Illinois card shows 2026
Illinois currently has 108 upcoming card-show dates across 58 active show series. The next show is Sports Cards and Collectibles Show at VWF Post 99 in Decatur on Saturday, November 14, 2026. 9 events offer free admission.
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- Sports Cards and Collectibles Show at VWF Post 99 — Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Decatur
- Collector's Vault Night Market — Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Schaumburg
- Burks Sports Cards - Trading Cards & Collectibles # Show 1 — Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Decatur
- Card Show at ESP Baseball & Softball — Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Oswego
- Premier Card Show — Saturday, November 14, 2026 · St. Charles · 9am–3pm
- Vernon Hill Monthly Card Expo — Sunday, November 15, 2026 · Vernon Hills
- Schaumburg Card Show — Sunday, November 15, 2026 · Schaumburg
- Sports Cards and More Show — Sunday, November 15, 2026 · Orland Park · 9am–2pm
November 2026 Illinois card shows
| Date | Show | City · venue | Hours | Admission | Tables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14 | Sports Cards and Collectibles Show at VWF Post 99 | Decatur · VWF Post 99 | — | — | — |
| Nov 14 | Collector's Vault Night Market | Schaumburg · Joong Boo Market Schaumburg | — | Free | — |
| Nov 14 | Burks Sports Cards - Trading Cards & Collectibles # Show 1 | Decatur · Unity Christian School | — | — | — |
| Nov 14 | Card Show at ESP Baseball & Softball | Oswego · ESP Baseball & Softball | — | — | — |
| Nov 14 | Premier Card Show | St. Charles · Kane County Fairgrounds - Prairie Events Center | 9am–3pm | $5 | 195+ |
| Nov 15 | Vernon Hill Monthly Card Expo | Vernon Hills · Hawthorn Mall | — | — | — |
| Nov 15 | Schaumburg Card Show | Schaumburg · Schaumburg Hyatt Regency | — | — | — |
| Nov 15 | Sports Cards and More Show | Orland Park · Orland Park Civic Center | 9am–2pm | $1 | 85+ |
| Nov 20–22 | Chicago Sports Spectacular | Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | Fri–Sun 3:30pm–4pm | $15-$20 daily (kids 10 and under $10, 5 and under free) | — |
| Nov 21 | Retro City Card Show | Washington · Five Points Washington IL | — | — | — |
| Nov 21 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Nov 21 | Cowzah's Card Show | Ottawa · Alfano's Pizza of Ottawa | — | — | — |
| Nov 21 | Sports Card, TCG, Games, and Collectables Show | Chicago · Rickover Naval Academy | — | — | — |
| Nov 22 | Card Kings - Sports & Pokemon Card Show | Waukegan · Lakehurst Center | — | — | — |
| Nov 22 | Riverbend Cards & Collectibles Show | Bethalto · American Legion Post 214 | 1pm–7pm | Free (canned-food donations for local veterans welcome) | — |
| Nov 27–28 | TCG Jam Fox Valley | Aurora · Aurora/Naperville IL | Fri–Sat | — | — |
| Nov 27 | Rock Island CardFest | Rock Island · RINAZ Gym | — | — | — |
| Nov 27 | Sports & Non-Sports Card Show | Toledo · C.C.E.E.B.A. Community Center | — | — | — |
| Nov 27–29 | Big Daddy’s Ridge Sports Card and Pokemon Show | East Dundee · Santa’s Village Ice Rink | Fri–Sun | — | — |
| Nov 27–28 | Break Time Card Show - Oak Lawn Pavilion 2 DAY SHOW | Oak Lawn · Oak Lawn Pavilion | Fri–Sat | — | — |
| Nov 28 | Carpentersville Pokemon/TCG & Sports Card Show | Carpentersville · Top Spot | — | — | — |
| Nov 28 | TCGTradeZone | Chicago · Marriot Chicago O’Hare | — | Free | — |
| Nov 28 | Holiday Extravaganza | Bedford Park · Wintrust Sports Complex | — | — | — |
| Nov 29 | Kappa Collectibles - Card Show | Crystal Lake · Kappa Collectibles | — | — | — |
| Nov 29 | Sports Cards and Collectible Show at Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center | Springfield · Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center | — | — | — |
| Nov 29 | The Alley Grill and Tap House Card Show | Mokena · The Alley Grill and Tap House | — | — | — |
| Nov 29 | SJ Events Pokémon & Sports & TCG Card Show | Crystal Lake · Elara Convention Center | — | — | — |
