Dallas Card Show — Nov 5, 2026

Dallas Card Show is a multi-day sports card and trading card show in Allen, Texas, that bills itself as "the Largest Card Show Series in the Nation," with more than 700 tables. It is built around sports cards, with a strong Pokémon and TCG presence, and runs six major shows a year at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center, plus pop-up events around the Dallas Metroplex. It suits collectors who want a full weekend of buying, selling and trading, and vendors who want a large, established floor.

What you'll find on the floor

The mix is mostly sports cards, with Pokémon and other trading card games alongside, plus autographs and memorabilia. Each show features professional athletes, sports legends and industry figures, and autograph tickets are sold separately from admission. Beckett offers onsite grading, and JSA is available for authentication. Cash is preferred, though most vendors also accept electronic payment. Anyone can bring their own cards to buy, sell and trade without a booth, and creators and media are welcome to film and livestream.

On Saturday night, Trade Night runs from 6 PM to 2 AM at the hotel and is open to everyone.

Dates and format

The show is a four-day event. VIP and VIP All Access passes get in on Thursday evening, and General Admission begins Friday. The upcoming show runs November 5 to 8, 2026, at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center, 777 Watters Creek Blvd. Earlier 2026 editions started March 12, May 14, June 13 and July 16.

Trade Night follows on Saturday from 6 PM to 2 AM.

Admission and passes

General Admission is $15 per day, covering the full show floor for one day. VIP Access is $35 for all four days, and VIP All Access is $90 for all four days. Kids 10 and under get in free with a paying adult. All passes are paid admission and non-refundable.

Vendor tables and rules

Vendor tables include WIFI and electricity, and a showcase rental for the November 5 to 8 show is $50. Table reservations currently run on a waitlist, and applications go through the vendor application on the show's website. The show also asks vendors to call if tables are sold out or if they have questions.

Getting there

The show is held at the convention center in Allen, with a hotel attached. Discounted rates are available there and at the Hilton Garden Inn across the street. Parking is not free: the hotel garage is typically $10 to $15 per day.

Who it suits

Dallas Card Show fits collectors who want scale and are willing to spend a few days on the floor, including those chasing autographs, graded cards or high-end pieces. It also suits vendors willing to wait for a table at a show that bills itself as the nation's largest series. Smaller shows in the region run on a more casual footing, but this one is organized around passes, early-entry tiers and a late-night trade session.