Cards Convention - Trading Card Event MANCHESTER 4th October

Cards Convention returns to Manchester for a major trading card and collectables show for TCG, Pokémon, and sports card fans, featuring vendors, activities, and a trade zone.

Cards Convention Manchester Trading Card Event

Date: Sunday 4th October 2026

Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm)

Venue: Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, M17 1SN

Cards Convention brings together trading card collectors and sports enthusiasts, covering TCG and Pokémon through to Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh! and sports cards.

Event highlights:

• 250+ tables of UK vendors across the BEC Arena
• TikTok Shop streaming zone with live box openings, auctions and demos
• Black Label Grading on site for PSA, TAG and CGC submissions
• Games, contests and giveaways
• Collectables, accessories and fan art
• DJ and entertainment throughout the day
• Dedicated trade zone

Ticket information (as listed):

• VIP – £16.50 (early entry 11:00am, raffle entry, free re-entry)
• General Admission (12:30) – £12.50 (entry from 12:30pm, free re-entry)
• Children aged 10 and under: free entry when accompanied by an adult

Accessible by road and tram from central Manchester.