TCGtopia XI brings trading card hype to Phoenix Shrine Auditorium
The Valley’s biggest dedicated trading card show returns this weekend as TCGtopia XI takes over the Phoenix Shrine Auditorium & Event Center on July 18–19, 2026. For full event details, fans can visit the TCGtopia XI listing on Treasure or the Trading Card Database show page.
Dates, times, and location
TCGtopia XI @ The Shrine runs Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday, July 19 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., with a separate trade night scheduled at the nearby Hilton Garden Inn from 7 p.m.–12 a.m. on Saturday. The show is hosted at the Phoenix Shrine Auditorium & Event Center, 552 N 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008, a long‑standing hub for card and collectibles events in the metro area; directions and venue info are available via El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium on MapQuest.
Admission and family‑friendly perks
Admission is $10 cash at the door both Saturday and Sunday, with ATMs available on‑site for attendees who need to withdraw funds. Kids 10 and under get in free, and the show advertises free parking, making it an accessible, family‑friendly weekend option for card fans and curious newcomers alike; admission details are also highlighted in TCGtopia’s promo reel on Instagram. Fans can follow the organizers directly at @tcgtopia_ on Instagram for last‑minute updates and floor previews.
What fans can expect
Organizers are advertising 120 tables dedicated to buying, selling, and trading across a wide mix of fandoms, including Pokémon, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu‑Gi‑Oh!, Dragon Ball Z, Magic: The Gathering, and more. Beyond cards, attendees can browse toys, anime merchandise, and other pop‑culture collectibles, with a live DJ, bar and café options, flash tattoos, raffles, and a cosplay‑friendly atmosphere rounding out the convention‑style experience; a general overview of TCGtopia’s shows is available via AZFandom’s TCGtopia page.
Raffles, prizes, and Dragonite spotlight
Every paid entry receives a raffle ticket, with one ticket issued per paid admission and more than $2,000 in raffle prizes up for grabs across the weekend. Raffle drawings are slated for 4 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, and attendees must be present to win; full entry and raffle info is outlined in TCGtopia’s general entry & raffle Instagram post. The event is also running a special Golden Raffle Ticket promotion for the first 100 patrons who pay entry each day, giving them an extra shot at high‑value prizes that include Evolving Skies Dragonite V alternate‑art cards, teased across the show’s social media.
Special guest DJ HoserZ
Adding to the show’s nightlife vibe, TCGtopia XI will feature a live set from DJ HoserZ at the Phoenix Shrine Auditorium & Event Center during the weekend, as announced in the special guest Instagram graphic. The guest DJ appearance is designed to keep energy high on the show floor while fans browse tables, trade cards, and participate in raffles, with additional teases appearing on TCGtopia’s main Instagram account at @tcgtopia.