Front Row Card Show Phoenix — Dec 12, 2026

What you'll find on the floor

The floor covers sports cards in baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer, racing, boxing and UFC, plus Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Disney Lorcana. Comics (Marvel, DC and indie), Star Wars, original artwork, action figures, Funko Pops, toys, video games, sports memorabilia and autographs fill out the rest. Attendees walk the show at field level, and the stadium's jumbotron is part of the show.

Beckett, CGC, JSA and MBA accept grading and authentication submissions on site. JSA authenticates autographs on the spot and MBA provides grading evaluation, so items should be dropped off early in the day to give them time. Many vendors buy, sell and trade, so bringing your own cards to sell or swap is normal.

Tickets

General admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. VIP early entry is $25 for one day or $30 for two days in advance, and $30 or $35 at the door. Kids 10 and under are free with an adult. A limited number of tickets are sold at the show at full price, so buying ahead saves money and time in line. A top-tier VIP pass covers every Front Row Card Show for the year, with early entry. Wristbands allow in and out privileges all day.

Dates and hours

The show runs Saturday and Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM, with VIP ticket holders entering at 10 AM.

The December weekend is the next edition on the calendar.

Trade Night

On Saturday, Trade Night runs 5 to 9 PM in the North Upper Terrace, on the upper level overlooking the stadium. It is free for show attendees and vendors. Collectors show off cards, make deals and compete for free prizes, and it picks up where the vendor hall closes at 5 PM.

Extras for families and early arrivals

The first 200 ticket holders each day receive a free swag bag with a comic book, packs of cards and other products. Attendees can also enter drawings for prizes. Kids 10 and under can play Hobby Hunt, a scavenger hunt through the vendor hall in which they collect stickers and trade the completed card for a prize. Security, ticket scanning and wristbanding start at 8 AM, and early arrivals wait in a shaded area with restroom access.

Getting there and what to know

Parking is free for attendees and vendors in the State Farm Stadium lots, and the East Preferred and East lots sit closest to the entrance. At the June show, attendees entered through Gate 2. Bags go through security, with a fast lane for people carrying no bag or a clear bag, and an X-ray line for cases and boxes, so allow extra time if you are carrying a binder case.

The stadium takes electronic payment only for tickets and concessions, while vendors accept cash. Sealed water up to 16.9 oz is allowed, reusable bottles must be emptied before security, and a refill station is available. Rolling carts, wagons, oversized strollers and rolling luggage are not allowed in the vendor hall, and smoking and vaping are prohibited. The venue is ADA compliant, with reserved seating in the lobby. Lost items go to the Registration Desk in the front hall. Attendees may be photographed and filmed on the premises.

Vendors

Vendor fees are non-refundable, though a vendor who cancels in writing more than 30 days ahead is credited toward a future show.

History

The June 27 and 28, 2026 weekend was the organizer's first stadium show, with a show-day schedule of 10 AM for VIPs, 11 AM for general admission and doors closing at 5 PM, followed by Trade Night sponsored by Pristine Auction. The December weekend marks a return to the same stadium.

Who it suits

The show fits collectors who want a very large floor, from Pokémon singles to autographed memorabilia, and anyone with items to grade or authenticate. Families get free admission for kids and a scavenger hunt, and the free parking and Saturday Trade Night make it an easy full-day outing.