The Tampa Bay Sports Card Show closes out August with a two-day edition at the Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore on Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29, 2026. With roughly 80 tables and free admission, this is the Westshore series at full strength - a bigger footprint than the typical one-day Saturday shows, and a favorite stop for collectors on the Tampa side of the bay.
Sports cards dominate the room: baseball, football, basketball, and hockey from vintage cardboard through the modern era, with growing selections of UFC, boxing, and soccer. Graded slabs from PSA, BGS, and SGC appear at nearly every table, alongside raw singles, rookie cards, inserts and parallels, sealed wax boxes, and autographed memorabilia. Most editions also feature dealers carrying Pokemon and other trading card games, comics, and assorted collectibles, so the show casts a wider net than its sports-first name suggests. Football inventory is always strong at this time of year, with the NFL season kicking off days later and collectors positioning for rookie hype.
The two-day schedule follows the show's usual format: Friday from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Friday's afternoon-evening window is ideal for after-work hunting and typically offers the calmest browsing; Saturday morning brings the crowds and the energy. Admission is free both days with no tickets required, and children are welcome.
The Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore - Airport Area is at 700 N. Westshore Boulevard, immediately accessible from I-275 and close to the Veterans Expressway and Tampa International Airport. Free parking is available at the hotel, and the surrounding Westshore district offers abundant dining within a short drive.
This edition suits nearly every kind of collector. Serious buyers get two chances at the floor and 80 tables worth of inventory; casual collectors and set builders can dig through dollar boxes and discounted singles; families get a free weekend outing; and sellers will find multiple dealers actively buying collections - bring your cards Friday if you want unhurried offers. The Friday-Saturday format also makes it easy to scout the room on day one and return with a plan on day two.
Tips for getting the most out of it: arrive at Friday's 2:00 PM open for first pick of fresh inventory, bring cash since it still buys the best discounts, and keep a want list with recent comps handy. If you spot a big-ticket card on Friday, ask the dealer to hold it or make your best offer late Saturday when negotiating leverage shifts to buyers. Take a full lap before any major purchase - with 80 tables, price spreads on the same card are common.
For confirmed dates and details, see the show's listing at floridasportscards.com, which tracks the Westshore series schedule, or check tampacardshow.com and the organizer's Facebook page for updates and table availability in the run-up to the weekend.