Card Shows 2026 in Germany and Europe
Card shows have long been more than just trade fairs. They are meeting points, marketplaces, community events, and sometimes exactly where you find that one card that hasn't appeared online for months.
Whether it's Sports Cards, Pokémon, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, Magic, or other collecting themes: 2026 will be busy in Germany and Europe. In addition to established shows like the London Card Show, the Tradingcard Convention Hamburg, the Berlin CardShow, Cardmadness, and the Paris Card Show, more and more regional events, TCG fairs, and international shows are being added.
This guide provides an overview of the most important known dates for Card Shows 2026 in Germany and Europe. Some dates are already officially confirmed, while others should be re-checked directly with the organizer before planning travel or purchasing tickets. Event dates, locations, and opening hours may change during the year.
Status of this guide: May 8, 2026.
Table of Contents
01 · Why Card Shows 2026 are so exciting
02 · Card Shows 2026 by month
03 · Which show is right for you?
04 · Tips for your Card Show visit
05 · Conclusion
1. Why Card Shows 2026 are so exciting
The trading card hobby has become more digital. Many purchases are made via eBay, Cardmarket, Whatnot, Instagram, Discord, or specialized shops. Nevertheless, card shows have something that is almost irreplaceable online: You see cards live, can directly check condition and surface, talk to dealers, trade, negotiate, and meet other collectors.
Especially for high-value singles, grading candidates, or sealed products, this is a big advantage. Photos can show a lot, but not everything. At a show, you can rotate cards under light, check corners, look at surfaces, and get a better feel for actual market prices.
2026 also demonstrates how strongly the hobby has grown in Europe. Large international shows are becoming more extensive, regional fairs are gaining visibility, and more and more events combine sports cards, TCGs, sealed wax, grading, community, and trading zones.
In Germany, Austria, France, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Italy, and the Netherlands, an increasing number of events are emerging that appeal to different collector groups: pure sports card shows, TCG-heavy fairs, mixed trading card exhibitions, trade nights, and larger conventions.
2. Card Shows 2026 in Germany and Europe
Status: May 8, 2026
January 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.01.2026 | Heide CardShow | Lüneburg | Germany |
| 10.01.2026 | Mutantos Kartenbörse | Mainz | Germany |
| 10.–11.01.2026 | German Card Fest | Gießen | Germany |
February 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07.02.2026 | 2. TCG Börse Rheinberg | Rheinberg | Germany |
| 13.–15.02.2026 | London Card Show Sandown | London / Esher | UK |
| 22.02.2026 | Reutlingen CardShow | Reutlingen | Germany |
| 28.02.2026 | Alpen CardShow | Innsbruck | Austria |
March 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.03.2026 | Collect it Kartenbörse | Dreieich | Germany |
| 21.03.2026 | Berlin CardShow | Berlin | Germany |
| 28.–29.03.2026 | Hanami | Cologne | Germany |
April 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04.–05.04.2026 | The Kingdom / Realm of TCG | Paris Nord Villepinte | France |
| 11.04.2026 | Cardvention 5 by GSG | Kaiserslautern | Germany |
| 11.04.2026 | Prague Card Show | Prague | Czech Republic |
| 11.–12.04.2026 | Tradingcard Convention Hamburg | Hamburg | Germany |
| 17.–19.04.2026 | Capital Card Convention | Berlin | Germany |
| 17.–19.04.2026 | London Card Show XL | London / ExCeL | UK |
| 18.04.2026 | Hot Aeras | Pulheim | Germany |
May 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09.–10.05.2026 | Pokémon Card Fair Tracacon | Stuttgart | Germany |
| 16.05.2026 | CARDEXPO Austria | Graz | Austria |
| 17.05.2026 | Waasland Sports Cards Expo | Beveren | Belgium |
| 22.–24.05.2026 | CARDConneX | Stuttgart | Germany |
| 23.05.2026 | CollectIT Cardshow RomRom | Rome | Italy |
| 23.–24.05.2026 | Paris Card Show | Paris | France |
| 30.05.2026 | Amsterdam Sports Card Trade Show | Amsterdam | Netherlands |
| 30.–31.05.2026 | SweCard | Jönköping | Sweden |
June 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06.06.2026 | Sports Cards Mania on Tour | The Hague | Netherlands |
| 13.06.2026 | Cartelo Con 2026 | Fürth | Germany |
July 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Currently no major dates in this overview | — | — |
August 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.–16.08.2026 | London Card Show Sandown | London / Esher | UK |
September 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06.09.2026 | Card Show Rhein-Main | Dreieich | Germany |
| 26.–27.09.2026 | Cardmadness | Düsseldorf | Germany |
October 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.–24.10.2026 | Tradingcard Convention Hamburg – Just Sports | Hamburg | Germany |
| 31.10.2026 | Thunder CardShow | Winnweiler | Germany |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06.11.2026 | Trade Night before the Austrian Cardshow | Vienna | Austria |
| 07.11.2026 | The Austrian Cardshow | Vienna | Austria |
| 21.11.2026 | Reutlingen CardShow | Reutlingen | Germany |
| 21.–22.11.2026 | SweCard | Kristianstad | Sweden |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Currently no major dates in this overview | — | — |
