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West Coast Card Show — TCG Edition Ontario 2026
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West Coast Card Show — TCG Edition Ontario 2026

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Pokémon, One Piece TCG, Magic, and sports cards all under one roof at the Ontario Convention Center — four days, grading stations on the floor, open bracket tournaments, and sellers from across th…

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Thu, May 28 – Sun, May 31, 2026
Thu 10:00 AM PDT – Sun 6:00 PM PDT
Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764
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Pokémon, One Piece TCG, Magic: The Gathering, and sports cards all in the same building for four days. The West Coast Card Show TCG Edition at the Ontario Convention Center brings live grading services, influencer appearances, competitive tournaments, and a vendor hall drawing sellers from across the West Coast.

The Ontario edition is distinct from the larger Anaheim show — it has a sharper TCG identity and a more competition-focused energy. If you are hunting specific singles, looking to grade a collection, or want to compete in open-bracket formats across multiple card games in a single weekend, this is the show that makes the trip worthwhile.

The Ontario Convention Center is easy to reach from across the 909, LA, and the South Bay. Free-to-attend areas are available throughout the show floor. Competitive registration varies by game and bracket. Vendor table applications and spectator information available at westcoastcardshow.com.
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