The SD Card Show wraps up its 2026 calendar with a holiday edition on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Mission Valley. Landing the weekend before Christmas, this 140-plus table show is perfectly timed for last-minute gift shopping, year-end collection sales, and one final chance to hunt grails before the calendar turns. It is the SD Card Show's most gift-friendly date, with vendors stocking sealed product and starter-friendly inventory alongside their usual high-end showcases.
The floor covers the full hobby. Sports card dealers bring MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL inventory from vintage Hall of Famers and graded rookies to modern autographs and numbered parallels, with soccer, UFC, and boxing cards at multiple tables. Trading card game vendors stock Pokemon singles, slabs, and sealed product, plus Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece Card Game, and Disney Lorcana. Expect extra emphasis on sealed booster boxes, elite trainer boxes, and gift tins in December. Memorabilia, autographed items, Funko Pops, and comics fill out the room, and many vendors buy collections outright, which makes this a good stop if you want to convert cards to cash before year-end.
The show runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The opening hour is when the best showcase cards move, and the final hour is when vendors are most willing to cut a deal rather than pack product away for the holidays.
Admission pricing for this edition had not been published at the time of listing. Past hotel editions of the SD Card Show have offered free or low-cost entry with children admitted free alongside an adult. Confirm pricing on the organizer's Facebook page or the TCG Shows Near Me listing before attending.
The DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Mission Valley is located at 7450 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92108, adjacent to the Hazard Center shopping complex and the Hazard Center trolley station on the Green Line. Hotel self-parking is available for a fee, and the neighboring shopping center provides additional parking and restaurants. Interstate 8 and Highway 163 are minutes away, and Fashion Valley and Westfield Mission Valley are close by for anyone combining the show with holiday shopping.
This show suits gift shoppers, families, serious sports card and TCG collectors, and anyone looking to sell a collection before year-end. Dealers appreciate the strong walk-in seller traffic, and first-timers will find a busy but organized room that is easy to navigate.
To get the most out of the day, arrive at the 10:00 AM opening, bring cash for the best prices, and carry a written want list. Ask vendors about bundle pricing on sealed product if you are buying gifts, and bring cards to sell or trade. Walk the entire floor before committing to a large purchase.
For confirmation of hours, admission, and vendor tables, follow SD Card Show on Facebook, check the TCG Shows Near Me listing, or email [email protected]. Only the Saturday session is confirmed for this date; verify whether a Friday preview is added.