Dallas Card Show
Texas-Sized Sports Card Show in the Heart of DFW
Upcoming Dates
- Sat, Jun 13, 2026 – Sun, Jun 14, 2026Dallas Card Show - June 2026 · Allen, Texas
- Thu, Jul 16, 2026 – Sun, Jul 19, 2026Dallas Card Show - July 2026 · Allen, Texas
- Fri, Aug 14, 2026 – Sun, Aug 16, 2026Dallas Card Show - Cincinnati (August 2026) · Covington, Kentucky
- Fri, Aug 21, 2026 – Sun, Aug 23, 2026Dallas Card Show - Houston (August 2026) · Houston, Texas
- Thu, Sep 10, 2026 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026Dallas Card Show - September 2026 · Allen, Texas
- Thu, Nov 5, 2026 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026Dallas Card Show - November 2026 · Allen, Texas
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026 – Sun, Nov 15, 2026Dallas Card Show - Chicago (November 2026) · Schaumburg, Illinois
Show Overview
The Dallas Card Show is one of the largest and most well-known sports card shows in the southern United States. Held regularly in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, this show has become a destination event for collectors across Texas and the surrounding states, featuring hundreds of dealer tables packed with sports cards, Pokemon, trading card games, and memorabilia.
The DFW area has emerged as a major hub for the sports card hobby, driven by the region's massive population, passionate sports fanbase, and a thriving community of collectors and dealers. The Dallas Card Show capitalizes on this energy, offering a show experience that rivals anything on the East Coast.
With shows running multiple times per year, the Dallas Card Show offers consistency for local collectors who want regular access to a large-format show. The events feature a mix of local dealers and traveling vendors, ensuring a diverse selection of inventory from vintage baseball to modern basketball and football.
Venue & Location Guide
Venue
Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center
777 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013
Parking
The Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center has free on-site parking — an attached garage plus surface lots. The venue sits in the Watters Creek development just off US-75 (Central Expressway) at Bethany Drive, so highway access and rideshare drop-off at the main entrance are easy.
Nearest Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) — about 30 minutes southwest. Dallas Love Field (DAL) — roughly 35 minutes south.
Nearby Hotels
- Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center (the host venue — stay on-site and walk to the show)
- Hilton Garden Inn Allen (directly across the street from the venue)
- Additional hotels (Hyatt Place, Courtyard, Hampton Inn) along US-75 in Allen, minutes away
Nearby Restaurants
- Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm — walkable open-air dining and shopping right next to the venue
- On-site dining at the Marriott (full-service restaurant and bar)
- Casual and chain restaurants along Bethany Drive and US-75 in Allen
- The Village at Allen and Allen Premium Outlets — more dining a short drive south on US-75
First-Timer Tips
- 1Texas heat is real — if attending a summer show, stay hydrated and dress light
- 2The DFW collector community is very active on social media — follow local card groups on Facebook for pre-show deals and vendor lists
- 3Many DFW shows include Pokemon and TCG sections alongside sports cards — great if you collect both
- 4Bring a budget and stick to it — the selection at Dallas shows is deep and it is easy to overspend
- 5Arrive early for the best selection, especially on modern hits and rookie cards
- 6Some DFW shows feature breakers doing live breaks on-site — a fun experience if you enjoy ripping packs
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