The 42nd St Card Show returns to the Westin New York Grand Central on Saturday, October 17, 2026, for its October edition, running from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM in the hotel's ballroom space at 212 East 42nd Street. It is Manhattan's largest recurring card show and the one that out-of-town dealers actually travel for, which gives it a deeper bench of high-end inventory than any other show inside the city limits. October brings the show into peak football season and the run-up to the holidays, so expect NFL rookies and vintage to be especially active.
The floor is broad. Sports cards are the anchor across MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL, with everything from modern hobby chase cards, numbered parallels, and autographs to graded vintage from the 1950s through the 1990s, and a strong showing of PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC slabs. Trading card games are a substantial second pillar, with Pokemon, One Piece, and Magic: The Gathering singles and sealed product, and memorabilia, supplies, and collectibles fill out the room. Because the show also runs Friday night editions, some dealers hold their best material for the Saturday crowd.
Hours are 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, a long single session; early bird entry has been offered at prior editions, so check the42ndstcardshow.com for any early access option and the current door price. The extended evening hours make it easy to attend after a morning commitment, and the last two hours are the best window for negotiating. The hotel setting is comfortable for families, and kids are welcome.
The Westin is directly east of Grand Central Terminal, which makes transit the obvious choice: the 4, 5, 6, 7, and S trains, Metro-North, and the LIRR all arrive within a couple of blocks. Driving into Midtown on a Saturday is workable but expensive; garages on 41st and 42nd Streets are available if needed. The area has endless food options for a mid-show break.
Who should attend: serious collectors hunting graded vintage and high-end modern, football collectors in the heart of the season, Pokemon and One Piece buyers who want a Manhattan show with real TCG depth, families, and dealers who want the strongest buying crowd in the city. Visitors to New York will find it the easiest show to reach from any hotel.
Tips: arrive at opening or grab early bird access if you are chasing specific slabs, since the best material moves in the first hour. Bring cash for the best pricing, bring a want list with target prices, and do a full lap before buying because chase cards surface at multiple tables. Stay late if you are bargain hunting. For dates, early bird details, and table reservations, visit the42ndstcardshow.com or contact promoter Laz at 201-527-8332.