Trading Card Con descends on Phoenix for one of the most eagerly awaited card convention debuts on the fall 2026 calendar, running Friday through Sunday, October 30 through November 1, 2026 at the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix. Trading Card Con has rapidly established itself as one of the fastest-growing convention brands in the hobby, built around the philosophy that every badge holder deserves access to the full show experience — 200 or more vendor tables, panels, tournaments, community events, and an electric atmosphere — without premium tiers gatekeeping the core experience. Kids seven and under get in free, and upgrade options exist for early access and VIP-level perks for those who want them.
The Trading Card Con Phoenix vendor floor covers the complete breadth of the modern trading card hobby. Pokémon dealers bring an outstanding range of raw singles from the 1999 Wizards of the Coast base set through the latest Scarlet and Violet era fall 2026 expansions, with deep coverage at every price point from budget bulk lots to high-end PSA and BGS graded slabs of first edition base holos, shadowless classic cards, gold stars, ex-era chase hits, and modern Special Illustration Rares and alternate art ultra rares. Sealed Pokémon product spans booster boxes, elite trainer boxes, premium collections, Japanese exclusive sets, and vintage sealed packs for investment and display purposes. Yu-Gi-Oh! tables cover the full sweep of current Advanced Format, Master Duel, Speed Duel, and classic vintage sets. Magic: The Gathering vendors supply Commander staples, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, and Vintage singles, new fall 2026 set booster boxes, and Reserved List collectibles. One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z Fusion World, Flesh and Blood, Riftbound, and emerging new game releases round out the TCG footprint. Sports card dealers deliver MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, NASCAR, and international soccer inventory with particular emphasis on Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, and Arizona Coyotes local team cards alongside national tier-one rookies and vintage Hall of Fame graded slabs. Tournament events across multiple TCG formats give competitive players a reason to attend beyond vendor shopping. Panels and community programming add a convention dimension beyond the vendor floor.
Trading Card Con Phoenix runs Friday, October 30 from early afternoon through evening, Saturday, October 31 from 10:00 AM through the main show hours, and Sunday, November 1 from 10:00 AM to late afternoon. VIP early access and upgrade badges are available through tradingcardcon.com, with general admission tickets available through the same platform. Purchase tickets in advance as Trading Card Con events at major venues typically sell out or see long door lines.
The Phoenix Convention Center at 100 N 3rd St in downtown Phoenix is one of the most accessible large-scale venues in the region, served by the Valley Metro Light Rail at the Jefferson / 1st Ave station, with easy access from I-10, US-60, SR-51, and multiple downtown parking garages.
This convention is ideal for collectors of every collecting category, competitive TCG players targeting fall format tournaments, sports card investors active in the pre-holiday trade market, families enjoying the Halloween weekend framing, and Phoenix hobby community members looking for a major fall event.
For the best experience, purchase VIP or early access badges in advance, arrive at Friday opening for the freshest vendor inventory, bring cash and a multi-game want list, attend one or more panels for hobby education and community connection, and follow Trading Card Con on Instagram and X for guest reveals, tournament schedules, and vendor updates.