The Showcase Card Show scales up for its August Anaheim edition, taking over the Platinum Ballroom at the Anaheim Marriott on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026. With 300 vendor tables on the floor, this is one of the largest Showcase editions of the year and arguably the most stacked card weekend in Anaheim outside of the big West Coast Card Show convention runs. Two full days, a deep vendor pool, and the signature first-100-in-line Pokemon-or-sports booster pack giveaway make it a marquee summer date for SoCal collectors.
Vendor coverage runs the full hobby. Sports tables cover MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer across both vintage and modern — vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer at the dig tables, 1980s and 1990s wax, and a wall of modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Mosaic, Topps Chrome, and Bowman Chrome rookies and prospects. Graded PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC slabs fill locked cases at the high-end tables. TCG coverage runs deep on Pokemon — Scarlet & Violet singles, sealed boxes, ETBs, Japanese imports and promos, and vintage WOTC-era chase cards — plus Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z. Memorabilia, autographs, sealed wax, comics, Funko Pops, and supplies like sleeves, top loaders, and binders round out the room.
Show hours run 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday. VIP early-access tickets unlock the room at 10:00 AM ahead of general admission at 11:00 AM, which is the move if you have a specific chase in mind and want first pick of fresh inventory. General admission is free with an online ticket reserved through Tickettailor, or $5 at the door. The first 100 ticket holders in line each day receive a free Pokemon or sports booster pack — a signature Showcase perk that consistently builds an early-morning line. Kids 12 and under are typically free with an accompanying adult.
The Anaheim Marriott sits at 700 W Convention Way, directly across from the Anaheim Convention Center and a short walk from the Disneyland Resort, with on-site garage parking and a discounted Showcase room block for out-of-town attendees. Plenty of dining sits within walking distance, which makes it easy to stretch the weekend into a full Anaheim trip.
Who should attend? The Showcase Card Show is built for everyone — families with kids opening their first packs, set builders chasing specific cards, vintage diggers, modern flippers, slab hunters, prospect chasers, and Pokemon and TCG fans. With 300 tables in play, the August edition rewards serious collectors who plan ahead, but the free general entry and welcoming layout keep it friendly for first-timers too.
To get the most out of the weekend, line up for the first-100 booster pack giveaway if you can, walk the full room once before pulling the trigger on big buys, and carry a sorted want list with target prices so you can move fast when a deal appears. Bring cash, pack a slab case and extra top loaders for pickups, and bring a trade binder if you like to deal. For the latest ticket link, VIP perks, and vendor announcements, check theshowcasecardshow.com and the Tickettailor listing.