The Silicon Valley Cards & Collectibles Show returns to Westgate Center on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, delivering exactly what South Bay collectors want on a fall weekend: two full days of vendor tables, free admission, and free parking. Hosted by World of Sports Memorabilia, this recurring show at 1600 Saratoga Avenue has become the default monthly gathering point for San Jose collectors, and the October edition lands right as football, basketball, and hockey seasons collide with the fall trading card release calendar.
The vendor mix is genuinely broad. Sports card dealers bring MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL inventory from bulk commons and dollar boxes through vintage stars and modern graded rookies in PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC holders. Bay Area team cards move fast here, so Giants, A's, 49ers, Warriors, and Sharks collectors should get in early. UFC, boxing, and soccer cards are increasingly represented as well. On the trading card game side, Pokemon leads with vintage holos, modern chase cards, Japanese product, sealed boxes, and slabs, backed by Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z. Several tables carry memorabilia, comics, Funko Pops, autographed items, supplies, toploaders, and storage, so you can restock your setup while you shop.
Hours run 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. That 9:00 AM start is early by card show standards and rewards anyone willing to set an alarm, because the first hour is when vendors are unpacking new material and the sharpest deals get made. Sunday afternoon is the other high-value window, when sellers would rather move inventory than repack it.
Admission is completely free, and so is parking. There is no ticketing, no badge, and no line to buy your way in, which makes this one of the easiest shows in California to attend on a whim and one of the best options for collectors on a budget or parents bringing kids along for their first show.
Westgate Center is a large open-air shopping center at 1600 Saratoga Avenue in San Jose, near the Saratoga Avenue and Prospect Road corridor with quick access from Highway 85 and Interstate 280. The center has an enormous free lot, so parking is never the problem it can be at downtown hotel shows, and the surrounding shopping center is packed with restaurants and coffee shops for a break between laps.
This show fits everyone: families, first-timers, weekend browsers, set builders, and dealers all work the same room. Because entry is free, foot traffic includes plenty of non-collectors, which means walk-in collections show up and get sold on the spot, so serious buyers should stay alert.
To maximize the weekend, come at 9:00 AM Saturday for first look, bring cash for leverage, and carry a want list and trade binder. Compare prices across multiple tables before committing on high-dollar cards, and check back Sunday because inventory changes between days. Ask vendors about anything they are holding behind the table.
For updates, vendor table availability, and confirmation of dates, check the Silicon Valley Cards & Collectibles Show listing on TCG Shows Near Me or contact World of Sports Memorabilia directly. Confirm before traveling, as show dates occasionally shift.