Northeast Sports Card Expo Returns To Stamford With Vendors And Celebrity Guests

STAMFORD, CT — The Northeast Sports Card Expo is scheduled to return to Stamford on May 2-3, at Chelsea Piers Athletic Club.

Organizers said the two-day event, billed as Connecticut’s largest card show, will feature more than 350 vendor tables across 40,000 square feet. The expo will include sports cards, Pokémon, trading card games and memorabilia.

Each paid admission includes one free autograph from each celebrity guest appearing at the event. Scheduled guests include Andrew Farrell, Chordale Booker, Jason Knight, Matt Merullo, Matt Polster, Nick Giaquinto, Nick Newell, The Blue Meanie and Wild Bill Wiles.

Authentication services will be available on-site from JSA, with items signed by attending celebrity guests eligible for authentication at a cost of $12 per item. On-site card grading will also be offered by AGS.

Additional features include raffle prizes, giveaways, mascot appearances and event hosts throughout the weekend. Free on-site parking will be available.

A "Trade Night" hosted by Connecticut-based Skybox Collectibles is planned for Saturday, May 2. The event is free to expo attendees and will offer opportunities for trading, networking and participation in giveaways and live activities.

Expo hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, with early entry at 9 a.m., and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, with early entry at 9 a.m.

General admission is $15 per day, with early entry priced at $20 per day. Admission is free for children under 12.

Organizers said the first 200 attendees each day will receive a commemorative show poster designed by Eric Panke.

More information and tickets are available at https://www.northeastcardexpo.com/conn-may-2026.