The Red Rock Collectors Sports & TCG Expo comes to Scottsdale on Sunday, October 4, 2026, billing itself as a premier trading card and collectibles expo — and with free admission, it is an easy addition to any Valley collector's fall calendar. Red Rock Collectors has built its events around covering both halves of the modern hobby equally: serious sports card inventory on one side of the room, deep trading card game selection on the other.
The sports side spans baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, with vintage singles, modern rookies, autographs, numbered parallels, and graded slabs from PSA, SGC, and CGC. The TCG side is anchored by Pokémon — singles, sealed product, and graded vintage — alongside Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece Card Game, and Disney Lorcana. Expect memorabilia, Funko Pops, comics, and other collectibles filling out the mix, and vendors ranging from established Valley shops to breakers and singles specialists.
As a one-day Sunday show, hours run through the late morning and afternoon; the organizer publishes exact times with the event listing, so confirm before you travel. Admission is free for everyone — no VIP tier, no advance tickets — and kids are welcome, making this a genuinely zero-cost family outing in one of the Valley's most visitor-friendly cities.
The expo is held in Scottsdale; the specific venue for this edition is published on the event listing at cardshowdirectory.com, so check there for the address and any parking notes before heading out. Scottsdale venues typically offer free surface parking, and wherever you land in the city, you are minutes from Old Town Scottsdale's restaurant scene for a post-show meal. Early October also marks the beginning of Arizona's best weather, so the drive is part of the appeal.
This show is a strong fit for collectors who refuse to pick a lane: if your collection includes both a graded rookie card and a binder of holographic Pokémon, you will feel at home. Families and first-timers benefit from the free door and welcoming format. Serious collectors should treat dual-focus expos like this one as arbitrage opportunities — sports-first dealers often price their TCG sideline inventory loosely, and vice versa, which is exactly where sharp buyers find value.
Tips for the day: arrive at open for first pick of display-case material, and bring cash for the best negotiating leverage, though most vendors accept cards and payment apps. Carry a want list covering both your sports and TCG targets with current market prices noted. Work the entire floor once before buying, since overlapping inventory is common and prices vary table to table. If you have cards to sell or trade, bring them organized — multi-category shows attract dealers who buy across the board.
For venue confirmation, vendor updates, and future Red Rock Collectors dates, watch the show's listing on cardshowdirectory.com and the organizer's social channels. If the October edition goes well, this series is one to bookmark for repeat visits.