Level Up Your Sunday: The Cardcade Returns to Dave & Buster’s Westgate

Glendale collectors have a new reason to spend their Sunday at Dave & Buster’s Westgate: The Cardcade is returning on Aug. 2, 2026, with a bigger footprint, a longer schedule, and a mix of sports cards, TCGs, and arcade energy that should make it a solid stop for hobby fans. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by Bonus Round TradeNight from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and is being hosted by Desert Dawg Card Show, according to the event’s Prekindle listing.

This year’s setup is aiming higher than a standard card show. Organizers say the vendor area is nearly doubled, giving collectors more room to browse, compare, and hunt for additions, while a dedicated seating area should make it easier to take a break, grab food, and catch up with other attendees. The show was announced on Instagram and later shared on Facebook, where both posts emphasized the community feel behind the event.

One of the added draws is a special appearance from PokeCentral, who will be on hand throughout the event for fans of Pokémon and other TCGs. That gives the show a little extra appeal for anyone whose collection leans more toward modern card culture than just vintage sports pulls. Dave & Buster’s is also offering an event dining promotion, and the venue’s event calendar confirms the Cardcade date alongside its other Glendale listings.

The Cardcade is clearly being framed as more than a place to shop; it’s meant to be a casual, all-ages hangout for collectors, friends, and families who want a Sunday built around the hobby. With arcade games, giveaways, vendor tables, and a trade-night wrap-up, the event has the feel of a pop-culture meetup that just happens to center on cards. For anyone in the Valley looking for a low-pressure hobby outing, Dave & Buster’s Westgate at 9460 W. Hanna Ln. in Glendale is the place to be.