Monaco Card Show 2026: Pokémon, TCG, sports cards and pop culture take over the Grimaldi Forum

MONACO – The world of collectible cards is returning to the Principality. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco will host the second edition of the Monaco Card Show, an event dedicated to sports cards, Pokémon, Trading Card Games, Disney and the wider world of pop culture.

Following the success of its first edition, the Monaco Card Show returns in 2026 with a larger and more ambitious format. The event will expand into an additional hall, bringing the total exhibition area to more than 1,200 square metres and doubling the number of exhibitors compared with the inaugural edition.

The event is therefore becoming an increasingly important gathering for the European collecting community, further establishing Monaco as a destination for enthusiasts of trading cards, collectibles and pop culture.

Monaco Card Show 2026: what to expect

The Monaco Card Show brings together several major worlds of contemporary collecting.

On one side are sports cards, a sector with deep roots in American and international collecting culture. On the other are Pokémon, Trading Card Games, Disney collections and a wide range of other pop culture franchises.

The result is an event designed for different audiences: experienced collectors, families, industry professionals and anyone looking for a particular card or simply wanting to discover the world of modern collecting.

The expanded 2026 edition promises a more immersive experience, with more exhibitors, more space and a wider variety of collections and products.

A second edition with twice as many exhibitors

One of the defining features of the 2026 Monaco Card Show is its growth compared with the first edition.

The event will double its number of exhibitors and expand across more than 1,200 square metres, thanks to the addition of a new exhibition hall at the Grimaldi Forum.

According to information available for the event, the 2026 edition will feature almost 60 exhibitors, together with a new Kids Zone, making the event even more welcoming to families.

This growth also reflects the increasing popularity of the collectible card market, which now attracts several generations and brings together passion, nostalgia, pop culture and, in some segments, a strong interest in collecting and investment.

Pokémon, TCG and sports cards: where collecting meets pop culture

One of the most appealing aspects of the Monaco Card Show is the variety of worlds represented.

Pokémon cards are among the most recognizable segments of the trading card market, attracting both longtime collectors and younger generations.

Alongside Pokémon, visitors will find the world of Trading Card Games, an extensive universe built around collecting, trading and, in many cases, competitive play.

Sports cards are another major pillar of the event. Cards featuring athletes and major sports are part of an international market in which rarity, condition, provenance and historical significance can all influence collectors’ interest.

The broader world of pop culture, including Disney and other major franchises, completes the picture, turning collectible cards into objects connected not only with collecting but also with memories, characters and shared cultural experiences.

An event for collectors, enthusiasts and professionals

The Monaco Card Show is not aimed exclusively at specialists.

Its format is designed to bring together collectors, enthusiasts, industry professionals and dealers, creating a space where visitors can discover collections, meet other enthusiasts and learn more about the collectible card market.

For collectors, events such as this also offer something that online marketplaces cannot fully reproduce: the opportunity to meet people face to face and physically examine cards and collections.

That personal interaction remains one of the most valuable aspects of the collecting community.

The new Kids Zone: introducing younger generations to collecting

Among the new features announced for the 2026 edition is a Kids Zone, designed to make the event even more family-friendly.

This addition is particularly relevant in a sector that continues to attract several generations. Pokémon, trading card games and pop culture characters can create a natural bridge between parents who started collecting years ago and children discovering the hobby today.

The Monaco Card Show can therefore become not only a specialist event, but also an opportunity for families to share a common passion.

The Grimaldi Forum as an international venue

The choice of the Grimaldi Forum reinforces the international character of the event.

Located at 10 Avenue Princesse Grace, the Monaco convention and cultural centre hosts major exhibitions, conferences, cultural events and international gatherings throughout the year.

The Monaco Card Show therefore joins a diverse calendar of events at one of the Principality’s most prominent venues.

Monaco Card Show 2026: key information

Event: Monaco Card Show – 2nd edition
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Venue: Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Address: 10 Avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco
Exhibition space: More than 1,200 m²
Exhibitors: Twice as many as in the first edition, with almost 60 exhibitors according to available event information
Main themes: Sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, Disney and pop culture
2026 highlights: Additional exhibition hall and Kids Zone

For the latest information regarding tickets, exhibitors and the programme, visitors should check the official event channels and the Grimaldi Forum website.

A growing event for Europe’s collecting community

The second edition of the Monaco Card Show arrives with the ambition of building on the success of its debut.

More exhibition space, twice as many exhibitors and an increasingly diverse audience make the September 12, 2026 event one of the key dates on the calendar for collectors and pop culture enthusiasts.

For fans of Pokémon, trading cards, sports cards, Disney and pop culture, the Monaco Card Show offers an opportunity to explore one of the most dynamic areas of contemporary collecting.

For Monaco, meanwhile, it represents another addition to an increasingly international event calendar capable of attracting new audiences and communities to the Principality.

The appointment is Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco.