TCG NOW takes over the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, 2026 for the TCG-first sister show of the LA Card Expo. TCG NOW is built specifically for Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z collectors and players, and is a meaningfully different room than a general sports + TCG show — think wall-to-wall singles binders, sealed box specialists, deck-building hobby shops, and a higher density of TCG-focused vendors than you will find at almost any other LA-area weekend.
Pokemon is the headliner. Expect deep tables of modern Scarlet & Violet singles, elite trainer boxes, booster boxes, tins, premium collection boxes, Japanese imports and promos, and vintage Base Set and WOTC-era chase cards across English and Japanese print runs. Graded PSA, BGS, and CGC Pokemon slabs sit in locked cases for the high-end chase, with raw singles filling binders for set builders. Magic: The Gathering coverage runs across modern Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Commander staples, and vintage Reserved List dig boxes. Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z all get strong table representation, plus sealed wax, supplies, playmats, and the occasional cross-collectible vendor.
Show hours typically run 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday and 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, mirroring the LA Card Expo schedule. Admission policy and ticket tiers post on lacardexpo.com closer to show week — confirm pricing and any VIP early-access tier before you go. Kids are typically free with an accompanying adult, and TCG NOW consistently draws a younger, family-heavy crowd compared with a sports-only show, so the room is welcoming to first-time TCG attendees.
The Warner Center Marriott sits at 21850 Oxnard Street in Woodland Hills, just off the 101 freeway in the Warner Center business district, with hotel parking on site, plenty of nearby restaurants, and quick freeway access from the broader San Fernando Valley, Calabasas, Encino, Sherman Oaks, and Burbank. A discounted hotel room block is typically offered for out-of-town attendees who want to stay on property for the full weekend.
Who should attend? TCG NOW is a near-perfect fit for Pokemon collectors and players of every level, MTG players, Yu-Gi-Oh! and One Piece collectors, families introducing kids to the TCG world, casual collectors looking for a single-weekend deep dig, and serious set builders who want to move fast across many TCG vendors in one room. Content creators looking to meet community in person will also find this format friendlier than a sports-heavy general show.
To get the most out of the weekend, build a written want list before you arrive so you can move fast on Saturday morning when the freshest inventory hits the floor, bring cash for the quickest transactions (Venmo and Zelle as backups), and pack penny sleeves and top loaders for raw pickups. If you are bringing graded slabs to trade or sell, a hard slab case is worth the carry. Follow the organizer on Instagram (@lacardexpo) and check lacardexpo.com for the latest schedule, ticket links, and any exclusive promo card details.