The OC Card Show returns to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa on Saturday and Sunday, November 1 and 2, 2026, bringing its fast-growing two-day sports cards, TCG, and collectibles show to the Costa Mesa Building at 88 Fair Drive. One of Orange County's most popular monthly card shows, the OC Card Show has built a loyal following with a packed vendor floor, a welcoming all-ages atmosphere, and a convenient fairgrounds location that's an easy 25- to 30-minute drive from Long Beach down the 405 and 55 freeways.
The vendor floor blends sports and TCG in roughly equal measure. Sports dealers stock MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer cards across every era — vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer, 1990s junk-wax boxes, and modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Mosaic, Topps Chrome, and Bowman Chrome prospects, with deep Angels, Dodgers, Lakers, Clippers, Kings, Ducks, Rams, and Chargers local-team cases. On the TCG side, Pokémon leads the way with singles and sealed product from vintage WOTC Base through modern Scarlet & Violet, joined by One Piece TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Disney Lorcana. Locked cases hold graded PSA, BGS, CGC, and SGC slabs, and you'll also find autographed memorabilia, Funko Pops, vintage toys, sealed wax, and hobby supplies. The November timing puts the new football and basketball products front and center, plus holiday-season buying for collectors shopping early.
The OC Card Show runs a clean, organized floor with a mix of established shops and independent vendors, frequent giveaways and raffles, live box breaks, and a genuinely family-friendly vibe that makes it a comfortable spot for parents and first-time collectors. The show has earned a reputation for accessible pricing and approachable dealers, which keeps the foot traffic steady and the trading active.
Doors typically open at 10:00 AM Pacific each day, with an Early Access ticket tier that gets buyers on the floor before general admission for first crack at fresh inventory — confirm the exact closing time and ticket tiers on the OC Card Show Tickettailor page or ocfair.com before you go. General admission is affordably priced and Early Access carries a small premium; kids generally enter free or at a reduced rate with a paid adult, so check the current children's policy when buying. Parking at the OC Fair & Event Center is paid and plentiful.
The OC Fair & Event Center is at 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, just off the 405 and 55 freeways, easy to reach from Long Beach and the rest of the South Bay and Orange County. The Costa Mesa Building is climate-controlled and ADA-accessible with wide aisles, and South Coast Plaza and the surrounding Costa Mesa dining scene are minutes away.
This show fits families, kids, casual collectors, set builders, vintage diggers, modern flippers, prospect hunters, and TCG players alike. For the best experience, buy an Early Access ticket if you want first dibs, arrive at open, bring cash plus Venmo and Zelle backups, and carry a sorted want list with target prices. Pack penny sleeves, top loaders, a trade binder, and a slab case. Follow OC Card Show on Instagram and Tickettailor for the full 2026 monthly schedule, vendor announcements, and giveaway details.