About us
BUILT BY COLLECTORS. MADE FOR THE HOBBY.
This isn’t just a card show. This is a weekend that defines the UK hobby.
We’re bringing together collectors, fans and newcomers from across the UK for one weekend of trading, breaking and collecting. From Pokémon to sports cards, TCGs to pop culture, if it’s collectable you’ll find it here at Card Con.
Whether you’re chasing your next grail, making your first trade, or just soaking up the atmosphere, Card Con is built for you.
THE TEAM BEHIND CARD CON
Card Con is the brainchild of Sports Card Direct, one of the UK’s leading trading card retailers.
What makes us different? We’re collectors first, just like you. We know the feeling of pulling a huge card, the buzz of a last-minute trade, and the stories behind every collection. That’s why Card Con exists, to bring that energy into one place and share it with the entire community.
Every show, we push things further. More space. More vendors. More experiences. Because for us this isn’t just about cards, it’s about building something bigger for the hobby.
WHY CARD CON HITS DIFFERENT
The Event of the Year - With so much packed into one weekend, here are four reasons why Card Con is an unmissable trading card experience.
Get up close with legends of sport, TCG influencers, and hobby icons. Photos, autographs, stories, this is your chance to be a part of all of it.
From vintage football cards to exclusive Pokémon packs, Card Con is the place to get your hands on those legendary pieces you won’t see anywhere else.
Live activities, box breaks, interactive zones, and non-stop energy across the whole weekend. There’s always something happening, this show never takes a pause.
Whether you’re deep in the hobby or bringing the family along, Card Con is built for everyone.
Our Home
We’re proud to call Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre home – just outside London and perfectly set up for the UK’s biggest trading card weekend.
Free parking. Great facilities. Everything you need for a full weekend of collecting, trading and exploring. Card Con IV is easy to get to, but hard to forget.
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
05-06 Sept 2026
Gate F – GU14 6TQ - Aerospace Boulevard
Gate B – Trenchard Way - Pedestrian access on foot only
THIS IS JUST THE START
Every year we go bigger. And Card Con IV is no different. More collectors. More cards. More energy. Come and be a part of it.
