Mid-Atlantic Sports Card Show
The Premier Recurring Card Show Inside the Washington DC Beltway
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Show Overview
The Mid-Atlantic Sports Card Show is the top recurring sports card and collectibles show in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Held at the Silver Spring Civic Center in Silver Spring, Maryland, the show brings together dealers and collectors from across the DMV region (DC, Maryland, Virginia) for a day of buying, selling, and trading sports cards, Pokemon, memorabilia, and more.
The show runs 4-5 times per year and regularly sells out its dealer tables, drawing a loyal and growing collector base. Each edition features autograph guests, Topps and Upper Deck artist appearances, a dedicated Pokemon/TCG Village, on-site card grading submissions, and hourly giveaways. The convenient location inside the DC Beltway and accessible Metro transit make it one of the easiest major shows to attend on the East Coast.
Whether you collect vintage baseball, modern football, basketball, hockey, soccer, Pokemon, Marvel, Funko Pops, or other trading cards, the Mid-Atlantic Show offers a well-curated mix of dealers and an energetic atmosphere that keeps collectors coming back show after show.
Venue & Location Guide
Venue
Silver Spring Civic Center
1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Parking
The Ellsworth Drive Garage (801 Ellsworth Dr) is directly across the street with 1,300 spaces. Additional options include the Town Square Garage and Wayne Street Garage. Metered street parking is also available on Veterans Place and Ellsworth Drive. Arrive early as parking can fill up on show days.
Nearest Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) — about 30 minutes. Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) — about 40 minutes. Dulles International (IAD) — about 50 minutes.
Nearby Hotels
- Courtyard by Marriott Silver Spring Downtown (walking distance)
- Residence Inn by Marriott Silver Spring (short walk)
- Holiday Inn Express Silver Spring (near Metro)
- Hilton Garden Inn Silver Spring North (short drive)
Nearby Restaurants
- Crisfield Seafood Restaurant (local favorite since 1945)
- Vicino Trattoria (Italian, downtown Silver Spring)
- Mi Rancho (Mexican, walking distance)
- Silver Branch Brewing Co. (craft beer and food)
First-Timer Tips
- 1Arrive early — the $10 early admission at 9:00 AM gets you first pick before the general crowd at 10:00 AM
- 2The show regularly sells out dealer tables, so expect a packed floor with strong inventory
- 3Check the show's website and social media before attending for autograph guest announcements and giveaway details
- 4Take the Metro — the Silver Spring station on the Red Line is a short walk to the Civic Center, avoiding parking hassles
- 5Bring cash — many dealers offer cash discounts, though most also accept cards
- 6Visit the Pokemon/TCG Village if you collect Pokemon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, or other trading card games
- 7On-site card grading submissions are available — bring cards you want graded to save on shipping
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