The Project TCG Card Show returns to the Queens College Dining Hall in Flushing on Sunday, July 26, 2026, bringing the borough's largest dedicated trading card game show back for its summer edition. Run by the Project TCG and Project KE crew, this show has become the anchor event for New York City's Pokemon community, and each edition packs more than 200 vendor tables into one of the most collector-friendly venues in the five boroughs.
Pokemon leads the floor by a wide margin: expect vintage WOTC-era holos, modern alt arts and special illustration rares, Japanese exclusives, graded slabs from PSA, CGC, and BGS, sealed booster boxes and elite trainer boxes, and deep bulk bins for set builders on a budget. One Piece is the show's strong second suit, with dealers carrying leader cards, mangas, and sealed product from every wave. Around those two pillars you will find Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana, and Dragon Ball vendors, plus supplies, plush, and pop culture collectibles. Sports card dealers make appearances too, so a binder of MLB or NBA rookies is worth bringing along.
Doors follow a two-tier schedule: early bird ticket holders get in at 10:00 AM for first crack at fresh inventory, and general admission opens at 11:00 AM, with the show running into the late afternoon. Early bird and general admission tickets are sold in advance through projecttcg.com, and general admission is typically priced in the five-to-ten-dollar range, with kids welcome — this is one of the most family-friendly shows in the city. Buying ahead online is recommended because recent editions have drawn lines down the hall before open.
The Queens College Dining Hall sits on the campus at 65-30 Kissena Boulevard in Flushing. Parking is one of the venue's best features by New York standards: free parking is available in campus Lot 5 and street-side around the campus perimeter, a genuine rarity for a New York City show. For transit riders, the Q25, Q34, and Q64 buses stop near campus, connecting from the 7 train at Flushing-Main Street and the E and F at Kew Gardens.
Who should come? Pokemon collectors of every level, from kids hunting their first Charizard to serious buyers chasing graded vintage, plus One Piece players restocking for locals, trade-binder regulars, and parents looking for an affordable weekend outing — the low ticket price and casual campus setting make it an easy first show. Dealers actively buy collections here, so bring cards you want to move.
A few tips to get the most out of the day: spring for the early bird ticket if you are chasing anything specific, since the best slabs and sealed deals move in the first hour. Bring cash — most vendors discount for it — and carry a want list with target prices so the 200-table floor does not overwhelm you. Walk the full room once before making big purchases, because popular chase cards often surface at several tables at different prices. For vendor announcements, ticket links, and future dates, check projecttcg.com or follow the Project TCG accounts on Instagram, where the team posts floor maps and giveaways in the days before each show.