Events

More than a card show.

The National Trading Card Association Convention will be the association's premier annual gathering, bringing together collectors, businesses, industry leaders, educators, creators and organizations from across the trading card community.

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Upcoming association events

Programming rolls out in phases through the year ahead. Hosting a show, meetup or shop night? Submit an event.

Oct 31 2026

NTCA Community Kickoff

Halloween · Livestream · Founding members Q&A and the road ahead · Online Community

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Nov 07 2026

Fall Trade Night

Chicago, IL · An evening of trading across all sports and TCGs · In person Meetup

Chicago, IL

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Nov 21 2026

Collector Education Series: Spotting Counterfeits

Webinar · Authentication basics with grading-industry guests · Online Education

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Dec 05 2026

Holiday Charity Card Drive

Nationwide · NTCA Foundation · Donate cards to youth programs · In person Charity

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Jan 16 2027

Industry Roundtable: State of the Hobby 2027

Livestream · Manufacturers, graders, shops and marketplaces · Online Industry

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Mar 20 2027

National Lobby Days

Washington, D.C. · Advocacy Network · A unified voice for the community · In person Advocacy

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Jun 24 2027

National Trading Card Convention & Hall of Fame Induction

Las Vegas, NV · June 24–27 · The flagship annual gathering · In person Convention

Las Vegas, NV

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