Loughborough is the perfect home for a card show. With Loughborough University just around the corner, a thriving local collector scene, and several trading card stores in the town centre—including Card Goblin, Pokevest & TradeWii Cards, one of the UK's leading sports card specialists—the town already has a passionate and growing community. Add in the wider Midlands collector base and surrounding hobby stores, and it makes perfect sense for Loughborough to become a destination for trading card events.
The Loughborough Card Show isn't just a Pokémon show. We are proud to support the wider collecting community, with strong representation for sports cards, alongside popular trading card games such as One Piece Card Game, Magic: The Gathering, Riftbound, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana, and more. Whether you're chasing vintage grails, sealed products, modern singles, or simply looking to meet fellow collectors, you'll find a place here.
Welcome to the Loughborough Card Show, a brand-new event created for collectors, players, investors, and hobby enthusiasts from across the Midlands and beyond. Bringing together the worlds of sports cards, Pokémon, and trading card games, our aim is to create a community-focused event that celebrates every corner of the hobby.
As the first dedicated Loughborough Card Show, we're building something that goes beyond rows of tables. With plans for 40+ independent vendors, live stage content and podcast-style discussions, raffles with exciting prizes, exclusive merchandise, food vendors, family activities, and more, we're creating an experience that appeals to collectors of all ages.
Who are we?
Our goal is simple: to establish one of the Midlands' premier trading card events and create a welcoming environment where every collector feels at home. Whether you're a seasoned hobby veteran or attending your very first card show, we can't wait to welcome you to Loughborough on 18th October 2026.
WHERE ARE WE?
The Loughborough Card Show will be held at Loughborough Grammar School, located in the heart of Loughborough. The venue is easy to reach and offers a spacious setting for collectors, traders, and enthusiasts to come together and enjoy the hobby.
Address:
Loughborough Grammar School
Loughborough
LE11 2DU
Use the interactive map below to find the venue and plan your journey. Whether you're travelling locally or from further afield, we look forward to welcoming you to the show.
WHEN ARE WE?
The Loughborough Card Show takes place on Sunday 18th October 2026, with doors opening at 10:00 AM. Join us for a full day dedicated to trading cards, collectibles, and meeting fellow hobbyists from across the community.
Whether you're hunting for rare singles, browsing sealed products, or simply looking to connect with other collectors, there's something for everyone. Make sure to arrive early to get the most out of the day and experience everything the show has to offer.
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