London Card Show expands for 2026 return to Sandown Park with new features and record numbers expected

London Card Show is returning to Sandown Park Racecourse this February. Organisers expect over 10,000 visitors from the 13^th to the 15^th, as the event enters its 19^th edition. The show, which brings together collectors, traders and enthusiasts from across the country, aims to provide a central hub for the growing collecting community.

Founded in 2021, the London Card Show aims to unite collectors of all backgrounds. It has grown from a small gathering of 40 attendees at its inception to what organisers describe as Europe’s largest show of its kind, featuring 1,000 tables and an estimated two million cards traded over the weekend. This year will see a significant change: for the first time, Friday’s activities will be held in the first third of the upstairs hall at the Esher venue. This expansion is intended to offer attendees more space, additional vendors and a broader range of activities. Harry Reynolds, founder of the show, said: “We’re incredibly excited and proud to announce that for the first time ever, event attendees will be able to enjoy more space, more vendors and more interactive activities on Friday. Our single mission has always and remains to be about bringing card collectors of all types under one roof and the upcoming show in Esher is another development aimed at supporting the passion of fans to collect, trade and discover more about cards.”

Major companies from the trading sector, including Whatnot, Goldin, eBay, Fanatics Live and Ace Grading, are confirmed to attend, covering a wide range of trading, sports and retro games, as well as popular franchises such as Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh.

Key features of 2026’s edition will include a main stage hosting live interviews, unboxings, raffles and sponsor presentations. A dedicated Kids Zone will provide activities and special guest appearances for younger collectors. On Saturday evening, a Trade Night session will run from 6pm to 9pm, while eBay will bring its “super-sized live van” to the venue. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet celebrities and industry figures, access on-site grading services from The Sub Centre and Ace Grading, and make use of a Creator Studio and Vlogger Zone.

Tickets are available in several categories, including VIP, general admission, adult, child and family options, with VIP entry from 9am and general admission from 10am.

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London Card Show is on from 13^th until 15^th February 2026. For further information or to book tickets, visit here.