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National Sports Collectors Convention 2026

Overview

The 46th National Sports Collectors Convention took place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, drawing tens of thousands of collectors, dealers, athletes and media. Early coverage highlighted Heritage Auctions’ Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction, featuring marquee items such as Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball, Michael Jordan rookie cards and a 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series ring, as well as a surge in soccer‑card offerings following the 2026 World Cup.

By the event’s conclusion a week later, attention shifted to the Upper Deck 2025‑26 NHL Ultimate Collection. The convention showcased high‑value hockey cards—including Martin Brodeur’s Ultimate Heroes Auto Patch, Auston Matthews’ 4 Nations Face‑Off Patch, and a 1‑of‑1 Connor McDavid Shield—alongside rookie tandem shields for emerging stars. Market activity was noted, with a Brodeur card selling for $357 on eBay shortly after release, and a podcast recap underscored the buzz around the new promos and autograph sessions.

Entities

Diego Maradona · Auston Matthews · Heritage Auctions · National Sports Collectors Convention · Shohei Ohtani

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago showcases Upper Deck 2025-26 NHL Ultimate Collection

    Chicago's 2026 National Sports Collectors Convention highlighted Upper Deck's 2025‑26 NHL Ultimate Collection, featuring top hockey cards like Brodeur, Matthews and McDavid, and strong market sales.

  2. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago draws thousands of fans

    The National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont, Illinois gathered thousands, featuring Heritage Auctions’ high‑value items like Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball and Michael Jordan cards, while soccer cards

Sources

chicitysports.com · puckjunk.com · si.com · theathletic.com