Reno TCG Con brings a three-day trading card game weekend to northern Nevada from Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026. Listed by the Trading Card Database under the name Card Show Con Reno, the event takes place at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, the region's largest exhibition venue, and gives collectors and players in Reno, Sparks, Lake Tahoe, and the Sierra foothills a major event without driving down to Las Vegas.
Plan to see a deep mix of trading card game content and general collectibles. Pokémon is the anchor for many attendees, with singles, sealed boxes, graded cards, and tournament play. Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Super tables are common at shows of this type, alongside sports card dealers selling basketball, football, baseball, and hockey cards. Anime merchandise, plush, Funko Pops, and accessories fill out the floor.
The listed hours are a Friday afternoon-to-evening session from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, a full Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and a shorter Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Friday evening opening is helpful for people who work weekdays, while Saturday is the busiest day and typically offers the widest vendor attendance and the most tournament activity.
Admission pricing for this event was not confirmed in the sources reviewed, so treat any ticket price as unverified. Large convention-center shows commonly sell single-day and weekend passes online ahead of time, often with a modest discount compared with the door, and children under a certain age are sometimes admitted free. Check the organizer listing before you buy, and look for any kids or VIP early-entry options.
The Reno-Sparks Convention Center sits at 4590 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502, just south of downtown along the Virginia Street corridor. The facility has large on-site parking lots and is close to hotels, restaurants, and the Meadowwood area, so out-of-town visitors can easily combine the show with a weekend stay. Reno is also a short drive from Lake Tahoe, which makes an October trip appealing as the fall colors arrive.
Reno TCG Con is a good fit for competitive players looking for a local tournament, parents bringing kids who want to try a new game, serious collectors hunting for graded Pokémon, and dealers who want a high-traffic event in a market that has fewer big shows than Las Vegas. First-time attendees can expect a lively but navigable floor.
For the best experience, buy tickets in advance when available, arrive early on Saturday to beat the crowds, and bring a want list so you can target the right tables quickly. Carry cash, since some vendors offer better prices without card fees, and bring protective sleeves, toploaders, and a small bag to carry your purchases. If you plan to play in a tournament, register early and bring your own deck box, dice, and sleeves.
VERIFY: the venue, hours, and admission were taken from the Trading Card Database listing and aggregator calendars rather than a promoter page, so confirm them with the organizer before traveling. Reno is outside the Las Vegas metro, but it is not one of the tracked cities in the rotation, which makes this a useful regional addition for Nevada collectors.