The Sacramento Sports Card & Autograph Expo — Fall Show returns to @the Grounds at the Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026 for the fall flagship of the Sacramento metro's largest dedicated sports-cards and autograph weekend. Hosted 20 minutes northeast of downtown Sacramento at 700 Event Center Drive in Roseville, this two-day Labor Day weekend expo regularly fields 80-plus dealer tables and 20-plus autograph guests, drawing collectors from Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, Citrus Heights, Carmichael, Davis, Stockton, Reno, the Bay Area, and across Northern California. Labor Day weekend timing places the show onto the front of the NFL regular season, the MLB playoff push with the Athletics, Dodgers, and Giants chasing October baseball, the Sacramento State Hornets and UC Davis Aggies football openers, and the post-National Sports Collectors Convention restock cycle when dealers return with fresh inventory.
The vendor floor packs @the Grounds with sports-first inventory. Sports tables stock deep MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, MMA, soccer, and college football across every era — vintage Topps, Bowman, Fleer, Goudey, and pre-war tobacco runs from the early 1900s through the 1980s, junk-wax 1990s monster boxes, and modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Mosaic, Topps Chrome, and premium Topps Dynasty, National Treasures, Flawless, and Immaculate. This early-September show is the best window of the year for NFL rookie speculation — 2026 Panini Prizm Football, Mosaic Football, Donruss Football, and Score Football are racked and ripe for breaking. Sacramento Kings, River Cats, Athletics, Giants, Dodgers, Padres, 49ers, Raiders, Rams, Warriors, Lakers, Sharks, Golden Knights, Sacramento State Hornets, UC Davis Aggies, and Sacramento Republic FC inventory moves consistently. Locked cases display PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC graded slabs alongside framed jerseys, autographed bats, helmets, baseballs, footballs, basketballs, hockey pucks, vintage comics, Funko Pops, and hobby supplies. Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, and Disney Lorcana sealed product and singles are also present at multiple tables.
The defining feature of this show is the in-person autograph lineup. Past shows have featured former Kings, Giants, A's, 49ers, Raiders, and Warriors players, with current guest announcements rolling out through the operator's social channels in the weeks leading up to the event. Autograph pricing is set per-guest and varies — bring cash for the autograph booths since some guests are cash-only. The operator also runs photo-op booths and inscription add-ons.
Doors open Saturday September 5 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM PDT for the full main-show floor and the heaviest guest lineup, and Sunday September 6 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT for the closing day. General admission runs around $10–$15 per day; VIP and weekend passes are available through the operator's website. Kids 12 and under are typically admitted free with a paying adult. On-site PSA and SGC submission booths usually operate both days.
@the Grounds is at 700 Event Center Drive, Roseville, CA 95678, easily accessible from I-80 at the Atlantic Street exit. The main exhibition hall is climate-controlled and ADA-accessible. Free on-site parking is plentiful, and the Roseville Galleria and Westfield Galleria sit five minutes south with dozens of restaurant options.
For the best experience, lock in a VIP ticket if you want guaranteed autograph-line access, arrive Saturday morning to hit guest tables before lines back up, bring cash for autographs, and carry a sorted want list for the dealer floor. Pack penny sleeves, top loaders, and a hard-sided slab case. Follow @the Grounds and the operator's social channels for guest announcements and ticket links.