We’re excited to officially announce the 2026 Madison Card Show Schedule, featuring a full year of Sports Card and Pokémon events across two great venues: Madison Marriott South and the Alliant Energy Center. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a weekend hobbyist, or a family looking for a fun day out, 2026 is shaping up to be our biggest and most balanced year yet.
Madison Marriott South Shows — Free Admission + Free Parking
Many of our 2026 events will take place at the Madison Marriott South, offering a comfortable and convenient setting with plenty of space for sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, and memorabilia.
🕘 Show Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💵 Admission: FREE
🅿️ Parking: FREE
These shows are perfect for those who want a relaxed browsing experience, an easy load-in for vendors, and no extra cost at the door.
Alliant Energy Center Shows — Large-Scale Events in Exhibition Hall
Our largest shows of the year return to the Alliant Energy Center, offering massive ballroom space, hundreds of vendor tables, and the biggest crowds of the year.
🕘 Show Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💵 Admission: $5
🅿️ Parking: $10 (Subject to change — some months may include FREE parking)
These dates feature expanded vendor lists, special guests, unique inventory, and an incredible variety of both sports and TCG.
2026 Schedule at a Glance
January 24 – Madison Card Show – Alliant Energy Center
February 21 – Madison Card Show – Alliant Energy Center
March 29 – Madison Pokémon Show – Madison Marriott South
April 25 – Madison Card Show – Madison Marriott South
April 26 – Madison Pokémon Show – Madison Marriott South
May 30 – Madison Card Show – Madison Marriott South
May 31 – Madison Pokémon Show – Madison Marriott South
June 27 – Madison Card Show – Madison Marriott South
June 28 – Madison Pokémon Show – Madison Marriott South
July 25 – Madison Card Show – Alliant Energy Center
August 29 – Madison Card Show – Madison Marriott South
August 30 – Madison Pokémon Show – Madison Marriott South
September 19 – Madison Card Show – Alliant Energy Center
October 31 – Madison Card Show – Madison Marriott South
November 1 – Madison Pokémon Show – Madison Marriott South
November 28 – Madison Card Show – Alliant Energy Center
December 26 – Madison Card Show – Alliant Energy Center
A Bigger, Better, More Balanced Year of Shows
2026 brings a strong mix of large convention-style shows and community-focused Marriott events, giving collectors and vendors more opportunities throughout the year.
Whether you’re hunting for vintage baseball, modern football, graded slabs, rare Pokémon, bargain boxes, or local Wisconsin finds, the Madison shows continue to grow into one of the Midwest’s must-attend hobby circuits.
Stay Connected
Vendor booking links, table maps, parking updates, and show reminders will be available throughout the year at:
👉 MadisonCardShow.com
👉 Follow us on social media (@madisoncardshow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X for updates, previews, giveaways, and show highlights.
