The Pacific Card Collectors Convention takes over the Hawaii Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, 2026, for the largest and most ambitious trading card convention ever held in the Hawaiian Islands. Drawing vendors from across the United States, Japan, and the broader Pacific region, this two-day convention is a celebration of the global trading card hobby with a uniquely Pacific focus that highlights Hawaii's role as a crossroads between Asian and American collecting cultures.
The convention floor features over 150 vendor tables covering every category of the modern collecting hobby. Sports card dealers bring comprehensive inventories of MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer cards from Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, and Leaf, with vintage cards from the 1950s through the 1990s alongside modern premium products like Topps Transcendent, Panini National Treasures, and Flawless. Graded card specialists feature PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC slabs at every price point. Pokemon vendors stock raw singles from base set through Scarlet and Violet, sealed product including hard-to-find Japanese imports, special illustration rares, and graded Charizards. Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z, Flesh and Blood, and other TCG titles have dedicated representation. Comic books spanning Golden Age through modern keys, Funko Pops, vintage toys, anime merchandise, and signed memorabilia round out the convention experience.
The Pacific Card Collectors Convention runs Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday, July 19 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. General admission is $15 per day for adults or $25 for a weekend pass. VIP early entry tickets are $40 and include 9:00 AM Saturday access plus an exclusive convention promo card and tote bag while supplies last. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult. Advance tickets are recommended and available at pacificcardcon.com.
The Hawaii Convention Center at 1801 Kalakaua Avenue offers a world-class event venue with a massive, well-lit exhibition floor, excellent climate control, plentiful seating, and clean facilities throughout. Paid parking is available in the convention center's covered parking structure, and the venue is easily accessible from Waikiki, downtown Honolulu, and surrounding neighborhoods via TheBus and major roadways.
This convention is designed for every type of collector, from first-time attendees discovering the hobby to serious investors making major purchases. The Pacific focus brings unique inventory rarely seen at mainland conventions, including hard-to-find Japanese sealed Pokemon product, Pacific Rim sports cards, and items reflecting Hawaii's distinct collecting culture. Families especially enjoy the wide variety of vendors and the welcoming atmosphere, while serious collectors appreciate the depth of premium inventory available across the floor.
For the best experience, plan to attend both days to fully explore the massive vendor floor, arrive at opening time for the widest selection, bring cash and a detailed want list, and wear comfortable shoes. Stay near the convention center to maximize your weekend, and follow the Pacific Card Collectors Convention on social media for special guest announcements, vendor previews, and weekend giveaways. Visit pacificcardcon.com for full details and ticket purchases.