2026 Card Shows in Illinois
January 2026 Card Shows
🗓 Saturday, January 17 – Collectible Corner Card Show
📍 Normal, IL • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Local dealers and collectors gather for sports, TCG, and memorabilia.
🗓 Saturday, January 17 – Elite Sports and Hobby Expo
📍 Itasca, IL • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A multi-hobby event featuring cards, toys, and niche collectibles.
🗓 Saturday, January 17 – PIKE COUNTY SPORTS & TCG CARD SHOW
📍 Pittsfield, IL • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Early-morning show with cards from competitive games and sports.
🗓 Saturday, January 17 – Premier Card Shows – Rockford
📍 Rockford, IL • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Family-friendly local card event.
🗓 Saturday, January 17 – Woodstock Sports Cards & Collectible Show
📍 Woodstock, IL • 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
All-day card show with plenty of vendor tables.
🗓 Sunday, January 18 – HighRise Con
📍 Joliet, IL • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
TCG, board games, and collectible fun for all ages.
🗓 Sunday, January 18 – Sports Cards & Collectible Shows
Various locations including Springfield and Orland Park.
🗓 January 23 – Pokémon/TCG ONLY Card Show
📍 Kildeer, IL • Afternoon & Evening show
Dedicated gaming and Pokémon event.
🗓 January 24 – Collectors Vault Card Show
📍 Schaumburg, IL • 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
TCG and sports card vendors under one roof.
🗓 January 24 – Premier Card Shows – DuPage County
📍 Wheaton, IL • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Great stop for Pokémon and sports cards alike.
🗓 January 25 – Bloomington Card Expo
📍 Normal, IL • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Local favorite for midwestern collectors.
🗓 January 25 – Joliet Card Show
📍 Joliet, IL • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
A relaxed card show environment with varied vendors.
February 2026 Card Shows
🗓 Sunday, February 1 – Schaumburg Card Show
📍 Schaumburg Hyatt Regency • 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Regularly recurring show with great attendance.
🗓 Sunday, February 1 – Sports & Pokémon Card Show
📍 Gurnee, IL • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Show dedicated to TCG and sports cards.
🗓 Sunday, February 1 – Bloomington Sports Cards & Collectibles
📍 Bloomington, IL • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Area collectors show up with deals.
🗓 Saturday, February 14 – Bloomington Card Expo
📍 Normal, IL • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A mid-winter show for all card types.
🗓 February 20–21 – Council Bluffs Card Expo (multi-day)
📍 Council Bluffs, IL • Evening & full-day sessions
Great weekend event for serious collectors.
🗓 February 21–22 – Comics, Toys, & Pokémon Show
📍 Peoria, IL • Weekend fun for collectors.
🗓 Saturday, February 28 – Quad Con Comic, Toy & Pokémon Show
📍 Rockford, IL • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Toys, cards, comics, and more.
March 2026 Card Shows
🗓 Sunday, March 1 – Schaumburg Card Show
📍 Schaumburg Hyatt Regency • 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
One of the most reliable monthly shows in the area.
🗓 Saturday, March 7 – Hidden Treasures Pokémon/Sports Card Show
📍 Carol Stream, IL • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
TCG and sports under one roof.
🗓 Sunday, March 8 – CC Card Show & Kane County Show
📍 Normal & St. Charles, IL • Multiple vendor stops.
🗓 March 13–15 – Chicago Sports Spectacular
📍 Rosemont, IL • Multi-day major card show event
Big dealers, grading, and huge inventory.
🗓 Saturday & Sunday, March 28–29 – LC3: Legendary Card Collector Con
📍 Schaumburg, IL • Two days of TCG, fun, and community
Includes Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, collectible vendors, guests, and more.
April 2026 Card Shows
🗓 Saturday, April 4 – Bloomington Card Expo
📍 Normal, IL • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Spring show for sports, TCG, and vintage cards.
🗓 Saturday, April 11 – Sports Cards & Collectibles Show
📍 Carterville, IL • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Great regional show.
🗓 Sunday, April 12 – Schaumburg Card Show
📍 Schaumburg, IL • 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Monthly favorite continues.
🗓 Saturday, April 18 – Cards R4 Kids2 Sports & Pokémon Show
📍 Sullivan, IL • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Family-friendly charity card event.
🗓 Sunday, April 19 – Multiple Shows
📍 Normal & Bloomington, IL • All-day card events
Perfect weekend for collectors.
🗓 April 25–26 – Collect-A-Con-Chicago
📍 Rosemont, IL • Two-day trading card, anime & pop culture convention
Hundreds of vendors and special guests.
May 2026 Card Shows
🗓 Sunday, May 3 – Retro City Card Show
📍 Washington, IL • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Classic and modern cards under one roof.
🗓 Sunday, May 3 – Schaumburg Card Show
📍 Schaumburg, IL • 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Enjoy another favorite monthly show.
🗓 Sunday, May 10 – Bloomington Sports Cards & Collectibles
📍 Bloomington, IL • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Spring expansion show.
🗓 Sunday, May 17 – Sports Cards & More Show
📍 Orland Park, IL • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Monthly trade opportunity.
June–July 2026 Card Shows
🗓 Sunday, June 7 – Springfield Sports Cards & Collectibles
📍 Springfield, IL • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Great event for central Illinois collectors.
🗓 Sunday, June 14 – Bloomington Show
📍 Bloomington, IL • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Mid-summer card show.
🗓 Sunday, June 28 – Schaumburg Card Show
📍 Schaumburg, IL • 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Another popular monthly card destination.
🗓 Sunday, June 28 – Orland Park Show
📍 Orland Park, IL • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Local favorites side-by-side weekend.
🗓 July 11–12 – Retro City & Schaumburg Shows
📍 Washington & Schaumburg, IL • Weekend collector events.
Biggest Show of the Year: July 29–August 2
🎉 The National Sports Collectors Convention
📍 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL • Multi-day event
July 29–August 2, 2026
This is one of the largest and most prestigious card and memorabilia conventions in the country, drawing thousands of collectors from across the U.S. and beyond.
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Hundreds of dealers
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Rare and vintage cards
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Autographs and celebrity guests
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Grading and live auctions
Fall & End-of-Year Card Shows
🗓 August 9 – Schaumburg Card Show
📍 Schaumburg, IL • 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Summer finale show.
🗓 September 5–6 – Retro City & Schaumburg Shows
📍 Washington & Schaumburg, IL • Fall collecting events.
🗓 September 12 – Premier Card Shows – Kane County
📍 St. Charles, IL • Weekend card gathering.
🗓 September 20 – Springfield Show
📍 Springfield, IL • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Fall central Illinois event.
🗓 October 4 – Schaumburg Card Show
📍 Schaumburg, IL • 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Spooky season card trading.
🗓 October 10–11 – Collect-A-Con-Chicago
📍 Rosemont, IL • Two-day fall card and pop culture event.
🗓 November–December Shows
Regular Schaumburg shows and Springfield events round out the year.
Tips for Attending Card Shows
📌 Arrive early for best deals and rare cards
📌 Bring cash for quick purchases
📌 Pack a list of cards you’re hunting
📌 Dress comfortably and bring snacks
Whether you’re a Pokémon TCG player, vintage sports card collector, or hobby investor, 2026 is full of great shows throughout Illinois. Add these dates to your calendar, and we’ll see you at the tables!