| Nov 29 | Capital City Card Show | Springfield · Next to Headwest | — | — | — |
| Nov 29 | Stockroom Collectibles "Card Fest" | Oak Lawn · Oak Lawn Pavilion | — | — | — |
| Nov 29 | CS Legacy Card Show | Crystal Lake · The MAC | — | — | — |
| Nov 29 | The Collectors Summit - Pokémon / Sports & TCG Card Show | Summit · Valladolid Banquet | — | — | — |
December 2026 Illinois card shows
| Date | Show | City · venue | Hours | Admission | Tables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4–6 | Corn Belt Card Show | Matoon · Emerald Acres Sports Complex | Fri–Sun | — | — |
| Dec 5 | Collector's Vault Night Market | Schaumburg · Joong Boo Market Schaumburg | — | Free | — |
| Dec 5 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Dec 5 | Collinsville Card Show | Collinsville · The Crossings Church Collinsville | — | free | 100+ |
| Dec 5 | Illinois Valley SportsCard and Collectible Show | Peru · Peru Mall | — | Free | 90+ |
| Dec 5 | Sports Cards and Collectible Show at Cross County Mall | Mattoon · Cross County Mall | — | — | — |
| Dec 5 | H2G Sports Card & Pokémon Show | Franklin Park · American Legion Post 974 | 9am–3pm | $2 | — |
| Dec 6 | Schaumburg Card Show | Schaumburg · Schaumburg Hyatt Regency | — | — | — |
| Dec 6 | The Plainfield Spectacular Card Show | Plainfield · Plainfield South High School | — | — | — |
| Dec 6 | Ivy League Card Show | Decatur · Decatur Inside Sports Center DISC | — | — | — |
| Dec 12 | Break Time Card Show - Oak Lawn Pavilion | Oak Lawn · Oak Lawn Pavilion | — | — | — |
| Dec 12 | Quag Pro Cards at Gangnam Market Trade Night | Chicago · Gangnam Market | — | — | — |
| Dec 12 | Sports Cards N Collectors Show | Pekin · Avanti's Event Center | — | — | — |
| Dec 13 | Chicago Card Show | Bridgeview · Bridgeview Community Center | — | $1 · kids free | — |
| Dec 13 | Sports Cards and More Show | Orland Park · Orland Park Civic Center | 9am–2pm | $1 | 85+ |
| Dec 13 | Chaser's Cards & Collectibles Exchange Show | Naperville · Chasers Laser Tag | 9am | $1 | — |
| Dec 19 | Premier Card Show | St. Charles · Kane County Fairgrounds - Prairie Events Center | — | $5 | 195+ |
| Dec 19 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Dec 19 | 12/19 - Collector's Vault | Wheeling · The Westin Chicago North Shore | — | — | — |
| Dec 20 | SJ Events Pokémon & Sports & TCG Card Show | Crystal Lake · Elara Convention Center | — | — | — |
| Dec 20 | CS Legacy Card Show | Crystal Lake · The MAC | — | — | — |
| Dec 27 | The Alley Grill and Tap House Card Show | Mokena · The Alley Grill and Tap House | — | — | — |
January 2027 Illinois card shows
| Date | Show | City · venue | Hours | Admission | Tables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Rock Island CardFest | Rock Island · RINAZ Gym | — | — | — |
| Jan 2 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Jan 3 | Cowzah's Card Show | Ottawa · Alfano's Pizza of Ottawa | — | — | — |
| Jan 3 | Sports Cards and Collectible Show at Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center | Springfield · Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center | — | — | — |
| Jan 8–10 | The Corn Belt Card Show | Matoon · Cross County Mall | Fri–Sun | — | — |
| Jan 9 | Collector's Vault Night Market | Schaumburg · Joong Boo Market Schaumburg | — | Free | — |
| Jan 9–10 | Lc3 TCG & Sports Madness | Grayslake · Lake County Fairgrounds | Sat–Sun | — | — |
| Jan 16 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Jan 16 | H2G Sports Card & Pokémon Show | Franklin Park · American Legion Post 974 | — | $2 | — |
| Jan 16 | Fox Valley Card Expo | Aurora · Fox Valley Center | — | — | — |
| Jan 23 | Streaming Card Show | Palatine · Harper College, Building A, Student Expo Center | — | — | — |
| Jan 24 | Break Time Card Show - Granger Middle School | Aurora · Granger Middle School | — | — | — |
| Jan 29–30 | Premier Card Show | St. Charles · Kane County Fairgrounds - Prairie Events Center | Fri–Sat | $5 | 195+ |
