A Weekend at the Silicon Valley Card & Collectible Show
Following the success of the April event, World of Sports Memorabilia hosted the May 2026 Silicon Valley Card & Collectible Show at the Westgate Center Mall. For trading card collectors, this was the perfect weekend to look for some new additions to their collections or to sell and trade with professional vendors in a safe environment.
The Silicon Valley Card & Collectible Show ran from May 16 to May 17, 2026 at the Westgate Center Mall, located at 1600 Saratoga Ave. in West San Jose. The free weekend event drew a packed house of collectors and trading card merchants who gathered around their shared passion for sports memorabilia, Pokémon, and everything in between. Here is a look at some of the vendors I met and what I saw during my time at the card show.
Card & Collectible Show
The Silicon Valley Card & Collectible Show of May 2026 featured a variety of trading card and memorabilia vendors set up along the main walkways of the Westgate Center Mall. Each vendor focused on sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or another trading card brand. Most vendors carried a broad selection while others specialized in a specific franchise. Vendors also distinguished their booths with live music, special gimmicks to attract customers, or deals on trading.
Here are some of the vendors who were present during the card show:
Hot Singles TCG is one of the first vendors attendees encountered when entering the Westgate Center Mall from the east entrances through Nordstrom Rack or Old Navy. Operated by Brian P. and Riane B., they sell individual Pokémon cards from different eras of the franchise’s trading card history. A new vendor as of September 2025, they have found steady success and maintained a presence at numerous events with more planned for the future.
Bamville Sports and Collectibles is a Danville-based store owned and operated by A.J. Sohal. They sell a variety of sports trading cards and memorabilia along with Pokemon cards. They also host and organize the Bamville Card Show, a trading card show set to take place at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Aug. 16, 2026. During the weekend, they sold and traded cards while also promoting their upcoming event. If you want to check out their store, it is located at 3461 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville, CA 94506.
Yonko Collectibles is a new vendor in the trading card community, having launched a few months ago, but has already found success. They sell Pokémon, One Piece, and other anime trading cards, primarily as individual singles. As a new venture, they are currently active only at trading card shows and events.
Gigi’s Garden is an independent vendor that has been active for almost a year. Unlike most vendors who sell a variety of trading cards, they specialize in the sale and trading of One Piece trading cards and memorabilia. This includes individual cards, booster packs, and specialty sets. While they are mostly active at Bay Area trading card shows and meetups, they also run an eBay store.
RNG Therapy Card Lounge is a San Jose-based store that sells trading cards while also hosting tournaments and trade nights. During the weekend, their booth was selling a variety of trading cards, ranging from Pokémon to One Piece and Magic: The Gathering, with both individual cards and booster packs available. If you want to check out their store, it is located at 3670 Charter Park Dr. D, San Jose, CA 95136.
Shabba Collectibles is a vendor that specializes in the sale, purchase, and trading of Pokémon cards. During the event, they sold individual cards from different eras of the franchise’s trading card history along with box sets and booster packs. Their inventory was not limited to Pokémon, however, as they also had One Piece card sets available for sale. Currently operating online and at trading card events, they are in the process of opening a storefront in the coming months.
Future Shows
Collectors and sellers who missed out can plan for upcoming events in June and July 2026. World of Sports Memorabilia will host another Silicon Valley Card & Collectible Show at the Westgate Center Mall from June 13 to June 14, followed by July 25 to July 26. Tables for the June event have already sold out, but spots are still available for the July event.
World of Sports Memorabilia is a family-owned sports memorabilia store located at the Westgate Center Mall in San Jose. They sell sports memorabilia along with frames and display cases, plus trading cards. They also organize and host trading card and memorabilia events throughout the Bay Area. These events provide a welcoming space for fans and vendors to connect over their shared passion for sports cards, Pokémon cards, and fandom memorabilia.
8Bit/Digi is an independent media outlet that provides insight into the gamer and trading card community of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Stan Rezaee is the founder and editor of 8Bit/Digi, a Bay Area video game and anime news outlet. A journalist, gamer, and cosplayer covering the industry since 2016, he writes about retro games, new releases, fan conventions, and cosplay culture across the San Francisco Bay Area.
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