The 46th National Sports Collectors Convention takes over the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont for five enormous days from Wednesday, July 29 through Sunday, August 2, 2026, returning to Chicagoland for the second consecutive year and bringing what is universally regarded as the greatest sports card and collectibles show in the world to the heart of the Midwest. With more than 2,000 dealer tables, the most prestigious autograph guest lineup of any annual hobby event, on-site grading submission stations, exclusive convention-only product releases, and the entire industry of card manufacturers, grading companies, breakers, and content creators in attendance, The National is the single most important event on the trading card calendar each year.
The National vendor floor is unmatched in scale, depth, and variety. Baseball card dealers bring T206 tobacco cards, 1933 Goudey, 1948 Bowman, 1952 Topps Mantles, 1950s and 1960s Topps stars, 1970s and 1980s rookies, and modern Topps Chrome, Bowman, Stadium Club, and Panini hits with the deepest Chicago Cubs and White Sox vintage and modern selections of any show all year. Basketball card tables span 1948 Bowman through 1969 Topps Lew Alcindor rookies, 1986 Fleer Jordan, 1990s Upper Deck and Topps Chrome icons, and modern Panini National Treasures, Flawless, and Immaculate hits with substantial Chicago Bulls Jordan and Pippen vintage. Football card vendors carry early 1900s tobacco cards, 1948 Leaf and Bowman, 1957 Topps, 1970s and 1980s Topps Bears legends, the 1985 Super Bowl Shuffle era, and current Panini and Topps Caleb Williams and rookie class inventory. NHL hockey, UFC, boxing, golf, soccer, racing, and Olympic cards round out the sports section. Graded slabs from PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC are abundant, with on-site grading submission, crossover, and reholder services available throughout the convention. Pokemon and TCG vendors bring vintage base set Charizards, sealed Wizards of the Coast era boxes, modern Scarlet and Violet sealed product, and graded gems. Magic: The Gathering Reserved List staples, Power Nine, and modern chase cards are on the floor at premium tables. Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, and other TCGs are well represented. Funko Pops, signed memorabilia, vintage non-sport cards, jerseys, and Hall of Fame autograph guest signings round out the experience.
The National runs Wednesday, July 29 (VIP early access only), Thursday, July 30 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, July 31 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday, August 1 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday, August 2 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Single-day, multi-day, and VIP packages are sold via nsccshow.com. Children 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult attend free. Autograph guest signing tickets are sold separately and frequently sell out — purchase well in advance.
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center at 5555 North River Road is immediately adjacent to O'Hare International Airport with on-site parking and easy access via I-90, I-294, and the CTA Blue Line Rosemont station. Surrounding Rosemont hotels, restaurants, and Fashion Outlets make it ideal for a multi-day trip.
This is the must-attend event of the year for every serious sports card collector, vintage hunter, Pokemon and TCG collector, autograph chaser, and hobby enthusiast in North America.
For the best experience, purchase VIP packages and autograph tickets months in advance, plan multiple days, bring cash and a comprehensive want list, book a Rosemont hotel early, and follow @nsccshow on Instagram for guest reveals and exclusive product announcements.