| Jan 30 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Jan 30 | Pop Culture Collectibe & Card Show | Oak Lawn · Harold L. Richards High School | — | — | — |
| Jan 30 | Retro City Card Show-Sports Show | Washington · Five Points Washington | — | — | — |
February 2027 Illinois card shows
| Date | Show | City · venue | Hours | Admission | Tables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6–7 | Champaign Comic Book, TCG, & Toy Show | Champaign · Market Place Shopping Center | Sat–Sun | — | — |
| Feb 6 | Riverbank Rookies Card Show | Aledo · Vfw | — | — | — |
| Feb 7 | Premier Card Shows-Aurora | Aurora · Hollywood Casino Aurora | — | — | — |
| Feb 13 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Feb 27 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Feb 27–28 | Southern Illinois Card Fest | Marion · Thrillhouse Family Event Center | Sat–Sun | — | — |
March 2027 Illinois card shows
| Date | Show | City · venue | Hours | Admission | Tables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6 | Cowzah's Card Show | Ottawa · Alfano's Pizza of Ottawa | — | — | — |
| Mar 6 | Northern IL - Card Show | Libertyville · Canlan Sports | — | — | — |
| Mar 6–7 | Comic, Toy, & TCG Card Show | Rockford · CherryVale Mall | Sat–Sun | — | — |
| Mar 13 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Mar 13 | Retro City Card Show-Sports Show | Washington · Five Points Washington | — | — | — |
| Mar 19–21 | The Corn Belt Card Show | Matoon · Cross County Mall | Fri–Sun | — | — |
| Mar 27 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
April 2027 Illinois card shows
| Date | Show | City · venue | Hours | Admission | Tables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Apr 24 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
May 2027 Illinois card shows
| Date | Show | City · venue | Hours | Admission | Tables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| May 15 | Retro City Card Show-Sports Show | Washington · Five Points Washington | — | — | — |
| May 22 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| May 28–30 | The Corn Belt Card Show | Matoon · Cross County Mall | Fri–Sun | — | — |
June 2027 Illinois card shows
| Date | Show | City · venue | Hours | Admission | Tables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Jun 19 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
July 2027 Illinois card shows
| Date | Show | City · venue | Hours | Admission | Tables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Jul 10 | Retro City Card Show-Sports Show | Washington · Five Points Washington | — | — | — |
| Jul 16–18 | The Corn Belt Card Show | Matoon · Cross County Mall | Fri–Sun | — | — |
| Jul 17 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Jul 28 | The National Sports Collectors Convention | Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | — | — | — |
| Jul 31 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
August 2027 Illinois card shows
| Date | Show | City · venue | Hours | Admission | Tables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Aug 21–22 | Southern Illinois Card Fest | Marion · Thrillhouse Family Event Center | Sat–Sun | — | — |
| Aug 28 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
September 2027 Illinois card shows
| Date | Show | City · venue | Hours | Admission | Tables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10–12 | The Corn Belt Card Show | Matoon · Cross County Mall | Fri–Sun | — | — |
| Sep 11 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Sep 11 | Retro City Card Show-Sports Show | Washington · Five Points Washington | — | — | — |
| Sep 25 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
October 2027 Illinois card shows
| Date | Show | City · venue | Hours | Admission | Tables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Oct 23 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
November 2027 Illinois card shows
