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Trading Card Con rolls into San Diego for a three-day convention October 2–4, 2026, bringing its big-tent, community-first take on the hobby to Southern California. Part of the Cards & More Tour, Trading Card Con is built to be more than a sales floor — it is a full convention experience with a heavy Pokemon and TCG flavor, vendor halls, special access tiers, and the energy of a destination event rather than a weekend show.
Ticketing is tiered: a Day Badge runs about $25 for single-day admission, a Weekend Badge about $40 for all three days and the best value, a Gym Badge about $100 (adding early access to Pikachu Hall, priority exhibit-hall line, and a free t-shirt), and a League Badge about $200 for the full VIP experience (all Gym perks plus a swag bag, two meal/drink vouchers per day, and first-access photo ops).
Because the venue was TBA at seed time, check tradingcardcon.com for the confirmed San Diego location, parking, and accessibility details before you travel. Conventions of this size are typically held at large hotels or convention space with on-site or nearby parking and full air conditioning.