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Shops Hosting Events Card Shops in California

Find local shops hosting events card shops in California — browse hours, ratings, Street View photos, and directions for every listed shop.

108Shops in California
15Cities Covered
San DiegoMost Shops

There are 108 Shops Hosting Events card shops listed in California, spread across 15 cities including San Diego, Los Angeles, and Rancho Cucamonga. Highest-rated currently: Gamescape in San Francisco.

The shops listed here host regular in-store events — Friday Night Magic, Pokémon League nights, Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, sealed-product breaks, and player meetups. Event-hosting shops are typically the social anchors of a local card community, and walking into one for the first time during an event is the fastest way to learn the scene.

Top Shops Hosting Events Shops

Highest-rated shops in our directory carrying shops hosting events.

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Gamescape storefront
Gamescape
762 reviews
⭐ Top Rated
333 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
⚡ Pokémon mtg 🏆 Events
Hours
Mon–Sat 11AM–7PM · Sun 11AM–6PM
● Closed
(415) 621-4263 View Shop →
Bards & Cards storefront
Bards & Cards
107 reviews
⭐ Top Rated
936 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
Tue 11AM–8PM · Wed 11AM–6PM · Thu 11AM–8PM · Fri–Sat 11AM–9PM · Sun 11AM–8PM
● Closed
(619) 937-2211 View Shop →
RWT Collective storefront
RWT Collective
54 reviews
⭐ Top Rated
11301 W Olympic Blvd, Ste 201, Los Angeles, CA
⚾ MLB 🏀 NBA 🏈 NFL 🏒 NHL ⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
Mon–Sun 11AM–11PM
● Closed
(424) 353-6715 View Shop →
TC's Rockets — Comics & Toys storefront
TC's Rockets — Comics & Toys
1,068 reviews
⭐ Top Rated
5155 Waring Rd, San Diego, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events mtg
Hours
Mon–Thu 10:30AM–9PM · Fri 10:30AM–10PM · Sat 10:30AM–8PM · Sun 10:30AM–5PM
● Closed
(619) 713-0078 View Shop →
Versus Games storefront
Versus Games
251 reviews
⭐ Top Rated
1716 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA
⚡ Pokémon mtg 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
Mon–Fri 12–10PM · Sat 10AM–10PM · Sun 10AM–6PM
● Closed
(415) 742-0379 View Shop →
Next-Gen Games storefront
Next-Gen Games
410 reviews
⭐ Top Rated
5450 W Pico Blvd, Ste 103, Los Angeles, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
Mon 11AM–9PM · Tue–Fri 11AM–11PM · Sat 11AM–10PM · Sun 11AM–6PM
● Closed
(323) 938-3400 View Shop →
CoreTCG storefront
CoreTCG
219 reviews
⭐ Top Rated
770 S Arroyo Pkwy, Ste 110, Pasadena, CA
⚡ Pokémon 🎌 Japanese 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
Open daily 11AM–8PM
● Closed
(626) 577-6696 View Shop →
Legacy Comics & Cards storefront
Legacy Comics & Cards
477 reviews
⭐ Top Rated
201 N Orange St, Glendale, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🕹️ Vintage 🎌 Japanese 🏆 Events
Hours
Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri, Sun 11:30AM–8PM · Wed & Sat 10AM–8PM
● Closed
(818) 247-8803 View Shop →
LA Sports Cards storefront
LA Sports Cards
108 reviews
★5.0
1922 W Olive Ave, Burbank, Ca
⚡ Pokémon ⚾ MLB 🏈 NFL 🏅 PSA 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
(818) 859-7800 View Shop →
Cleo's TCG storefront
Cleo's TCG
44 reviews
★5.0
209 E Highland Ave Ste B, San Bernardino, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🕹️ Vintage 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
909-402-4010 View Shop →
Tito Ricks Garage/Cafe storefront
Tito Ricks Garage/Cafe
43 reviews
★5.0
2918 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
Mon–Fri 11AM–8PM · Sat 9AM–8PM · Sun 9AM–6PM
● Closed
(619) 727-6101 View Shop →
Handle It Hobbies
42 reviews
★5.0
8351 Rochester Ave Ste 102, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
909-294-5328 View Shop →
The Light
35 reviews
★5.0
434 N Lemon Ave, Ontario, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
909-395-0935 View Shop →
Haiku Pop Gaming & Collectibles
19 reviews
★5.0
22500 Town Cir, Ste 2175, Moreno Valley, CA
⚡ Pokémon 🎌 Japanese 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
323-607-2801 View Shop →
Goblin Bros
18 reviews
★5.0
129 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events 🎌 Japanese
Hours
● Closed
707-608-4171 View Shop →
Golden State TCG
268 reviews
★4.9
4070 Baseline Rd Suite 120, Roseville, CA
⚡ Pokémon 🎌 Japanese 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
916-742-5657 View Shop →
Tubbys TCG storefront
Tubbys TCG
114 reviews
★4.9
9019 Park Plaza Dr STE AA, La Mesa, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
Mon 1–8PM · Tue Closed · Wed–Thu 1–8PM · Fri 12–8PM · Sat 12–7PM · Sun 12–6PM
● Closed
(619) 439-7631 View Shop →
The Card Goblin TCG storefront
The Card Goblin TCG
65 reviews
★4.9
5456 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
661-654-1327 View Shop →
Collectible Exchange
60 reviews
★4.9
9155 Archibald Ave Ste E, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🕹️ Vintage 🏆 Events 🎌 Japanese
Hours
● Closed
909-256-4840 View Shop →
Game Corner storefront
Game Corner
60 reviews
★4.9
1590 Oakland Rd Ste B111, San Jose, CA
⚡ Pokémon 🏆 Events 💎 Singles
Hours
● Closed
408-320-2010 View Shop →
Triumph TCG storefront
Triumph TCG
47 reviews
★4.9
5494 E Lamona Ave Ste 140, Fresno, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
559-470-5170 View Shop →
Tabletop Tavern
45 reviews
★4.9
1417 Hilltop Dr, Chula Vista, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
619-947-6377 View Shop →
Topspot Cards
37 reviews
★4.9
1571 S Sunkist St Ste J, Anaheim, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
714-733-9226 View Shop →
Tony's Retro Games
32 reviews
★4.9
24032 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🕹️ Vintage 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
510-274-5333 View Shop →

Shops Hosting Events Card Shops by City in California

Cities with the most shops carrying shops hosting events in California.

San Diego, CA 9 Los Angeles, CA 8 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 4 San Francisco, CA 4 San Jose, CA 4 Anaheim, CA 3 Fremont, CA 3 Fresno, CA 3 Garden Grove, CA 3 Moreno Valley, CA 3 Pomona, CA 3 Santa Clara, CA 3 Santa Clarita, CA 3 Bakersfield, CA 2 Burbank, CA 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of events do card shops host?
Friday Night Magic (MTG), Pokémon League nights, Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, sealed pack/case breaks, prereleases, draft nights, and occasional autograph signings or local creator meetups.
Are card shop events beginner-friendly?
Generally yes — most weekly events welcome new players. Show up 30 minutes early to introduce yourself and ask about format rules. Shop staff can usually pair you with a friendly opponent.
Do I have to pay to attend?
Entry fees are typical for tournaments ($5-15 usually, often with prize support); casual play and break-watching is usually free.

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