The October edition of Sports Card Show at the Bowl lands on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Shakopee Bowl, and the timing puts it squarely in the best stretch of the Minnesota collecting calendar. Football season is in full swing, baseball is heading into the postseason, hockey has just dropped the puck, and dealers restock accordingly.
Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Admission has historically been free or a token door charge and is not published in advance, so carry a few small bills. Parking is free in the venue lot and along the surrounding streets.
That combination of a low-key room, food service and free parking is a big part of why the show has lasted as long as it has.