The SD Card Show returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds on October 10 and 11, 2026, filling Bing Crosby Hall with roughly 350 tables of sports cards, trading card games, and collectibles. This is the largest recurring card show in San Diego County, and the fairgrounds edition is the SD Card Show's flagship weekend, drawing dealers and collectors from across Southern California and beyond for two full days of buying, selling, and trading.
Sports cards are the backbone of the floor. Expect deep inventory in MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL, with vintage Hall of Famers, graded rookies from PSA, SGC, and Beckett, modern autographs, numbered parallels, and case-fresh wax. Soccer, UFC, boxing, and racing cards appear at multiple tables. The trading card game section is substantial as well, with Pokemon vintage and modern singles, graded slabs, sealed product, and Japanese cards, plus Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, and Disney Lorcana. Memorabilia, autographed items, comics, and Funko Pops round out the aisles.
Hours run Saturday, October 10 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, October 11 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Saturday morning is when the best showcase cards move; Sunday afternoon is prime bargain time as dealers reduce prices rather than repack inventory. An early-access ticket option has been offered for past Del Mar shows, so check the ticketing page for a VIP window.
General admission is ten dollars. Active-duty military, veterans, and children twelve and under receive free general admission with qualifying identification. Tickets are sold online through Ticket Tailor and at the door.
Bing Crosby Hall is located at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA 92014, just off Interstate 5 at Via de la Valle. The fairgrounds offer large on-site parking lots, and a parking fee is typically charged per vehicle. The hall is spacious and climate-controlled, with wide aisles that make a 350-table show comfortable to navigate. Food vendors are usually on site, and the Del Mar village and Solana Beach restaurant scenes are minutes away.
This show is a must for serious sports card collectors and dealers, and its scale makes it worthwhile for TCG collectors too. Families benefit from free kids' entry, casual collectors get an entire weekend to dig, and anyone selling a collection will find many active buyers. First-timers should plan on several hours; the floor is big enough that a single lap takes time.
To make the most of the weekend, arrive at Saturday's open, bring cash for the sharpest negotiating, and carry a written want list. Walk the full room once before buying, use Sunday for follow-up deals, and bring cards to sell since dealers are buying.
For tickets and updates, visit tickettailor.com/events/sdcardshow, follow @sdcardshow on Instagram, or contact Robby at 714-404-1608 or [email protected].