The Metairie Card & Sports Collectibles Show returns to the Ramada by Wyndham on North Causeway Boulevard on Saturday, July 25, 2026, continuing one of the longest-running card show traditions in the Greater New Orleans area. This hotel-ballroom show has been a dependable monthly fixture for local collectors for years, and its Causeway location makes it one of the easiest shows in the metro to reach from anywhere between downtown New Orleans and the Northshore.
Sports cards are the heart of this show. Expect dealer tables stacked with MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL singles spanning vintage tobacco-era and 1950s classics through the latest Prizm, Optic, and Topps Chrome releases. Saints and Pelicans local heroes are always in demand here, and LSU stars who have gone pro tend to move fast. Graded slabs from PSA, BGS, and SGC appear at a range of price points, alongside wax boxes, memorabilia, autographs, and starter-friendly dollar boxes. Several regulars also carry Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, and other TCG inventory, plus coins and other collectibles, so non-sports collectors will find tables worth digging through too.
The show runs one day only, with doors opening at 9:00 AM and dealers typically packing up around 3:00 PM. The first two hours are the busiest and the best window for serious buyers, since fresh inventory tends to surface at the open.
Admission is free, and no advance tickets are needed - just walk in. That makes this an easy, low-commitment stop for families, and kids are welcome. Young collectors can usually fill a stack from discount boxes without straining anyone's budget.
The Ramada by Wyndham Metairie sits on North Causeway Boulevard just south of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway interchange with I-10, with free on-site parking. The air-conditioned ballroom is a comfortable escape from late-July Louisiana heat, and the surrounding Causeway corridor has plenty of lunch options within a couple of minutes' drive.
This show suits nearly every kind of collector. Veteran hobbyists appreciate the familiar dealer lineup and the chance to build relationships with sellers who return month after month; casual fans can browse without pressure; and first-timers get a friendly, manageable room where it is easy to ask questions and learn. Dealers here also actively buy collections, so if you have inherited cards or want to thin your own stash, bring them along for offers.
A few tips to get the most out of the day: arrive close to the 9:00 AM open for first pick, bring cash since it still gets the best prices at hotel shows, and carry a want list so you can work the room efficiently. Take a full lap before making any big purchase - with dozens of tables in one ballroom, popular cards often show up at more than one price. If you are trading, bring organized binders; quick, friendly swaps are common here.
For updates on this and future monthly dates, check the show listing on Treasure Hunter or search for the Metairie card show community on Facebook, where regulars and dealers post reminders in the week leading up to each show.