The Stargaze Card Show sets up at VFW Post 8787 in Austin on Sunday, September 20, 2026, bringing more than 40 vendors and free admission to a laid-back Sunday afternoon of sports cards, Pokemon, and collectibles. Held in a veterans hall rather than a hotel ballroom, Stargaze has a community feel that regulars love, and its afternoon hours make it an easy stop after the Saturday shows around town.
The floor is a mix of sports and trading card games. Sports card dealers bring NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL inventory with a natural Longhorns, Cowboys, Texans, and Spurs lean, from base rookies and dollar boxes to graded slabs, autographs, and numbered parallels. Trading card game vendors stock Pokemon singles, vintage holos, graded cards, and sealed product alongside Magic: The Gathering, One Piece Card Game, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Disney Lorcana. Expect Funko Pops, memorabilia, and general collectibles at a few tables. Because many of the vendors are local collectors rather than touring dealers, prices are approachable and trades are easy to negotiate.
The show runs from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The opening hour draws the most serious buyers; the final hour is when vendors are most flexible on price before packing up.
Admission is free and no tickets are required. Kids are welcome, and the VFW hall setting is relaxed and family-friendly.
VFW Post 8787 is located at 500 VFW Road, Austin, TX 78753, in North Austin just off Interstate 35 near Braker Lane. Parking in the post's lot is free. Restaurants along North Lamar and Braker Lane are a short drive away. Supporting the post with a drink or snack purchase is a nice way to thank the hosts.
Stargaze suits casual collectors, families looking for a Sunday outing, sports card and Pokemon buyers who want a local show without an entry fee, and traders who appreciate a friendly, unhurried room. Serious buyers hunting high-end graded inventory should treat it as a supplement to the larger ATX Card Show weekends.
To make the most of it, arrive at noon for the freshest showcases, bring cash for the best deals, and carry a sorted trade binder and want list. Lap the whole hall before buying, and bring cards to sell since several vendors buy collections.
For updates and future dates, follow Stargaze Card Show on social media or check the listing on TCG Shows Near Me. Confirm hours before driving over, as hall events occasionally adjust.
A practical note: VFW halls tend to have limited floor space, so a 40-plus vendor show fills the room quickly. Regulars recommend arriving in the first hour, doing a full lap, and then settling in to trade near the entrance where the collector-to-collector activity is busiest.