Collect-A-Con Charlotte returns to the Charlotte Convention Center on August 22–23, 2026 — and if you collect trading cards, hunt rare Pokémon, trade singles, or just love pop culture, this is the Charlotte-area event of the summer.

What Is Collect-A-Con?

Collect-A-Con is the nation’s largest trading card, anime, and pop culture convention. The Charlotte edition features 900+ vendor tables across Hall BC at the Charlotte Convention Center, making it one of the largest single-weekend trading card marketplaces in the Southeast.

What You’ll Find at Collect-A-Con Charlotte

Trading cards: Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, One Piece, Sports Cards
Collectibles: Funko POP!, Comic Books, Vintage Toys, Video Games
Entertainment: Anime Voice Actor guests, Celebrity Guests, Live Performances
Exclusives: Convention-exclusive products and limited releases
Box breaks: Live pack-opening events on the floor

Event Details

Day	Hours
Saturday, August 22	10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, August 23	10 AM – 5 PM

Venue: Charlotte Convention Center, Hall BC, 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Hotel block: Hilton Charlotte Uptown, 222 E 3rd St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Tips for TCG Collectors & Buyers

Arrive early on Saturday — the best single deals and rare pulls move fastest in the first two hours of opening
Bring a list of the singles you’re hunting — 900+ vendor tables is a lot of ground to cover without a target
Compare prices across tables before buying — the same card can vary significantly in price across vendors at a large show
Cash is king at many vendor tables, though most large dealers also accept cards
Bring protection — toploaders, card savers, and a bag for your purchases

NC Game Stores Near the Charlotte Convention Center

If you’re coming in from outside Charlotte or want to keep gaming after the con, the GHF NC directory has Charlotte-area game stores organized by category.

Find Charlotte area game stores in the GHF NC directory →

Tickets and vendor tables: collectaconusa.com/charlotte