| Date | Show | City · venue | Hours | Admission | Tables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6 | Pokemon and TCG at the station | Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake train station | — | Free | — |
| Nov 13 | Retro City Card Show-Sports Show | Washington · Five Points Washington | — | — | — |
| Nov 26–28 | The Corn Belt Card Show | Matoon · Cross County Mall | Fri–Sun | — | — |
No admission
Free Illinois shows
By month
Illinois shows month by month
By venue
Venues with regular shows
- Joong Boo Market Schaumburg · Schaumburg · 3 dates
- Kane County Fairgrounds - Prairie Events Center · St. Charles · 3 dates
- Schaumburg Hyatt Regency · Schaumburg · 2 dates
- Orland Park Civic Center · Orland Park · 2 dates
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center · Rosemont · 2 dates
- Crystal Lake train station · Crystal Lake · 26 dates
- Alfano's Pizza of Ottawa · Ottawa · 3 dates
- RINAZ Gym · Rock Island · 2 dates
- Oak Lawn Pavilion · Oak Lawn · 3 dates
- Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center · Springfield · 2 dates
- The Alley Grill and Tap House · Mokena · 2 dates
- Elara Convention Center · Crystal Lake · 2 dates
- The MAC · Crystal Lake · 2 dates
- American Legion Post 974 · Franklin Park · 2 dates
- Cross County Mall · Matoon · 6 dates
- Five Points Washington · Washington · 6 dates
- Thrillhouse Family Event Center · Marion · 2 dates
By city
Where the shows are
Crystal Lake (4) · Aurora (4) · Oak Lawn (4) · Decatur (3) · Schaumburg (3) · Chicago (3) · Springfield (3) · Oswego (2) · Orland Park (2) · Rosemont (2) · Washington (2) · Matoon (2) · Naperville (2) · St. Charles (1) · Vernon Hills (1) · Ottawa (1) · Waukegan (1) · Bethalto (1) · Rock Island (1) · Toledo (1) · East Dundee (1) · Carpentersville (1) · Bedford Park (1) · Mokena (1) · Summit (1) · Collinsville (1) · Peru (1) · Mattoon (1) · Franklin Park (1) · Plainfield (1) · Pekin (1) · Bridgeview (1) · Wheeling (1) · Grayslake (1) · Palatine (1) · Champaign (1) · Aledo (1) · Marion (1) · Libertyville (1) · Rockford (1) · Moline (1) · Deerfield (1) · Pittsfield (1) · Lombard (1) · Algonquin (1) · Paxton (1) · Centralia (1) · Farmington (1)
All series
Every recurring show
Sports Cards and Collectibles Show at VWF Post 99
VWF Post 99 · Decatur, IL
Collector's Vault Night Market
Joong Boo Market Schaumburg · Schaumburg, IL
Burks Sports Cards - Trading Cards & Collectibles # Show 1
Unity Christian School · Decatur, IL
Card Show at ESP Baseball & Softball
ESP Baseball & Softball · Oswego, IL
Premier Card Show
Kane County Fairgrounds - Prairie Events Center · St. Charles, IL
Vernon Hill Monthly Card Expo
Hawthorn Mall · Vernon Hills, IL
Schaumburg Card Show
Schaumburg Hyatt Regency · Schaumburg, IL
Sports Cards and More Show
Orland Park Civic Center · Orland Park, IL
Chicago Sports Spectacular
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center · Rosemont, IL
Retro City Card Show
Five Points Washington IL · Washington, IL
Pokemon and TCG at the station
Crystal Lake train station · Crystal Lake, IL
Cowzah's Card Show
Alfano's Pizza of Ottawa · Ottawa, IL
Sports Card, TCG, Games, and Collectables Show
Rickover Naval Academy · Chicago, IL
Card Kings - Sports & Pokemon Card Show
Lakehurst Center · Waukegan, IL
Riverbend Cards & Collectibles Show
American Legion Post 214 · Bethalto, IL
TCG Jam Fox Valley
Aurora/Naperville IL · Aurora, IL
Rock Island CardFest
RINAZ Gym · Rock Island, IL
Sports & Non-Sports Card Show
C.C.E.E.B.A. Community Center · Toledo, IL
Big Daddy’s Ridge Sports Card and Pokemon Show
Santa’s Village Ice Rink · East Dundee, IL
Break Time Card Show - Oak Lawn Pavilion 2 DAY SHOW
Oak Lawn Pavilion · Oak Lawn, IL
Carpentersville Pokemon/TCG & Sports Card Show
Top Spot · Carpentersville, IL
TCGTradeZone
Marriot Chicago O’Hare · Chicago, IL
Holiday Extravaganza
Wintrust Sports Complex · Bedford Park, IL
Kappa Collectibles - Card Show
Kappa Collectibles · Crystal Lake, IL
Sports Cards and Collectible Show at Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center
Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center · Springfield, IL
The Alley Grill and Tap House Card Show
The Alley Grill and Tap House · Mokena, IL
SJ Events Pokémon & Sports & TCG Card Show
Elara Convention Center · Crystal Lake, IL
Capital City Card Show
Next to Headwest · Springfield, IL
Stockroom Collectibles "Card Fest"
Oak Lawn Pavilion · Oak Lawn, IL
CS Legacy Card Show
The MAC · Crystal Lake, IL
The Collectors Summit - Pokémon / Sports & TCG Card Show
Valladolid Banquet · Summit, IL
Corn Belt Card Show
Emerald Acres Sports Complex · Matoon, IL
Collinsville Card Show
The Crossings Church Collinsville · Collinsville, IL
Illinois Valley SportsCard and Collectible Show
Peru Mall · Peru, IL
Sports Cards and Collectible Show at Cross County Mall
Cross County Mall · Mattoon, IL
H2G Sports Card & Pokémon Show
American Legion Post 974 · Franklin Park, IL
The Plainfield Spectacular Card Show
Plainfield South High School · Plainfield, IL
Ivy League Card Show
Decatur Inside Sports Center DISC · Decatur, IL
Break Time Card Show - Oak Lawn Pavilion
Oak Lawn Pavilion · Oak Lawn, IL
Quag Pro Cards at Gangnam Market Trade Night
Gangnam Market · Chicago, IL
Sports Cards N Collectors Show
Avanti's Event Center · Pekin, IL
Chicago Card Show
Bridgeview Community Center · Bridgeview, IL
Chaser's Cards & Collectibles Exchange Show
Chasers Laser Tag · Naperville, IL
12/19 - Collector's Vault
The Westin Chicago North Shore · Wheeling, IL
The Corn Belt Card Show
Cross County Mall · Matoon, IL
Lc3 TCG & Sports Madness
Lake County Fairgrounds · Grayslake, IL
Fox Valley Card Expo
Fox Valley Center · Aurora, IL
Streaming Card Show
Harper College, Building A, Student Expo Center · Palatine, IL
Break Time Card Show - Granger Middle School
Granger Middle School · Aurora, IL
Pop Culture Collectibe & Card Show
Harold L. Richards High School · Oak Lawn, IL
Retro City Card Show-Sports Show
Five Points Washington · Washington, IL
Champaign Comic Book, TCG, & Toy Show
Market Place Shopping Center · Champaign, IL
Riverbank Rookies Card Show
Vfw · Aledo, IL
Premier Card Shows-Aurora
Hollywood Casino Aurora · Aurora, IL
Southern Illinois Card Fest
Thrillhouse Family Event Center · Marion, IL
Northern IL - Card Show
Canlan Sports · Libertyville, IL
Comic, Toy, & TCG Card Show
CherryVale Mall · Rockford, IL
The National Sports Collectors Convention
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center · Rosemont, IL
Sports Card Show at Elite Sports Performance
Elite Sports Performance · Oswego, IL
SoCo Expo
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel · Schaumburg, IL
King Bernardo Cards & Memorabilia Show
Stoney Creek Hotel · Moline, IL
Fantasy Card Show
Redemption Vault & Fetti Celebrations Event Venue · Orland Park, IL
The Deerfield Card Show
The Berto Center at NSSW · Deerfield, IL
Pike County Card Show
The Studio Nikki's Dance Company · Pittsfield, IL
Two Guys Sports Cards & Collectibles Show
Hilton Garden Inn · Springfield, IL
City2City Card Show
Yorktown Center · Lombard, IL
Pokemon and TCG at Scorched Earth Brewing
Scorched Earth Brewing · Algonquin, IL
TCG Jam Naperville
TOCA Soccer Center Naperville · Naperville, IL
Game Changer Sports Shop Fall Card Show
Pueblo Lindo Restaurant And Event Center · Paxton, IL
Wrecking Crew Card Show
Centralia VFW · Centralia, IL
VFW Card Show
Farmington Moose Lodge · Farmington, IL
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FAQ
How many card shows are coming up in Illinois?
Illinois currently has 108 upcoming card-show dates across 58 active show series. The next show is Sports Cards and Collectibles Show at VWF Post 99 in Decatur on Saturday, November 14, 2026. 9 shows offer free admission.
Which Illinois cities have card shows?
Shows run in Decatur, Schaumburg, Oswego, St. Charles, Vernon Hills, Orland Park and 42 more — see each show's permanent page for venue and directions.