Dallas Card Show

Dallas Card Show is a large sports card show held six times a year in Allen, Texas, at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center. The floor runs to more than 700 tables, mostly sports cards with a strong Pokémon and other trading card game presence, and it draws national dealers, collectors and hobby content creators. It is built for people who want a big, multi-day show with grading, autographs and a late-night trading session on top.

What you'll find on the floor

The mix is primarily sports cards, with Pokémon and other trading card games well represented alongside autographs and memorabilia. High-end material is common, including 1/1s, Kabooms, RPAs and on-card autos. Beckett grading is available on the show floor, with JSA authentication also on hand, so submitting or authenticating cards doesn't require a separate trip.

Each show features professional athletes, sports legends and industry figures, with autograph tickets sold separately from admission. Cash is the preferred payment, though most vendors also take electronic payment. Creators, vloggers and media are welcome to film, interview and livestream.

Trade Night runs Saturday from 6 PM to 2 AM at the hotel and is open to everyone. Anyone can bring their own cards to buy, sell and trade without renting a booth.

Dates and admission

The November 2026 show runs Thursday through Sunday, November 5 to 8, with three pass levels. General Admission is $15 per day and starts Friday. VIP is $35 for all four days and adds a Thursday night preview. VIP All Access is $90 for all four days and gets the earliest entry each day. Kids 10 and under get in free with a paying adult. All passes are paid admission and non-refundable.

Trade Night picks up Saturday at 6 PM, right as the main floor closes.

Vendor tables and rules

Tables are in high demand, and dealer reservations are currently on a waitlist, with applications made through the vendor application. Vendor tables include WiFi and electricity. For the November 5 to 8 show, a showcase rental is $50. Vendors with questions, or who find tables sold out, can call 469-656-1445.

History

The 2026 calendar has put shows at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center on March 12, May 14 and June 13, followed by a July 16 edition at 777 Watters Creek Blvd., the convention center's own address. The November show is the next on the calendar and carries the 700-table count. Beyond the six major Allen shows each year, pop-up events run around the Dallas Metroplex.

Getting there

The show is at 777 Watters Creek Blvd in Allen, Texas. Parking is in the hotel garage and typically costs $10 to $15 per day. A hotel is attached to the convention center, with discounted rooms there and at the Hilton Garden Inn across the street. For a Thursday-to-Sunday show with a 2 AM Saturday-night close, staying on site is the practical choice.

Who it suits

Dallas Card Show suits collectors who want serious scale and are willing to pay for early access, along with anyone who wants grading and authentication on site or a chance to meet an athlete. It also suits vendors willing to wait on the table list for a room of this size. Casual browsers can do a single $15 day, and kids 10 and under are free.