGC in locked cases, sealed wax, supplies, memorabilia, comics and Funko Pops filling out the room.
Friday hours are confirmed at 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, an evening-friendly window aimed at collectors coming straight from work. Saturday and Sunday hours have not been published as of this listing and are described by the venue as check-with-venue, so confirm before making a specific weekend plan. Admission is likewise listed as check-with-venue rather than a fixed price, which at Civic Center shows usually means a modest general-admission fee at the door with children admitted free alongside a paying adult. Bring cash for the door just in case.
The Glendale Civic Center is a city-run facility near 59th Avenue and Glenn Drive in the heart of historic downtown Glendale. Parking is free in the adjacent lots, and the building is fully climate controlled with a single large hall and easy level access, which makes it comfortable for wheelchairs, strollers and anybody hauling a rolling case of inventory. Downtown Glendale itself is worth a lap between show visits, with the Catlin Court historic district and a cluster of independent restaurants and coffee shops within a few blocks.
This show fits nearly everyone. First-timers get an unintimidating single-hall layout. Families get three days of scheduling flexibility, including a Friday evening that avoids weekend crowds. Serious buyers and dealers should target Friday for first crack at fresh inventory and Sunday afternoon for the best negotiating leverage, when sellers would rather cut a deal than repack a table.
Practical tips: work the room once without buying, note where your targets are, then circle back and negotiate. Bring cash, a want list with ceiling prices, penny sleeves and top loaders for anything you buy raw, and a loupe or bright phone light if you are inspecting vintage centering and corners. If you plan to sell, ask early about walk-up table availability, since multi-day shows sometimes open floor space after Friday.
Contact the Glendale Civic Center directly for table rentals, confirmed weekend hours and admission pricing, and check the show listing for updates as the dates approach.