Indy Card Con arrives at the Indiana Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2, 2027, with ambitions to be one of the Midwest's biggest collecting weekends. Organizers are planning for up to 1,000 vendor tables, bringing together collectors, dealers, card shops, creators and hobby businesses from Indiana and across the country. For central Indiana collectors used to legion halls and fairgrounds shows, it is the rare chance to shop a national-scale floor without leaving the city.
Expect a wide range of inventory. Sports cards should be the backbone, including MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, UFC, boxing and soccer, with vintage stars, modern Prizm, Optic, Topps Chrome and Bowman Chrome, and high-end products such as National Treasures and Flawless. Graded slabs from PSA, BGS, SGC and CGC will fill cases throughout the hall. Organizers also highlight Pokemon and other trading card games, so expect Pokemon singles and sealed product, along with Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Lorcana and Yu-Gi-Oh!. Memorabilia, autographs and other collectibles round out the floor, and events of this size often include grading company booths, breakers and creator meetups.
Hours are listed as 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern on Saturday, May 1, and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 2. Ticket pricing and any VIP or early-entry options had not been published at the time of listing; check indycardcon.com for admission details and children's policies as the event approaches.
The Indiana Convention Center is located at 100 South Capitol Avenue in downtown Indianapolis, connected by skywalks to several hotels and within walking distance of Lucas Oil Stadium, Georgia Street and Circle Centre. Parking is available in nearby garages and surface lots at varying rates, and arriving early helps avoid lines. Downtown has plenty of restaurants for a lunch break or dinner after the Saturday session.
Indy Card Con suits nearly every collector. Investors and serious dealers will find high-end inventory and buying opportunities, set builders and vintage hunters will have hundreds of tables to dig through, and families and first-timers can experience the scale of a major show close to home. TCG players and Pokemon collectors should also find plenty to shop.
For the best experience, plan your approach: with up to 1,000 tables, it helps to prioritize sections and set a budget. Arrive early Saturday for first access to fresh inventory, or save Sunday afternoon for end-of-show deals. Bring a mix of cash and cards, a want list and plenty of sleeves and top loaders. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a sturdy bag. Consider pairing the weekend with the Rift TCG show on the west side on Sunday, May 2.
For tickets, vendor information and updates, visit indycardcon.com. The event is listed on the Trading Card Database and Treasure Hunter calendars.