The SD Card Show runs a dedicated TCG-only edition at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, with Saturday and Sunday, July 25–26, 2026 seeded here as a representative occurrence in the show's recurring weekend rotation. Where the sports editions are all about balls and slabs, this one is built for the trading card game community — a full room of Pokemon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more, run by the sdcollectibles.com team behind one of San Diego's most dependable weekend shows. Confirm the exact July date and format on the organizer's site before you go.
This edition centers on TCG product. Pokemon leads the way, with singles and sealed product across the Scarlet & Violet era — booster boxes, elite trainer boxes, special collections, and graded slabs of chase cards — plus plenty of vintage WOTC-era and older-set material for the nostalgia hunters. Magic: The Gathering vendors bring singles for Commander, Modern, and Standard, sealed product, and the occasional Reserved List piece, while Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z, and other games fill out the tables. Expect graded PSA, CGC, and BGS slabs of marquee cards in locked cases, deal bins and bulk boxes for deck builders, and supply vendors stocked with sleeves, deck boxes, top loaders, and binders. Many TCG-only editions also feature on-site grading submission, trading zones, and casual play space — check ahead for what is confirmed for this date.
Show hours typically run 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday, giving you two days to dig. Admission is budget-friendly, with recent editions offering free or low-cost general admission plus an optional early-access ticket for first crack at fresh product; verify current pricing and any early-buyer window on the organizer's page. Kids are welcome with a parent, and TCG-only weekends are especially popular with younger collectors and families.
The DoubleTree Mission Valley sits at 7450 Hazard Center Drive, right off Interstate 8 and SR-163 and steps from the Hazard Center Trolley stop — one of the most accessible spots in the county. Parking is plentiful, the ballroom is fully air-conditioned, and Hazard Center's dining is a short walk away.
Who should attend? This is the show for TCG players and collectors — Pokemon master-set chasers, Magic Commander and Modern players restocking singles, Yu-Gi-Oh! and One Piece collectors, parents shopping for kids, and anyone who wants to submit cards for grading or trade in a friendly room. Sports-only collectors may prefer the SD Card Show's sports editions, but TCG fans will find this format tailor-made.
To get the most out of it, arrive at the 10:00 AM open — or grab early access if offered — since sealed product and graded chase cards move quickly on Saturday morning. Bring cash for the fastest deals, with Venmo and Zelle as backups, and carry a want list with target prices plus a sleeve or two for protecting pulls. If you plan to trade, bring an organized binder. For confirmed dates, hours, ticket links, grading details, and vendor lists, visit sdcollectibles.com, follow the SD Card Show on Instagram, or email sdcardshow@gmail.com.