The Maximum Card Show lands in San Jose on Saturday, June 20, 2026, taking over the ballroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose on Gateway Place for a single-day buying, selling, and trading event built for collectors of every level. Whether you are a seasoned dealer working a want list or a first-timer cracking your first hobby box, this is a welcoming, high-energy room where rare finds, fair deals, and friendly faces are the whole point. Tucked just off Highway 101 near Mineta San Jose International Airport, it is one of the most convenient show locations in the South Bay.
Expect a floor packed with variety. Sports collectors will find MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer cards across every era — modern Topps Chrome, Bowman Chrome prospects, Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, and Mosaic, plus vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer in showcases and bargain boxes. Trading card game players and collectors will dig through Pokemon singles and sealed product, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z. Rounding out the tables you will find graded PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC slabs, sealed wax, autographs and memorabilia, comics, Funko Pops, and the sleeves, top loaders, and binders you need to protect your pickups on the spot.
The show runs Saturday, June 20 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for general admission, with VIP early entry beginning at 9:15 AM for collectors who want first crack at the freshest inventory. Admission is affordable and family-friendly: general admission is $10 at the door, VIP early entry runs about $15, and kids 10 and under get in free when accompanied by an adult. As a fun bonus, the first 50 VIP ticket holders through the door receive an exclusive free prize bag — a real incentive to show up early. Parking at the DoubleTree is available for a $5 validated rate, so ask inside rather than paying full price.
The venue itself is a comfortable, air-conditioned hotel ballroom with easy freeway access from 101 and 87, drawing collectors from across San Jose, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, and the wider South Bay. Its proximity to the airport also makes it an easy detour for traveling dealers and out-of-town collectors.
Who should attend? This show is ideal for casual collectors, families, set builders, and serious buyers alike. The single-day format keeps it focused and easy to plan around a weekend, while the VIP option rewards dedicated hunters who want early access to the best cards before the crowd arrives.
To make the most of it, decide early whether VIP early entry is worth it for the chase cards you want, then arrive right at open for the best selection. Bring cash for the quickest, friendliest deals — with Venmo or Zelle as a backup — and carry a sorted want list with target prices so you can move fast. Pack a slab case and a few extra top loaders for pickups, and bring a trade binder if you like to deal. For tickets, the latest details, and updates, visit the official Maximum Card Show event page and follow the organizer on social media.