3. Which show is right for you?
Not every card show has the same focus. Some events are heavily focused on sports cards, others more on Pokémon and TCGs. Still others combine multiple collecting worlds.
When planning your trip or visit, it's worth considering beforehand what you're really looking for.
| Your Goal | Suitable Event Type | What to look out for |
|---|---|---|
| Buy or sell sports cards | Sports card shows, large conventions, Cardmadness, London Card Show, Paris Card Show | Dealer list, sports card focus, grading services, international vendors |
| Collect Pokémon, One Piece, or TCGs | TCG fairs, Tracacon, Hanami, Kingdom / Realm of TCG, CARDConneX | TCG focus, tournaments, artist/community program, singles selection |
| Search for high-end singles | Large international shows | Early access, dealer list, secure payment options, check condition on site |
| Trade and meet the community | Regional shows, trade nights, smaller fairs | Trading zones, local collectors, relaxed atmosphere |
| Buy sealed wax | Large and medium-sized fairs | Compare prices, check reseal risks, consider dealer history |
A large show is not automatically better than a small one. Large events offer more selection, international dealers, and often a stronger supporting program. Smaller shows, however, are sometimes more personal, cheaper, and better suited for building contacts or trading at leisure.
4. Tips for your Card Show visit
A good card show visit doesn't start at the entrance. Being prepared means making better decisions and getting more out of the day.
| Preparation | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Set a budget | Shows can quickly become expensive, especially when many good cards are in front of you at once. |
| Write a wantlist | You buy more purposefully and reduce impulse purchases. |
| Check comps beforehand | You recognize fair prices faster and negotiate more calmly. |
| Bring sleeves, toploaders, and slab bags | New cards are immediately protected. |
| Plan for cash and digital payment | Not every dealer accepts every payment method. |
| Prepare cards for trading | Sorted trade cards make conversations easier. |
| Allow time for conversations | The best show moments often don't happen at the first table. |
The condition is particularly important. Carefully check cards on-site. Look at corners, edges, surface, and centering. Don't be rushed just because other collectors are also at the table.
For sealed products, pay attention to seals, shrink-wrap, logos, damage, and the general origin. If something seems odd, ask. A reputable dealer usually has no problem with clear questions.
5. Conclusion: 2026 will be a strong year for card shows
The 2026 card show calendar shows how vibrant the hobby has become in Europe. Germany has a strong base with Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Fürth, Reutlingen, and many regional events. In addition, there are major international destinations such as London, Paris, Prague, Graz, Jönköping, Rome, Amsterdam, and The Hague.
This is a positive development for collectors. More shows mean more exchange, more competition, more opportunities to buy and trade, and, most importantly, more genuine hobby moments away from the screen.
Nevertheless, always double-check dates directly with the organizer before visiting. Especially for new events, venue changes, or international shows, details can change.
Ultimately, a card show is not just a place where cards change hands. It is a place where you feel the hobby: conversations at the table, carefully examining a card under light, spontaneous trades, old acquaintances, new contacts, and that small feeling that somewhere in the hall might be exactly the card missing from your collection.