Card Center closes out the year with its December show on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2026 — the last first-weekend edition of 2026 and, for a lot of mid-cities collectors, the most useful one. December show floors change character: dealers stock heavily for holiday buyers, sealed product volume goes up, and gift-grade graded cards get pulled out of long-term inventory and put in the case.
Pokemon leads the room as always, with sealed booster boxes, elite trainer boxes, collection tins and holiday bundles alongside graded vintage in PSA, BGS and CGC holders, Japanese product, promos and deep binder singles for players. One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, Dragon Ball, Lorcana and Riftbound all have dealers. Sports cards hold a meaningful share of the tables with MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL singles, slabs, wax and team lots; December means football down the stretch, basketball and hockey mid-season, and baseball collectors already thinking about next year's rookies. Comics, supplies, toys and mixed collectibles fill the remaining space.
Saturday runs 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with the fuller dealer turnout — the day to come if you are shopping for someone else and need selection. Sunday runs 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, quieter and better for negotiating, with dealers who have covered their costs and would rather sell than store. The Cars and Cards lot meetup returns Sunday morning from roughly 9:00 to 10:30 AM, weather permitting.
Admission is free both days with no ticketing. Parking is free with roughly 125 spaces on site. The room is compact and well lit, which makes it one of the easier shows to bring children to during a busy holiday season.
Card Center is at 7017 Baker Boulevard in the North Richland Hills and Richland Hills corridor, minutes from Loop 820 and Highway 26. From Arlington the drive is about twenty minutes north via Highway 360 or Loop 820, and it is closer still from Hurst, Bedford, Euless, Watauga, Haltom City, Keller and Colleyville. Baker Boulevard and Grapevine Highway have quick food in both directions.
Who should come? Holiday shoppers above all — buying sealed product at a show consistently beats big-box retail pricing, and a graded card in a nice holder makes a far better gift than another gift card. Players restocking staples before winter tournament season. Collectors chasing graded Pokemon at storefront margins rather than arena margins. Parents whose child asked for cards and who would rather buy from someone who can explain what they are buying. And sellers, since several tables buy collections and December is when people liquidate.
Tips: Saturday morning for selection, Sunday afternoon for price. Bring cash. Ask what is behind the counter — the best sealed boxes are usually held back rather than displayed, especially in December. If you are buying a gift, ask the dealer to sleeve and top-load it properly. Bring your binder; trade traffic stays heavy right through the holidays.
For confirmed hours and the 2027 calendar, check the TCDB listing or Card Center's social media.