What to Expect

The National Sports Card Convention (NSCC) is the countries most famous Sports Card and Memorabilia Trade Show! This show operates annually and moves to different cities to attract new customers and to help continue to grow and brand this great hobby. 2025 will be the 45th Annual National Sports Card Collectors Convention. This event will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

Vendors, Vendors, Vendors

The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center will host an incredible 500,000 sq ft of continuous floor space, featuring 600+ of the country’s most prolific dealers. This year’s event will be the largest trade show in the NSCC's 45-year history. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Every service or collectible can be found here at the National, including:

• Box and Pack Grading

• Card Grading

• Autograph Authentication

• Autograph Collectibles

• Consignment Services

• Corporate Outreach

• Sports Card Supplies

• Vintage Sports Cards

• Modern Sports Cards

• 1980s and 1990s Sports Cards

• Vintage and Modern Memorabilia

• Game Used Merchandise

Plus, 600 vendors will be seeking large and small collections, so be sure to bring your cards to trade or sell!

Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Sports Cards

If you're a modern sports card collector, the National Sports Collectors Convention is the ultimate destination. You can find virtually any item you're looking for, from rare chase cards to coveted autographs. With a massive selection that includes Prizms, Mosaic, Refractors, and Chrome, you'll discover gems like Superfractors, Bowman Chrome, and Donruss Optic singles, hobby boxes and more.

Vintage collectors will also find plenty of merchandise, with distributors offering cards from the 1880s to the present. If you're searching for T-206 singles, Bowman, Topps, Goudey, Playball, High Numbers, or Diamond Stars, you'll find an impressive array.

The National features the country's best dealers, all eager to buy your sports cards. They’re actively seeking PSA graded cards, autographs, vintage sets and singles, childhood collections, family inheritances, card boxes and cases, as well as modern superstar cards and premium rookie cards with autographs.

Don't miss out on top-tier products like National Treasures and Topps Dynasty, along with unique items such as Atomic Refractors and Flawless cards. Keep an eye out for 1/1s, low serial number cards, on-card autographs, Rookie Patches, or box breaks—there's something for everyone, including slabs from all the major manufactures. Whether you're hunting for that elusive card to complete your collection or looking to trade, the National is the place to be!

Live Autograph Signings

Over the past 45 years, the National has hosted numerous famous athletes, celebrities, and reunion signings. Each National Sports Card Convention event features meet-and-greet opportunities with public sports figures and celebrity signings, with a wide selection of premier past and present athletes available for photo ops and signature requests. You’ll find traditional retired Hall of Fame baseball players and fan favorites at the end of our show, alongside members from other sports such as basketball, football, and hockey.

We often feature big-name celebrities, including Chevy Chase, Mike Tyson, Hulk Hogan, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Cal Ripken Jr., and Pete Rose, among others. With lineups typically exceeding over 100 athletes throughout the weekend, don’t miss the chance to meet your idols and add some unforgettable experiences to your collection!

Corporate Support

When you visit the National, you’ve reached the Mecca of sports card and autograph collecting. The National hosts a comprehensive lineup of major manufacturers, authentication and grading services, and prominent auction houses. Virtually every elite company is in attendance for this once-a-year spectacular, making it the ultimate destination for collectors of all levels.