The Long Island TCG Show holds its September edition at the Hilton Long Island in Melville on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This is the flagship recurring trading card game show on Long Island, run by the same team behind the Long Island TCG Show weekend at Nassau Coliseum and the Northeast TCG Show in White Plains. The Hilton editions are the monthly-style version: a hotel ballroom packed with vendors, a steady stream of collectors from Nassau and Suffolk, and a format that has been refined over dozens of dates.
Pokemon is the main event. Vendors bring modern chase cards and special illustration rares, Japanese sets and promos, vintage WOTC-era holos, graded slabs from PSA, CGC, and BGS, and sealed product from booster packs through booster boxes and collection boxes. One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, and Dragon Ball all have a presence, and there are always supply vendors and collectibles tables. The organizers regularly run giveaways and occasionally bring guests, so check the show's social pages the week of the event.
Hours are 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission is charged at the door, with details and any early entry options posted at litcgshow.com and on the show's Facebook page; the Hilton editions have historically been priced for families, with young kids free with a paying adult. Buying in advance is not usually required for the Hilton shows the way it is for the Coliseum weekend.
The Hilton Long Island is at 598 Broadhollow Road, right off Exit 49 of the Long Island Expressway and near Route 110, which makes it easy to reach from either county by car. Parking is free and plentiful in the hotel lot. Public transit is limited; the closest LIRR stations are Farmingdale and Huntington, both a rideshare away. The hotel has a restaurant on site, and Route 110 has every chain option imaginable.
Who should attend: Pokemon collectors from across Long Island, competitive players restocking singles, families with kids who want a safe, well-run show, and traders who appreciate a consistent monthly crowd. Dealers who want a proven Long Island TCG audience should look at table availability early, since the Hilton shows fill.
Tips: arrive near opening for the best sealed deals, bring cash, and bring a sleeved trade binder because trading in the hallway outside the ballroom is a tradition at this show. Walk every aisle before spending big. Future Hilton dates include October 4, October 25, and November 8, 2026. For tickets, vendor sign-ups, and updates, visit litcgshow.com or follow @litcgshow on Facebook and Instagram. Regulars know that the hotel corridor outside the ballroom becomes an informal trade floor by early afternoon, and some of the best deals of the day are struck there between collectors rather than at vendor tables, so plan to spend time in the hallway as well as the room. The organizers also post vendor previews the week of each show, which helps you plan your route.