The Hotel Lenox Card Show brings a full three-day collector weekend to downtown El Paso from Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4, 2026. Held at the Hotel Lenox on East Overland Avenue, this is one of the few multi-day hobby events in the Borderland that begins on a Friday evening, which makes it a natural kickoff for the fall card season. If you have been waiting for a reason to head downtown with a binder under your arm, this is it.
Expect a mix of the categories El Paso collectors ask for most. Sports card dealers typically bring baseball, basketball, football, and hockey singles, along with graded slabs, autographed cards, and sealed wax. Trading card game tables commonly feature Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Super, and it is common to find vintage cards, memorabilia, and collectible toys sprinkled between the rows.
The hours are built around a real weekend schedule. Friday, October 2 runs from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, an evening session that suits people who work weekdays and want first crack at new inventory. Saturday, October 3 runs from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday, October 4 runs from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Saturday is normally the busiest day, Friday night is the calmer one, and Sunday is when patient shoppers hunt for markdowns as dealers think about packing up.
Admission pricing had not been confirmed at the time this listing was prepared, so treat the door price as something to verify with the organizers before you travel. Bring small bills either way, because cash tends to make quick deals faster at the table.
The venue is the Hotel Lenox at 216 East Overland Avenue in downtown El Paso, a historic address in the middle of the city's core. Downtown parking is a mix of metered street spaces and nearby lots and garages, so allow extra time on Saturday afternoon and expect to walk a couple of blocks. If you are coming from Las Cruces, Juárez, or Fort Bliss, the downtown location is convenient to the main highway routes and to several restaurants that are good for a mid-show break.
This show is a good fit for several kinds of people. Casual collectors and families can browse without pressure, first-timers can see what a card show actually feels like, and serious dealers and investors get a Friday-night session to scout inventory before the weekend crowd arrives.
A few tips will help you get more out of the weekend. Arrive early on Saturday for the best selection, or come Friday evening if you want quieter aisles. Bring a written want list, plus a phone with recent sold-listing prices so you can compare offers on the spot. Carry protective sleeves and a toploader or two for anything you buy, and do not be shy about asking dealers whether they will bundle a few cards for a better price. Sunday afternoon is a good moment to negotiate on larger lots.
For the latest details on tables, ticketing, and any schedule changes, check the event listing on TCG Shows Near Me and follow local El Paso card show community pages on social media. Because the organizer information and admission price were not fully confirmed when this page was written, please verify the hours and cost directly before making a special trip. Whether you come for a single Friday night or stay through Sunday afternoon, the Hotel Lenox weekend is a welcome addition to the El Paso hobby calendar.