Northeast Sports Card Expo: Connecticut
About this Event
Northeast Sports Card Expo: Connecticut: Connecticut’s biggest card show returns to Stamford September 12–13!
Named the #1 Sports Collectors Event in America in the USA TODAY Sports Readers’ Choice Awards
Join us for the Northeast Sports Card Expo: Connecticut on September 12–13, 2026, at Chelsea Piers Athletic Club in Stamford, CT, just outside New York City.
This family-friendly event spans 45,000 square feet and features 350+ vendor tables packed with:
- New and vintage sports cards
- Pokémon, TCG and non-sports cards
- Sports memorabilia
- Funkos, toys and collectibles
- On-site authentication and grading
- And much more!
FREE Celebrity Autographs
Your paid admission includes one FREE autograph from each celebrity guest, redeemable during their scheduled appearance times.
Meet an exciting lineup of sports and entertainment guests throughout the weekend, including UConn legends Kara Wolters, Chris Smith, Lyman DePriest and Heather Buck, plus Russ Anderson, Chad Dawson, Johnny Swinger, Allie Katch, John Skyler and more!
More to Do
- Trade Night hosted by Skybox Collectibles on Saturday from 6:00–8:30 PM, free with Expo admission
- Prize raffles and exclusive giveaways
- Sports mascots
- Live event hosts
- On-site authentication and grading services
- FREE commemorative show poster for the first 200 attendees each day, designed by Connecticut artist Eric Panke
- FREE on-site parking
- Kids under 12 get in FREE
Show Hours
Saturday, September 12: 9:30 AM–6:00 PM
Sunday, September 13: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
Early Entry begins at 9:00 AM both days
Tickets
Saturday General Admission: $20
Sunday General Admission: $15
Saturday Early Entry: $25
Sunday Early Entry: $20
Kids under 12: FREE
Tickets are available online. Cash or credit payments are also accepted at the door.
“The best show in the Northeast!” — Expo attendee
“All of the best card vendors under one roof!” — LesDudis
Don’t miss Connecticut’s biggest card show and a full weekend of collecting, trading, celebrity guests, giveaways and more at Chelsea Piers in Stamford!
September 12–13, 2026
Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
1 Blachley Road, Stamford, CT
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 17.85 to USD 28.52
