The London Card Show is returning for its 14th event on 2 and 3 November 2024 at Sandown Park Racecourse, Surrey, and is set to be a sell-out show again, attracting more than 6,000 collectors and enthusiasts from across the globe for the biggest weekend in the UK trading card community.

The show's capacity has grown consistently, show after show.

When compared to the August 2023 edition, the event has nearly doubled in all areas, with a surge in vendor participation, attendee numbers, and space.

This November edition will continue the trend, making it the biggest yet and solidifying its status as the leading event in the UK trading card community.

Due to the raging success of the previous show and the ever-increasing number of attendees, the upcoming show will introduce another trading floor to accommodate the multitude of tables, vendors, and enthusiasts from all over the globe.

A VIP lounge has also been added for those who buy VIP tickets, offering a plethora of amenities to enhance their experience at the show. 

The UK's TCG card market has been booming, with trading card games like Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Disney Lorcana gaining immense popularity among collectors of all ages.

The hobby of card collecting has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, with more enthusiasts diving into the market to invest, trade, and celebrate the nostalgia of beloved franchises.

The expansion of the London Card Show, including a 33% increase in both capacity for attendees and vendors, highlights this remarkable trend and its impact on the UK collector's scene.

The event will offer attendees a large variety of engaging activities, competitions, and collectibles, as well as an exciting lineup of Q&As, panels, and discussions with experts and special guests on the main stage.

The main stage activities include a Whatnot Live Stream, Topps collection box breaks, the Pokémon Trainer Challenge, and a live session with renowned Pokémon enthusiasts and influencers Poki Chloe & Poke Dean.

Attendees can also enter the popular segment 'Risk it or Leave it' for free, choosing between two boxes for a chance to win exciting prizes.

There will be an opportunity for fans to engage in a meet and greet with iconic American voice actress Tara Sands, who has voiced over 50 characters in the Pokémon series, including Bulbasaur, as well as beloved characters in Yu-Gi-Oh!, Digimon, and more.

Adding to the excitement will be renowned Lorcana artists, including Milica Celikovic, hosting workshops in the Kids Zone and meeting fans.

Velikovic, whose work spans iconic titles like Hearthstone, Lorcana, and Minion Masters, will engage with both young and seasoned fans alike.

Other special guests attending the show include the Trade Zone, Live Streaming Zone, Creator Studio, Vlogger Zone, and the Retro Gaming Zone. The Retro Gaming Zone will feature childhood video game classics such as Pacman, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam, Sonic the Hedgehog, and many more.

The Kids Zone will offer a packed schedule of activities for young fans, including custom card creation, box breaks, and arts and crafts lessons from card artists.

The show will host a large variety of stalls catering to all interests, including cards and collectibles in a variety of sports like Football, Basketball, NBA, F1 and Cricket along with TCG cards like Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana and other pop culture offerings.

The popular trade night will also return on the evening of Saturday 2 November, offering collectors the chance to socialise and trade cards in a relaxed setting.

London Card Show founder and CEO, Harry Reynolds said: "We're incredibly excited to be hosting the 14th edition of the London Card Show, and it's shaping up to be our best one yet.

With over 6,000 attendees expected and a star-studded lineup of talent, this event truly reflects the growing passion within the card-collecting community.

"It's amazing to see how far we've come, and we're proud to offer such a dynamic experience for collectors and enthusiasts from around the world."