TCG-Kon bills itself as a mega card convention and takes over the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Norfolk Airport on Sunday, February 21, 2027. It is a larger and more produced event than the typical Hampton Roads weekend card show, built around trading card games with a convention-style program rather than just rows of dealer tables. For collectors in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, it is one of the bigger TCG-specific dates on the regional calendar.
The vendor floor covers the full trading card game landscape. Pokemon leads with sealed booster boxes, elite trainer boxes, collection boxes and tins from current sets, back stock from previous rotations, singles binders spanning bulk commons through alt arts and special illustration rares, and graded slabs from PSA, CGC, BGS and SGC. Vintage WOTC-era cards appear in cases and Japanese imports are usually available. Magic: The Gathering is well represented with commander staples, sealed product and older playable cards. Yu-Gi-Oh! vendors carry meta staples and collector rarities. One Piece, Lorcana, Digimon, Flesh and Blood and Dragon Ball Super all have dealers. Expect hobby supplies, custom artwork and card-adjacent merchandise as well, plus a smaller contingent of sports card sellers.
Convention-style events like this frequently add open play space, tournaments or side events, artist tables, and sometimes grading submission drop-off. Confirm what is scheduled before you go if any of those are the reason you are attending.
Doors open at 10:00 AM and the show runs to 5:00 PM as a single Sunday session. Unlike the free-admission shows that dominate the Hampton Roads calendar, TCG-Kon sells tickets through Eventbrite, and buying in advance is both cheaper and faster than waiting in the door line. General admission and early-access or VIP tiers are typically offered, with early access getting you onto the floor before the general crowd. Children's pricing varies, so check the ticket page rather than assuming free entry for kids.
The DoubleTree Norfolk Airport sits just off Interstate 64 with a large free parking lot, making it an easy drive from anywhere in Hampton Roads and a reasonable one from the Peninsula. Hotel ballroom conditions mean climate control, carpeted floors, clean restrooms and food available on site.
Who should attend: Pokemon and TCG collectors who want a bigger vendor count than a shop show can offer, competitive players hunting singles, traders, and anyone willing to pay admission in exchange for a deeper floor. Collectors on a tight budget who mainly browse may prefer one of the free 757 Card Shows dates instead.
Tips for the best experience: buy your ticket in advance and consider early access if there is a specific card you are chasing, because a paid early hour is the difference between finding it and hearing that it sold. Bring cash in small bills even though most vendors take cards. Carry a want list organized by set and number. Do a full lap before spending. Ask about bundle pricing on multiple singles. Bring a trade binder if you swap. And check the ticket page for the vendor list and any announced guests before you commit.
VERIFY: hours and ticket tiers are drawn from the Eventbrite listing; confirm pricing and floor plan there before you travel.
