The Indy Sports Card Show takes over the La Quinta Inn on Victory Drive on Saturday, November 7, 2026 for a focused, sports-first hotel card show — exactly the kind of dealer-packed ballroom gathering that keeps the Indianapolis hobby community thriving through the fall and winter. This recurring show is a magnet for collectors who love the hunt: deep dime boxes, vintage cardboard, modern rookies, and the easy, conversational pace that smaller shows do better than anyone.
As the name suggests, the emphasis here is squarely on sports cards. Dealers stock deep MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL inventory across every era, from vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer runs of the 1950s through the 1980s, to the junk-wax 1990s, to the newest modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Topps Chrome, and Bowman Draft. With football and basketball seasons in full swing in early November, expect heavy fresh-release inventory and brisk action on rookies and rising stars. Premium high-end product like National Treasures, Flawless, and Immaculate appears in the locked cases, and there is reliably strong Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, Notre Dame, Indiana, and Purdue inventory for the local faithful, plus Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Detroit-area product. Many dealers also carry graded slabs from PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC, autographed memorabilia, vintage wax, and well-stocked discount bins — and you'll typically find a handful of tables with Pokemon, Magic, and Yu-Gi-Oh! singles for the TCG crowd.
Show hours run 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST. Admission is typically free or a nominal few dollars at the door, and parking at the hotel is free. The single-room ballroom format keeps everything within easy reach and makes it simple to dig boxes, compare tables, and negotiate without the crush of a mega-show.
The La Quinta Inn is located at 5120 Victory Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46203, just off I-65 on the southeast side of the city with quick access from downtown and the southern suburbs. The venue offers free, easy parking right outside the door, climate-controlled comfort that is especially welcome in November, and nearby dining and gas for convenience. It is an easy drive for collectors coming from Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, and Columbus.
This show suits a broad range of collectors. Set builders love digging the dime and quarter boxes to knock out want lists. Vintage hunters come for the pre-1980 cardboard that smaller hotel shows surface at fair prices. Modern collectors and breakers restock singles and chase the season's hot rookies, and families appreciate the low-key, budget-friendly atmosphere that makes it easy to bring kids along for their first show.
For the best experience, arrive right at 8:00 AM when dealers are still unpacking and the freshest inventory hits the tables — early birds consistently land the best deals at hotel shows. Bring cash in small bills, since many dealers offer better pricing for cash and not all accept cards. Carry a want list sorted by sport and player, plus penny sleeves and top loaders to protect your finds, and do a full lap before buying so you can compare pricing across tables. Check cardshows.io for confirmed times, table availability, and any updates to the November 7 date.