Collect-A-Con, billed as the nation’s largest trading card and pop culture convention, is heading to the San Francisco Bay Area on September 12–13, 2026. Despite the “San Francisco” name, the show actually takes place at the San Mateo Event Center (Expo and Fiesta Hall), just minutes from SFO, with the Hyatt Regency in Burlingame serving as the official host hotel.
Hours and Admission
- Saturday: 10am – 6pm
- Sunday: 10am – 5pm
- Free admission for children 7 and under
Tickets are available online through the event’s official ticketing page.
What to Expect
This first-ever Collect-A-Con San Francisco show promises more than 900 vendor tables covering the full spectrum of trading cards and pop culture collectibles:
- Sports cards and graded cards, with partners including PSA, CGC/JSA, and GradedGuard
- Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Lorcana, and MetaZoo
- Funko POP!, comic books, vintage toys, and retro video games
- Anime merchandise and a dedicated cosplay area
- Live performances and on-site entertainment
Special Guests
The guest lineup mixes anime voice actors, wrestling talent, and other celebrities, including Christopher Judge, Charles Martinet, Veronica Taylor, Bryce Papenbrook, Erika Harlacher, Kaiji Tang, Erica Schroeder, Jason Paige, rapper Waka Flocka Flame, and representatives from WWE. The full guest list and panel schedule are published on the event’s official website, with more announcements expected as the date approaches.
For Vendors
Businesses interested in reserving a table can do so through the event’s dedicated vendor/exhibitor page, or reach out to vendor support directly by phone or email.
For collectors across the Bay Area, this new Collect-A-Con stop looks set to be one of the season’s biggest gatherings for the West Coast trading card community.
More information and tickets: collectaconusa.com/san-francisco