Upstate Card Con Returns to Capital Region

The popular free card and collectible show will take place over two days in April.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Upstate Card Con, the Capital Region's largest free card and collectible show, is returning to Colonie Center for its third event. The show will take place on April 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring vendors offering a wide selection of sports cards, Pokémon, trading card games, memorabilia, sealed products, and graded cards.

Why it matters

The Upstate Card Con has quickly become a popular destination for card collectors, traders, and enthusiasts in the Capital Region, providing a free opportunity to browse a large variety of rare and sought-after items across multiple fandoms and genres.

The details

Vendors from across the region will be on hand at Colonie Center to offer their wares, including sports cards, Pokémon, trading card games, memorabilia, sealed products, and graded cards. Buyers, sellers, traders, and those new to the hobby are all welcome to attend the free event.

  • The Upstate Card Con will take place on April 11, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • The Upstate Card Con will continue on April 12, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The players

Upstate Card Con

The Capital Region's largest free card and collectible show, featuring vendors offering a wide selection of sports cards, Pokémon, trading card games, memorabilia, sealed products, and graded cards.

Colonie Center

The shopping mall in Colonie, New York that will host the Upstate Card Con event.

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The takeaway

The Upstate Card Con has quickly become a must-attend event for card collectors and enthusiasts in the Capital Region, providing free access to a vast array of rare and sought-after items across multiple fandoms and genres.