The Silicon Valley Cards & Collectibles Show rolls into fall with a September 2026 edition at Westgate Center in San Jose, keeping the South Bay's friendliest monthly drop-in show going on Saratoga Avenue. (This is a recurring monthly series; the September weekend shown here is representative — confirm the exact date on the organizer's listing before you head out.) Free admission and free parking make it the easiest way to spend a weekend afternoon buying, selling, and trading cards close to home, with the new fall product releases beginning to hit dealer tables.
September is a fun time to hit a card show: the new football season is underway, fresh sports and TCG releases are landing, and dealers restock with the latest wax and singles. Expect tables covering the full hobby — MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer cards in every form, from modern Topps Chrome, Bowman Chrome prospects, Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, and Mosaic to vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer in showcases and dollar boxes. Trading card game collectors will find Pokemon singles and sealed product across the Scarlet & Violet era, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z. Rounding out the floor are graded PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC slabs in locked cases, sealed wax, autographs and memorabilia, comics, Funko Pops, and all the supplies — sleeves, top loaders, magnetics, and binders — to protect a fresh pickup.
The show typically runs Saturday and Sunday, with hours generally stretching from late morning to 5:00 PM; because the exact September weekend can shift month to month, check the organizer's event page to confirm dates and times. Admission is free for all guests, and Westgate Center offers complimentary parking in its large surface lots. That free-entry, free-parking combination keeps the day affordable and is a big reason the series draws steady local traffic from Campbell, Cupertino, Saratoga, Willow Glen, and across the West Valley.
Westgate Center sits near the junction of Saratoga Avenue and Interstate 280, making it an easy stop from anywhere in the South Bay, and the indoor mall setting keeps everyone comfortable regardless of the weather. Because the show is inside an active shopping center, it is especially family-friendly — kids can browse cards while the rest of the household grabs food at the food court or runs weekend errands.
Who should attend? This show is built for South Bay locals — casual collectors chasing a player or set, families introducing kids to the hobby, set builders hunting singles, and serious buyers who want to deal face-to-face in a calm, conversational setting. Because it recurs monthly, it is a reliable place to build relationships with vendors who will keep your want list in mind and a steady checkpoint for moving duplicates.
To get the most out of the day, arrive near open if you have a specific chase, since the sharpest vintage and the best deals tend to move in the first hour. Bring cash for the fastest, friendliest transactions, with Venmo and Zelle as backups, and carry a sorted want list with target prices so you can move decisively. Pack a slab case and a few extra top loaders for pickups, and bring a trade binder if you like to deal. For the confirmed September date and vendor announcements, check the organizer's event page and follow the show on social media.