Card Con - May 23-24 2026

Card Con

Join us for the biggest Card Con yet as we kick off our first 2 day show! This expanded event brings together fans, collectors, and gamers for a full weekend of excitement, community, and competition.

Event Highlights:

Vendor Hall – Browse cards, collectibles, accessories, and exclusive finds from over 120 vendor tables.

Voice Actor Panel – Meet with some of the voices of your childhood! Featuring the voice actors below:

Roxanne Beck - Voice of Vulpix from Pokemon, as well as Kozue Kaoru and Wakaba Shinohara from Revolutionary Girl Utena, and more.

Christopher Corey Smith - Voice of Charizard from Pokemon Origins, Spandam from One Piece, Joker from the Lego video games, and more.

Over $1000 in Giveaways! - Admission enters you in to win any of our over $1000 worth in prizes, including PokemonCenter Elite Trainer Boxes, Special Gift Boxes, and more!

FREE PACK for First 100 Attendees Each Day - The first 100 in the door each day get a special FREE pack each containing 1 card, with a shot at winning a $100 Pokemon card! Saturday you can pull the Dragapult SIR from Prismatic Evolutions, and Sunday you can pull the Squirtle IR from 151!

Retro Gaming Area – Take a break from cards and come hang out in our retro gaming corner, powered by Arcade92

Activities & More – Giveaways, meet-and-greets, photo ops, and surprises throughout the day.

FREE PARKING - More money to spend on what you're here for, CARDS

Kids 12 & Under FREE with paid adult ticket - Family friendly event

Free Pack Details:

Each Pack will contain 1 random card, all EX or better.

Each day you have a 1/100 chance of pulling the chase card, Dragapult on Saturday and Squirtle on Sunday.

Packs will be first handed out to VIP ticketholders, with any remaining going to the first GA ticketholders at the door.

Limit 1 pack per person / day.

Whether you're a competitive player, a casual collector, or a die-hard fan, Card Con is the place to be. Don’t miss your chance to experience the show as we continue our journey to becoming DFW’s premier trading card and gaming event!

FAQ:

• What are the benefits of VIP tickets?

  • 1 hour early access to all our vendors' inventory plus an entry into an exclusive VIP only giveaway (plus all other giveaways throughout the day)

• Are voice actor autographs paid?

  • Yes, each guest will set their own price for autographs/selfies/merch/etc.

• Do you have a link for discounted hotel rooms for the event?

  • Yes! Use this link to book discounted rooms at the Hyatt:

    https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/DFWRO/G-SKCV

What should you bring to the show?

We have several partner products we recommend for anyone new to the hobby! Note, this section contains affiliate links.

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Milkero Top Loaders and Penny Sleeves

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Graded Card Guard Case for Standard PSA Slab

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