The West Coast Card Show's Sports Edition takes over the Ontario Convention Center for a four-day run from Thursday through Sunday, May 28–31, 2026, bringing one of the most celebrated trading card conventions on the West Coast to the heart of the Inland Empire. For collectors from Santa Ana and Orange County, the Ontario Convention Center is a short drive up the 91 or 60 and absolutely worth the trip — this is the kind of show where serious collectors find cards they have been hunting for years.
The convention floor features more than 400 vendor tables spanning every category of the sports card and trading card game hobby. Baseball card dealers bring comprehensive inventories from T206 tobacco cards and 1950s Topps through modern Topps Transcendent and Bowman Chrome autos and refractors, with massive vintage selections perfect for pre-war and junk wax era collectors. Basketball card vendors stock everything from 1960s Topps Wilt Chamberlain rookies to current Panini National Treasures and Flawless, with strong Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and emerging rookie inventory. Football card tables cover Panini and Topps legends and current stars with heavy Chargers and Rams SoCal representation. NHL hockey, UFC, boxing, and international soccer cards round out the sports card lineup. Graded slabs from PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC are prominent throughout the floor, and on-site PSA grading submission services are available during the convention. Pokemon and TCG vendors bring raw singles, sealed product, Japanese imports, and graded gems across multiple dedicated tables. Signed memorabilia, vintage posters, and sports collectibles add further depth.
The West Coast Card Show Sports Edition runs Thursday, May 28 from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, May 29 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday, May 30 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday, May 31 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. General admission is $20 per day or $60 for a four-day pass. VIP early access for Saturday and Sunday is available for $75 and includes 8:00 AM early entry and an exclusive convention credential. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult. Advance tickets are strongly recommended and available at westcoastcardshow.com.
The Ontario Convention Center is located at 2000 East Convention Center Way in Ontario, CA, minutes from the 10 and 60 freeways and easily accessible from Orange County via the 91. The convention center features massive, climate-controlled exhibition halls with excellent lighting ideal for examining card conditions and grades. Self-parking is available on property, and on-site dining and hotel accommodations are conveniently nearby for out-of-town visitors.
This show is a must-attend for serious Southern California collectors, investors seeking premium vintage and graded inventory, sports fans building player or team collections, Pokemon and TCG enthusiasts, and families looking for an immersive hobby experience. The West Coast Card Show community is professional and energetic, with collectors from across the western United States making the journey for this premier event.
For the best experience, plan to attend multiple days to explore the full convention floor, arrive at Saturday opening for the most active vendor floor, bring cash and a focused want list, wear comfortable shoes, and check westcoastcardshow.com for celebrity guests, grading submission details, and the full event schedule.