The San Jose Card Show returns to the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose for a fall 2026 edition, bringing the Bay Area's premier trading card convention back to Gateway Plaza for another big weekend of buying, selling, and trading. (The San Jose Card Show runs on a rotating bi-monthly schedule; the October weekend shown here is representative — confirm the exact dates on the official site before you go.) Following the show's signature format, expect a packed, two-floor event with hundreds of top sports and TCG vendors and the energy of a true destination convention in the heart of Silicon Valley.
The San Jose Card Show has built its reputation on scale and selection. Past editions have featured 250-plus vendors set up upstairs and downstairs, and the fall show should be no different. Sports collectors will find MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer cards across every era — modern Topps Chrome, Bowman Chrome prospects, Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, and Mosaic alongside vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer, plus a deep wall of graded PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC slabs, star rookies, numbered parallels, and autographed memorabilia. Trading card game fans get an equally rich floor: Pokemon singles and sealed product, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z, plus sealed wax, comics, Funko Pops, and every supply you could need.
Following the show's usual pattern, hours run 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day with VIP early entry at 9:30 AM, and the organizers typically run sponsor giveaways throughout the weekend — general admission includes a giveaway ticket and VIP includes two, drawn randomly across the day. Kids 12 and under are generally admitted free with a paying adult, making it a great family outing. Confirm the current ticket prices, giveaway details, and exact hours on the official site, since these can vary by edition.
The DoubleTree by Hilton at 2050 Gateway Plaza offers a large, air-conditioned event space with easy access from Highways 101 and 87 and a location minutes from Mineta San Jose International Airport, drawing attendees from San Jose, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, Fremont, and across Northern California. Parking is typically $5 with a validation code available inside the venue, so validate rather than paying full price.
Who should attend? This show is built for the full spectrum of the hobby — casual collectors, families, set builders, vintage hunters, competitive TCG players, and serious buyers chasing high-end slabs. With a two-floor footprint and hundreds of tables, it rewards a full day of digging, and the fall timing means new football and basketball product is hitting tables alongside the usual deep back-catalog.
To get the most out of it, strongly consider VIP early entry if you are chasing specific cards, and arrive right at open for the freshest inventory. Bring cash for the quickest deals, keep Venmo or Zelle handy, and carry a sorted want list with target prices. Pack a slab case and extra top loaders for pickups, and bring a trade binder if you deal. For confirmed fall dates, tickets, and details, visit sanjose-cardshow.com and follow @sanjosecardshow on Instagram.