TCG Takeover x Countryside Mall is one of the most unique trading card events the Tampa Bay area has ever seen — a full mall takeover that turns Countryside Mall in Clearwater into a sprawling TCG marketplace and community hub for one day only on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Hosted by TCG Trade N Play, this is not a hotel ballroom or a single hall: vendors, players, and collectors spread across both the first and second floors of the mall for a day of nonstop hobby action.
With 200-plus vendor tables across the entire mall, the selection is massive. Expect deep Pokemon inventory from vintage WOTC sets through the latest Scarlet & Violet releases, plus One Piece TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, and other trending games. You will find singles for set and deck building, sealed booster boxes and elite trainer boxes, graded slabs in locked cases, vintage chase cards, and a full range of accessories — sleeves, top loaders, binders, deck boxes, and playmats. Many tables also carry collectibles, anime merch, figures, plushies, and Funko Pops, so there is genuinely something for every kind of collector and every member of the family.
The event features dedicated tournament play areas for Pokemon and One Piece, so competitive players can battle while shoppers work the floor. Admission is completely free, though registration is required to be eligible for the day's giveaways and announcements — and there are big ones. The organizers are giving away $2,000 in free kids shopping sprees, with young winners getting to shop directly from vendor tables live and on-site. Winners must be registered and present to claim prizes, and giveaways are held at scheduled times throughout the day.
Countryside Mall is located in Clearwater, FL, in north Pinellas County, with free mall parking and easy access from Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, and across the bay from Tampa. The indoor, climate-controlled mall setting makes for a comfortable all-day experience even in the Florida summer heat, with food court options and mall dining right on hand when you need a break.
Who should attend? This event is built for Pokemon and TCG players, collectors of every level, families with kids, and anyone who wants a fun, high-energy day of buying, selling, and trading. The tournament areas make it a draw for competitive players, while the free admission, kids shopping sprees, and family-friendly mall environment make it one of the most welcoming events on the calendar for newcomers and casual fans.
To get the most out of your visit, register in advance so you are eligible for giveaways, arrive early to beat the crowd to fresh inventory, and bring a sorted want list and a trade binder so you can move efficiently across 200-plus tables on two floors. Carry cash for the smoothest transactions with vendors, and plan a little extra time simply to take in the spectacle of an entire mall transformed into a card show. For registration, tournament details, and updates, visit tampatcg.com and follow TCG Trade N Play on social media.