Hype Con Bay Area returns to the South San Francisco Conference Center for its popular Sports & TCG Edition — one of the most anticipated card events on the Northern California spring calendar. Drawing collectors from across the Bay Area, the Peninsula, and as far as Sacramento, Hype Con Bay Area combines a well-organized vendor floor with the energy of a convention-style event in one of the Bay Area's most accessible event venues.
The South San Francisco Conference Center at 255 S Airport Boulevard is strategically located minutes from SFO, making it convenient for collectors flying in from other parts of California or beyond. Easy Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) access and proximity to Highway 101 and I-280 mean collectors from San Francisco, the East Bay, the Peninsula, and the South Bay can all reach the venue with minimal effort.
The show floor features a strong selection of sports cards, Pokémon TCG, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, and sports memorabilia across 150+ vendor tables. The 'Sports & TCG Edition' branding reflects the show's dual strength in both segments of the hobby — rare for Northern California, where many events skew heavily toward one or the other.
Special features at Hype Con Bay Area include grading company representatives, live openings and breaks, hourly giveaways, and a curated selection of featured vendors bringing high-end sports card inventory that typically only appears at major national events. Saturday and Sunday show hours are 10AM–5PM.
Tickets are available in advance online and are recommended for purchase ahead of the show. Hype Con Bay Area has grown significantly each year and draws one of the strongest Saturday crowds of any Bay Area card event. Don't miss the opportunity to browse the full breadth of Bay Area dealer inventory at one of the region's premiere spring shows.