The LA Card Expo returns to the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills on Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, 2026, for another full weekend of buying, selling, and trading in the western San Fernando Valley. For Bakersfield-area collectors, the Woodland Hills edition is the closest of the Greater Los Angeles shows — about a two-hour drive south over the Grapevine — and its comfortable hotel-ballroom setting and deep, well-curated inventory make it a rewarding weekend trip as football season and fall releases heat up.
The floor spans the entire hobby. Sports card dealers bring MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer across every era — vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer, 1980s and 1990s wax, and a wall of modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Mosaic, and Topps Chrome, with prospect-rich Bowman Chrome and the newest rookies for the prospectors. On the trading card side, expect Pokémon singles and sealed product, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z, plus locked cases of graded PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC slabs. Many tables also carry autographed memorabilia, sealed wax, comics, Funko Pops, and hobby supplies like penny sleeves, top loaders, and binders.
The show runs across two days, with Saturday typically opening around 9:30 AM and Sunday running a slightly shorter day into the afternoon; check the official listing for exact hours, early-buyer windows, and any autograph guest schedule before you go. The two-day format gives you flexibility to come for a focused Saturday dig or spread your hunting across the weekend.
Admission, VIP or early-entry options, and any guest signing details are posted by the organizer as the date approaches; Los Angeles area hotel shows commonly offer a modest daily admission with children admitted free or at a reduced rate. Bring cash for the smoothest transactions, since many dealers price best for cash, with digital payment as a common backup.
The Warner Center Marriott sits in the heart of Woodland Hills with on-site and nearby parking, a climate-controlled ballroom setting, and quick access from the 101 — plus abundant Warner Center dining and hotels if you want to make it an overnight trip. The hotel setting keeps everything comfortable and walkable, an easy environment to work for a full day.
Who should attend? This show fits everyone — families introducing kids to the hobby, casual collectors browsing for fun, set builders chasing specific cards, vintage diggers, modern flippers, prospect hunters, and Pokémon and TCG fans. The approachable ballroom layout makes it welcoming for first-timers, while the depth and quality of inventory reward seasoned collectors and dealers.
To get the most out of your visit, arrive near the open each day for first crack at fresh inventory and the best deals before the popular tables thin out. Carry a sorted want list with target prices so you can move efficiently, pack a slab case and sleeves to protect pickups, and bring a trade binder if you like to deal. For confirmed dates, hours, admission, and table reservations, check the LA Card Expo listing on the Trading Card Database (tcdb.com) and the organizer's social media. The LA Card Expo runs a rotating Southern California schedule through 2026, so there is almost always another date if this weekend does not fit your plans.