The West Coast Card Show returns to the Anaheim Convention Center for its flagship summer run from Friday through Monday, August 21–24, 2026, bringing 1,200-plus vendor tables and an expected 40,000 attendees to one of Southern California's most iconic convention venues. This is the largest annual trading card event on the West Coast and a true bucket-list experience for any serious collector — the scale, the depth of product, and the energy of the collector community gathered in Anaheim for a four-day weekend is unmatched anywhere in the western United States.
The Anaheim Convention Center floor is massive, spanning multiple halls filled with vendors covering every conceivable corner of the trading card hobby. Sports card dealers arrive with the most comprehensive inventories of the year: pre-war T205 and T206 tobacco cards, 1950s Topps and Bowman baseball, vintage NBA Topps and Fleer from the 1960s through the 1980s, comprehensive NFL Hall of Fame rookie collections, vintage NHL O-Pee-Chee and Topps sets, and modern premium products including Topps Transcendent, Panini Flawless, National Treasures, and Black baseball and basketball. Graded card tables from PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC specialists are prevalent throughout every section of the floor, with on-site PSA grading submission services accepting drop-offs throughout the convention. Pokemon vendors occupy a dedicated TCG hall section featuring raw singles spanning every generation, sealed vintage product, Japanese exclusives, and graded Charizards and key chase cards. Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z Fusion World, Flesh and Blood, and Weiss Schwarz vendors round out the trading card game coverage. Comic books, Funko Pops, vintage toys, sports memorabilia, and celebrity autograph guests — including former MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL legends — complete the full convention experience.
The West Coast Card Show Anaheim runs Friday, August 21 from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturday, August 22 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Sunday, August 23 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Monday, August 24 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. General admission is $25 per day or $80 for a four-day pass. VIP early access Saturday and Sunday tickets are available for $100 each and include 8:00 AM entry, an exclusive convention credential, a premium tote bag, and first access to all vendor tables. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult. Celebrity autograph tickets are sold separately. Advance purchase is strongly recommended at westcoastcardshow.com — VIP tickets typically sell out months in advance.
The Anaheim Convention Center at 800 West Katella Avenue is minutes from Disneyland Resort, accessible from the 5 and 57 freeways, and surrounded by world-class hotel accommodations, restaurants, and entertainment. Paid parking is available on-site and throughout the resort district. Out-of-town collectors are encouraged to book hotel rooms early as Anaheim fills up quickly around the show weekend.
This show is a must-attend for every serious Southern California collector, from first-timers experiencing the hobby's biggest West Coast stage to veteran dealers making their most significant purchases of the year. For the best experience, plan to attend all four days, bring a comprehensive want list, carry significant cash, arrive at Saturday opening for the most energetic floor atmosphere, and follow westcoastcardshow.com and social media for celebrity guest announcements and the full event schedule.