The OC Card Show's monthly free admission event returns to the Ambassador Event Center in Irvine for another day of buying, selling, and trading. With 100 vendor tables and free admission, this is one of the most accessible card shows in Southern California — a great option for collectors of all experience levels looking for a low-pressure browsing and dealing environment.
May is always a busy time for the card hobby — Topps Series 2, Bowman, and other major baseball releases are typically fresh on the market, and dealers arrive stocked with new inventory. Sports card hunters, Pokémon collectors, and TCG players all find solid representation at this show across a range of price points.
The Ambassador Event Center on Alton Parkway in Irvine provides convenient freeway access from both the 405 and 5, making it a natural gathering point for Orange County collectors and those coming down from the LA metro area. Ample surface parking is available at the venue.
Show hours are 10AM–4PM. Cash is king at this show for the best deals, though many vendors also accept Venmo and other digital payment methods. This show runs alongside the Front Row Card Show Pasadena weekend, giving collectors the option to hit both events in one big Southern California card show weekend.
The OC Card Show Irvine is part of a dependable monthly rotation through Orange County venues — a reliable fixture on the Southern California collecting calendar that rewards consistent attendance with fresh inventory every month.