Sports Memorabilia Dealers
National Sports Collectors Convention schedule: Everything you need to know
The 43rd National Sports Collectors Convention will be held July 26-30 in Rosemont, Ill. Here's everything you need to know about the nation's largest sports card and memorabilia show.
WHAT: The National Sports Collectors Convention is an annual gathering of collectors, dealers, corporate entities and fans of trading cards, autographs and other sports memorabilia. Starting in 1980, The National has grown into the premier showcase of the collectibles industry.
WHERE: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill.
WHEN: July 26–30
SHOW HOURS:
Sneak Peek: Wednesday, July 26, 4-8 p.m.
Thursday-Saturday: 10am-6pm.
Sunday: 10am-5pm
TICKETS: General admission and VIP tickets are available online at www.nsccshow.com and on-site throughout the show (children 12 and under free). Autograph tickets can be purchased at www.tristarshows.com.
VIP PARTY: The Pristine Auction VIP Party opens The National July 26 from 2:30-4 p.m. Signing free autographs will be Hockey Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne, NFL Hall of Famer Bob Lilly and Chicago Bulls favorite and three-time NBA Champion BJ Armstrong.
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SNEAK PEEK: The Sneak Peek presented by Memory Lane will open the show for the general public at 4 p.m. July 26. Attendees will have the first opportunity to visit all dealer and corporate booths.
TRADE NIGHT: The Official National Trade Night hosted by Roadshow Cards and Card Collector 2 will be held on July 27 in the 2nd floor ballroom.
TRISTAR AUTOGRAPH PAVILION: More than 150 Hall of Famers and high-profile athletes will be available to sign autographs. For a complete schedule, visit nsccshow.com/autograph-information
MIKE BERKUS CENTER STAGE: Live shows, panel discussions and Q&As with dealers, collectors and hobby insiders.
RIPPING WAX CASE BREAK PAVILION: Sponsored by Whatnot, the pavilion will feature case breaks, group breaks and other activities. Open until midnight Tuesday-Friday.
SIGNATURES FOR SOLDIERS (SFS): The official charity of NSCC, Signature For Soldiers is a nonprofit organization raising money and awareness for military veterans with disabilities, members of the Armed Forces and their families. Athletes and entertainers will be signing cards, memorabilia, photos and other items with 100 percent of the proceed going to SFS.
PAST NATIONAL VENUES
1980 Los Angeles
1981 Detroit
1982 St. Louis
1983 Chicago
1984 Parsipanny, N.J.
1985 Anaheim
1986 Dallas
1987 San Francisco
1988 Atlantic City
1989 Chicago
1990 Dallas
1991 Anaheim
1992 Atlanta
1993 Chicago
1994 St. Louis
1995 Houston
1996 Anaheim
1997 Cleveland
1998 Chicago
1999 Atlanta
2000 Anaheim
2001 Cleveland
2002 Chicago
2003 Atlantic City
2004 Cleveland
2005 Chicago
2006 Anaheim
2007 Cleveland
2008 Chicago
2009 Cleveland
2010 Baltimore
2011 Chicago
2012 Baltimore
2013 Chicago
2014 Cleveland
2015 Chicago
2016 Atlantic City
2017 Chicago
2018 Cleveland
2019 Chicago
2020 Cancelled
2021 Chicago
2022 Atlantic City
2023 Chicago
2024 Cleveland
