The Spotlight Card Show returns to Oahu with a two-day production at the Hawaii Convention Center on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2026, running 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days. Spotlight is a traveling show brand that runs large, production-heavy events in Honolulu, Seattle, and Southern California, and its Hawaii editions are among the few shows that bring a real mainland vendor contingent to the islands. Presented locally by ekalight, the October edition fills a convention-center hall with sports cards, Pokemon, and TCG.
The floor is built around the whole hobby. Sports card dealers, including mainland sellers who fly in for the weekend, bring high-end inventory that rarely appears at Oahu's community shows: graded rookie cards of current NFL and NBA stars, vintage baseball and basketball, autographed patch cards, and case-hit level pulls across MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, soccer, boxing, and UFC. Pokemon is a full second pillar with modern and vintage singles, Japanese product, and slabs. TCG tables cover One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana, and Dragon Ball. Past editions have also featured live breakers, grading company representatives taking submissions, and collectibles vendors with memorabilia and toys.
Hours are 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and again on Sunday. Saturday morning is the time for the best selection; Sunday afternoon is when vendors who are flying home get motivated to deal.
Tickets are sold through spotlightcardshow.com, with presale pricing online and a higher walk-up price at the door. At past Hawaii editions, active and retired military with valid ID were admitted free, and kids under 13 were free with an accompanying adult. Confirm current pricing and any perks on the ticket page for this specific date.
The Hawaii Convention Center is at 1801 Kalakaua Avenue at the edge of Waikiki, across the Ala Wai Canal from Ala Moana. Parking is available in the center's own garage for a flat event rate, with additional paid garages nearby and Ala Moana Center's free lots within walking distance. The hall is indoor and fully air conditioned, and the surrounding Waikiki and Ala Moana areas offer every dining option imaginable.
This is the show for serious sports card collectors who want mainland-level inventory without leaving the islands, for vintage buyers, and for anyone who enjoys the scale of a convention floor. Families and first-timers are welcome too; the under-13 policy makes it affordable, and the layout is easy to navigate. Vendors interested in tables should reach out to @spotlightcardshow on Instagram.
Tips: buy presale tickets, arrive before 11:00 AM on Saturday, bring cash for smaller purchases even though most dealers take cards, carry a want list, and pack a sturdy bag with sleeves and top loaders. If you are hunting a specific high-end card, ask dealers on Saturday and circle back Sunday afternoon to negotiate.
For updates and ticketing, visit spotlightcardshow.com or follow @spotlightcardshow and @hawaiicardshows on Instagram.