July 28 – August 1, 2027 · Rosemont, IL
The National 2027
The 47th National Sports Collectors Convention: 600+ dealers on 500,000 sq ft of show floor, five days, near Chicago O’Hare. Tickets go on sale Monday, November 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern.
- Dates
- July 28 – Aug 1, 2027
- Venue
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
- Tickets on sale
- Nov 30, 2026, 11 am ET
Show hours
| Day | Open | Early entry | Trade night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, July 28Sneak Peek: every booth open | 2:00–8:00 pm | 1:00 pm | – |
| Thursday, July 29 | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | 9:00 am | 6:00–11:00 pm |
| Friday, July 30 | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | 9:00 am | 6:00–11:00 pm |
| Saturday, July 31 | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | 9:00 am | 6:00–11:00 pm |
| Sunday, August 1 | 10:00 am–4:00 pm | 9:00 am | – |
Early entry is for VIP and Early Entry pass holders, 60 minutes before general admission.
Tickets and passes
General admission
One person, any one day from Wednesday to Sunday, including the Wednesday Sneak Peek.
5-Day Early Entry Pass
All five days, with entry 60 minutes early each day. No VIP lounge, gifts or autograph tickets.
Basic VIP Package
All five days, 60 minutes early each day, a gift package, the VIP lounges and autographs from 12 VIP signers.
All-Access VIP Package
Everything in VIP plus a parking pass for all five days, autographs from 18 VIP guests and Tristar authentication perks.
The ticket page lists one-day general admission at $25 in advance and $30 at the door; its price cut-off date still reads 2026, so check when sales open. Children 12 and under get in free all week with a paying adult. All sales are final. Autograph tickets are sold separately by Tristar Productions.
What’s there
The show’s own guide lists vintage and modern cards, memorabilia, card supplies and consignment services, with the big card makers, grading and authentication companies and auction houses on the floor. Dealers buy as well as sell, so you can bring cards to trade or sell. Planning to grade at the show? See what grading costs.
Getting there
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is at 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018. The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare (ORD). On-site parking is $20; drop-offs, Uber, Lyft and taxis can use the main entrance. The show posts its official hotels on its own site.
Where the National has been
The first National was held in 1980 at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel. Dealers vote on each year’s host city.
- 2026 Rosemont, IL
- 2025 Rosemont, IL
- 2024 Cleveland, OH (I-X Center)
- 2023 Rosemont, IL
- 2022 Atlantic City, NJ
- 2021 Rosemont, IL
- 2020 Atlantic City, NJ (cancelled, COVID-19)
- 2019 Rosemont, IL
- 2018 Cleveland, OH (I-X Center)
- 2017 Rosemont, IL
Quick answers
- When is the National card show 2027?
- Wednesday, July 28 to Sunday, August 1, 2027. Wednesday is the Sneak Peek, 2 to 8 pm; Thursday to Saturday run 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm.
- Where is the 2027 National?
- The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, near Chicago O’Hare airport.
- When do tickets for the 2027 National go on sale?
- Monday, November 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern, on the show’s own site.
- How much is a ticket to the National?
- The show’s ticket page lists one-day general admission at $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Children 12 and under get in free with a paying adult.
- What is trade night at the National?
- Evenings after the show floor closes, Thursday to Saturday from 6 to 11 pm, when collectors trade and sell to each other.
- How much is parking at the National?
- Parking at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is $20, according to the show’s transportation page. Drop-offs, Uber, Lyft and taxis are allowed.
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From the show’s home and ticket page, show hours, FAQ and history page, checked 2026-11-03. Card Show Scout is independent and not affiliated with the National Sports Collectors Convention.