The Maryland Trading Card Expo returns to the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium on Sunday, November 8, 2026, bringing its growing roster of vendors and collectors together for a full day of sports cards, trading card games, and memorabilia just north of Baltimore. Held in the spacious 4-H Building at 2200 York Road, this fast-rising show has built a loyal following by combining a deep vendor floor with an affordable, family-friendly format. The November date positions it perfectly as a fall destination for collectors looking to capitalize on football and basketball season releases and to get a jump on holiday shopping.
The Expo casts a wide net across the hobby. Sports tables carry MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer inventory from vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer through the latest Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Mosaic, and Topps Chrome, with strong representation for Baltimore Orioles and Ravens fans. On the trading-card-game side, expect well-stocked tables of Pokémon singles and sealed product from vintage WOTC sets through modern Scarlet & Violet, along with Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z. Collectors will also find graded slabs from PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC, autographed memorabilia, comics, Funko Pops, and the supplies needed to store and protect new pickups. The mix of sports and TCG under one roof makes the Expo a true one-stop show.
Doors are open Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST. General admission is $10 at the door or online in advance, and children 10 and under are admitted free (limit three free child admissions per paid adult), making it an easy and economical outing for families. Best of all, parking at the fairgrounds is free.
The Maryland State Fairgrounds 4-H Building sits at 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093, directly off Interstate 83 with quick access from the Baltimore Beltway (I-695). The venue is served by the Timonium Light Rail stop and is surrounded by restaurants and shopping along the York Road corridor, so it's easy to make a half-day of the trip. The building is climate-controlled, fully accessible, and laid out with wide aisles for comfortable browsing.
This show is a great fit for collectors of every stripe — families and kids, casual fans, set builders, vintage hunters, modern breakers and flippers, and serious dealers looking to buy and sell. TCG players will find plenty of singles and sealed to dig through, and first-timers will appreciate the welcoming, easy-to-navigate setup.
To get the most out of your visit, buy your ticket online ahead of time to skip the line, arrive near the 10:00 AM open for the freshest inventory, and bring cash along with mobile-payment apps like Venmo and PayPal for flexibility. Carry a want list, penny sleeves, and top loaders, and take a full lap before buying to compare pricing across tables. For vendor announcements, ticket links, and the latest schedule, visit marylandtradingcardexpo.com or follow @marylandtradingcardexpo on Instagram.