The Rift TCG Card Show opens 2027 at American Legion Post 64 on Sunday, January 3, giving Indianapolis collectors their first trading card game show of the new year. Early January is a unique moment in the hobby: many people have holiday gift cards and cash to spend, duplicates from gifted booster boxes to trade, and fresh goals for their collections. A TCG-focused show right after New Year's Day is an ideal place to put all of that to work.
Pokemon anchors the room, and January is a strong month for trading because so many packs were opened over the holidays. Expect a lot of fresh modern singles and special illustration rares hitting vendor binders, alongside sealed product, vintage holos and graded slabs. Magic: The Gathering vendors typically offer Commander staples and recent-set singles, while One Piece and Dragon Ball tables serve players building decks for the new year. You may also see Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, Digimon and Riftbound, plus accessories such as sleeves, binders and playmats.
The listing shows the same format as other Rift dates: VIP entry at 10:00 AM for ten dollars, with free general admission from 11:00 AM until the show closes at 5:00 PM Eastern. Because this date is several months out, confirm the admission format with the organizer closer to the show. Children are welcome.
The show takes place at Kenneth N. Dowden Wayne Post 64, 601 South Holt Road, Indianapolis, IN 46241, near the Holt Road exit on I-70. Winter weather is always a factor in January, but the post's large free lot and single-level hall make it easy to get in and out, and the location near the interstate keeps the drive simple from anywhere in the metro.
Who should attend? Anyone who opened a pile of product over the holidays and wants to trade duplicates, kids with gift money burning a hole in their pockets, and collectors looking to buy from vendors who are restocking after the holiday rush. Competitive players can use the show to prepare for winter Regionals and League Cups. It is also a great first show for new collectors who got into the hobby through a holiday gift.
Tips: organize your holiday pulls before you go, separating duplicates, bulk rares and cards you want to keep. Many vendors will buy or trade bulk, so bring it along. Check recent sold prices for your best pulls so you know what to ask. Dress for the weather and bring a bag to protect cards from snow or rain. Arrive early if you are after sealed product, since vendors may have limited restock in early January.
For vendor tables or schedule updates, text the Rift TCG organizer at 317-772-1152 or check Rift TCG on social media. This date is listed on the Trading Card Database and Treasure Hunter calendars.