The Tampa Bay Sports Card Show returns to the Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore on Saturday, July 18, 2026, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This long-running show is one of the most consistent fixtures on the Tampa hobby calendar, held regularly at the Westshore hotel just minutes from Tampa International Airport, and it reliably fills the ballroom with dealers from across the state of Florida.
Sports cards are the heart of this show. Expect strong coverage of baseball, football, basketball, and hockey - from vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer through the modern chrome era - plus UFC, boxing, and soccer material appearing more often as those markets grow. Graded cards are everywhere, with PSA, BGS, and SGC slabs at a range of price points, and many dealers carry raw vintage stars, rookie cards, wax, and memorabilia like autographed balls, photos, and jerseys. Most editions also include a healthy showing of Pokemon and other trading card games, along with comics and collectibles, so non-sports collectors will not leave empty-handed.
The one-day format runs 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The first hour is prime time - serious buyers are through the door at 9:00 AM sharp, and the best fresh inventory tends to change hands before lunch. Admission is typically free at this venue's shows, and no advance tickets are needed; families with kids are welcome and common.
The Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore - Airport Area sits at 700 N. Westshore Boulevard, immediately off I-275 and a short hop from the Veterans Expressway, making it one of the easiest venues to reach from anywhere in the bay area. The hotel offers plenty of free parking, and the Westshore business district around it is packed with lunch options within a five-minute drive.
This show is a great fit for serious sports card collectors who want dependable dealer quality, casual collectors hunting affordable singles and dollar boxes, and families who want a manageable, well-organized Saturday outing. Because the show runs monthly-plus at this venue, the dealer lineup is familiar and trustworthy - many attendees have standing relationships with vendors who set aside cards for them between shows.
To make the most of it: arrive at or before the 9:00 AM open if you are chasing anything specific, bring cash because it still earns the best prices at negotiation time, and carry a want list with realistic comps so you can move decisively. If you have cards to sell, this show is one of the better places in Tampa to get offers - several dealers actively buy collections, and getting two or three competing offers in one room is easy. Take a full lap before committing to any big purchase; with a packed room, prices on the same card can vary meaningfully from table to table.
For dates, dealer tables, and updates, visit tampacardshow.com or follow the Tampa sports card show pages on Facebook, where the organizer posts each month's schedule and occasional special guest announcements.