India's growing trading card and collectibles community is set to get its first dedicated platform with the launch of the Bangalore Card Show (BCS), scheduled to take place on Sunday,14th June 2026 at Aadhi Sankalp Banquet Hall, Banashankari, Bengaluru.

Founded by passionate collectors, the Bangalore Card Show has been created to bring together enthusiasts from across the country who share an interest in Pokémon cards, sports cards, trading card games (TCGs), anime cards and other collectibles. The event marks an important step in the development of India's collectibles industry, offering a space where collectors and hobbyists can connect, trade, learn and celebrate their shared interests.

The inaugural edition will feature vendors and collectors from different parts of India, showcasing a wide range of trading cards, collectibles, exclusive products and rare finds. Visitors will have opportunities to buy, sell and trade items while exploring merchandise and expanding their collections.

Beyond the marketplace, the event will include community meet-ups, interactive activities, giveaways, raffles and sessions with special guests from the collectibles industry. Supported by international sponsors and a growing collector community, the Bangalore Card Show aims to become a leading gathering for trading card and collectibles enthusiasts in India.

Sharing his thoughts on the launch, Sagar S., Co-Founder, Bangalore Card Show, said: "Our vision has always been to bring card show culture to India and create a space where collectors can connect, trade, learn, and celebrate the hobby together. Seeing the community come together has been incredibly rewarding."

Ryan Satish, Co-Founder, Bangalore Card Show, added: "As India's trading card community continues to grow, it is equally important to nurture a strong player base that can drive greater engagement and pave the way for official support, organized play, and wider distribution within the country. Through the Bangalore Card Show, we hope to strengthen the ecosystem and inspire the next generation of collectors and players.”

The event is designed to do more than facilitate buying and selling. It seeks to encourage new collectors to join the hobby while strengthening connections among existing enthusiasts across the country.

Whether attendees are looking for rare collectibles, hoping to trade with fellow hobbyists, exploring investment opportunities or simply wanting to experience the excitement of the community in person, the Bangalore Card Show promises a memorable experience for visitors of all ages.

As interest in collectibles continues to grow across India, the Bangalore Card Show aims to serve as a dedicated platform that celebrates the hobby and brings together the country's passionate collector community under one roof.

• Venue: Aadhi Sankalp Banquet Hall, Banashankari 2nd Stage, Banashankari, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560070
• Date: Sunday,14th June 2026
• Time: 9 AM to 6 PM