Sneaker Con Los Angeles 2026
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The floor runs collector-to-collector: no bots, no lottery, no retail markup. You are buying directly from the person across the table. Authentication is on-site — bring anything you want verified before money changes hands. The inventory spans same-week drops to deadstock Jordans from the nineties, vintage Yeezys, Travis Scott collabs, rare Dunks, and streetwear that never made it to a shelf.
Parking is available in the South Hall and West Hall garages on-site. Expect 0–40 flat rate; pre-book through SpotHero or ParkWhiz to lock in lower rates. The Convention Center is also accessible from the 7th Street/Metro Center station.
Tickets start around 3 and are available online — all ages need a ticket (4 and up). If you are buying or trading, bring cash and know your sizes. If you are selling, check the vendor table info on sneakercon.com.
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