Convention News
2023 Produces Record National Attendance
The 2023 National was officially the largest National ever held, breaking the record set in 1991 and the Anaheim National. Crowds averaging 20,000+ filled the Donald E Stephens Convention Center each day. Thanks to all our attendees, exhibitors, corporate sponsors and especially our staff.
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Huge Crowds Mark the Opening of the 43rd National
Crowds at the 43rd National exceed expectations! Huge crowds marked the opening two days of the 43rd National. With the autograph guests scheduled for the weekend, it should continue. Online tickets will be on sale until midnight Saturday
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VIP Tickets Almost Gone!
Just a couple of reminders – VIP Admission Packages for the 2023 National in Chicago are almost sold out. Once they are gone, the only packages left will be single day General Admission tickets and 5-Day Early Entry Passes. Don’t get shut out!. Purchase now...
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Ludex to Host VIP Lounge
Ludex, a card scanning app, will be the host of the VIP Lounge at the 43rd National in Chicago. The VIP Lounge is a spot, off the show floor, where attendees who have purchased a weeklong package can go to get off the show floor, relax and chat with friends. Only attendees with a VIP,...
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Impact Wrestlers Added to Autograph Pavilion
Tristar has added a large group of stars from Impact Wrestling to the Autograph Pavilion. Tickets for this group are available now at TristarProductions.com/National
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Pristine Auction VIP Party Guests Announced
2023 VIP PARTY GUESTS ANNOUNCEDPRISTINE AUCTION HOSTING PARTYEach year the National kicks off with a special party for VIP attendees on Wednesday afternoon. The highlight of this event is free autograph signings by 3 special guests. This year's free VIP Party signers are Hockey Hall of...
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Signatures for Soldiers Auction
Signatures for Soldiers Auction at 43rd NationalTHE 43rd NATIONAL AUCTION POWERED BY PRISTINE AUCTION TEAMS UP WITH SIGNATURES FOR SOLDIERS TO BENEFIT MILITARY VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES The World’s Largest Sports & Entertainment Show...
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Initial 43rd National Guests Announced
Tristar Productions has announced the initial group of celebrities signing at the 43rd National in Chicago, July 26-30. It's a blockbuster group with tons of guests making their initial National appearances. Included are 2023 Hall of Fame inductees from several sports include MLB's...
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Longtime National Exhibitor Bill Huggins
The National is saddened to report the passing of Bill Huggins from Maryland. Bill was a long time exhibitor appearing at nearly every National since its beginning and was always a cheery face to see. His company, House of Cards opened in the 1970s in Silver Springs MD. Along with another hobby...
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