The SD Card Show takes over the DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley for a two-day, sports-focused weekend on Saturday and Sunday, June 20–21, 2026. Run by the team behind sdcollectibles.com, the SD Card Show has become one of the most reliable weekend shows in the county, and this sports-cards edition leans all the way into balls and slabs — making it a must-visit for anyone who lives for the chase of a rookie card, a vintage star, or a graded gem.
This edition is built around sports. Expect aisle after aisle of MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, soccer, and racing cards spanning every era — modern Topps Chrome and Bowman Chrome prospects, Panini Prizm, Select, Mosaic, Donruss Optic, and National Treasures, plus deep vintage runs of Topps, Bowman, Fleer, and Upper Deck. Graded slabs are everywhere, with PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC cases lining the higher-end tables, alongside sealed wax for box breakers, game-used and autographed memorabilia, team and player lots, and plenty of dollar boxes and quarter bins for set builders and bargain hunters. Supply vendors round out the room with top loaders, one-touch magnetics, sleeves, and storage.
Show hours run 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, giving you two full days to work the room. Admission is budget-friendly — recent SD Card Show editions have offered free or low-cost general admission with an optional early-access ticket for first crack at fresh inventory; confirm current pricing and any early-buyer window on the organizer's site. Children are welcome with a parent, making this an easy family outing.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Mission Valley sits at 7450 Hazard Center Drive, steps from the Hazard Center Trolley stop and right off Interstate 8 and State Route 163 — about as central as San Diego gets. There is ample on-site and adjacent parking, the ballroom is fully air-conditioned, and Hazard Center's restaurants and coffee are a short walk away when you need a break. The location pulls dealers and collectors from all over Southern California, so inventory depth on a given weekend can be excellent.
Who should attend? This is a sports-collector's show first and foremost — ideal for set builders, vintage hunters, modern rookie chasers, grading-minded buyers comparing slabs in person, and dealers looking to restock or move inventory. Casual fans and families will find plenty of affordable boxes to dig through, while serious buyers can connect directly with vendors carrying high-end singles and memorabilia.
To make the most of it, arrive at the 10:00 AM open — or grab early access if offered — because the best vintage and the sharpest-priced rookies tend to move fast on Saturday morning. Bring cash for the quickest deals, with Venmo and Zelle as backups, and carry a sorted want list with target prices and a loupe for inspecting corners and edges. Pack a slab case and extra top loaders for your pickups. For the latest dates, hours, ticket links, and vendor lists, visit sdcollectibles.com and follow the SD Card Show on Instagram, or email sdcardshow@gmail.com.