The SD Card Show closes out September at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, with Saturday and Sunday, September 26–27, 2026 seeded here as a representative occurrence in the show's recurring weekend rotation. Run by the sdcollectibles.com crew, the SD Card Show is a fixture of the San Diego hobby calendar, and the fall editions land right in the sweet spot of football and basketball release season — making for an energetic, well-stocked weekend. Confirm the exact September date and any sports/TCG format on the organizer's site before you go.
The room covers the full hobby. Sports collectors will dig through MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, soccer, and racing cards across every era — modern Topps Chrome and Bowman Chrome prospects, Panini Prizm, Select, Mosaic, Donruss Optic, and premium inserts, plus vintage Topps, Bowman, Fleer, and Upper Deck. With football product flowing and basketball on deck, expect fresh rookie inventory and lively hot-player trading. Trading card games are well represented too, with Pokemon singles and sealed product across the Scarlet & Violet era, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z. Add graded PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC slabs in locked cases, sealed wax, autographs and memorabilia, dollar boxes for diggers, and supply vendors with top loaders, magnetics, sleeves, and storage.
Show hours typically run 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday, giving you two days to work the floor at your own pace. Admission is budget-friendly — recent editions have offered free or low-cost general admission plus an optional early-access ticket for first crack at fresh inventory; verify current pricing and any early-buyer window on the organizer's page. Kids are welcome with a parent, so it works well as a family weekend.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Mission Valley sits at 7450 Hazard Center Drive, right off Interstate 8 and SR-163 and steps from the Hazard Center Trolley stop — about as central and transit-friendly as San Diego gets. Parking is plentiful, the ballroom is fully air-conditioned, and Hazard Center's dining and coffee are a short walk away when you need a break.
Who should attend? This is a well-rounded weekend show for nearly everyone — set builders and vintage hunters, modern rookie chasers, TCG collectors, grading-minded buyers comparing slabs in person, families, and dealers restocking or moving inventory. The central location, two-day format, and recurring schedule make it an easy one to fold into your regular hobby routine.
To make the most of it, arrive at the 10:00 AM open — or grab early access if offered — because the best vintage and sharpest-priced rookies move quickly on Saturday morning. Bring cash for the fastest deals, with Venmo and Zelle as backups, and carry a sorted want list with target prices plus a loupe for checking corners and edges. Pack a slab case and extra top loaders for your pickups, and bring a binder if you like to trade. For confirmed dates, hours, ticket links, and vendor lists, visit sdcollectibles.com, follow the SD Card Show on Instagram, or email sdcardshow@gmail.com.