The Front Row Card Show, a premier collectibles convention featuring 250 vendor tables showcasing sports cards, trading card games, comic books and more, will arrive at the Pasadena Convention Center on March 29-30, 2025.
The two-day event, which has established itself as a significant fixture in Pasadena’s cultural calendar, offers collectors and enthusiasts opportunities to buy, sell and trade items while also providing professional grading and authentication services.
“The Front Row Card Show provides an essential space for collectors and vendors to buy, sell, trade, and authenticate items while fostering Pasadena’s collectibles community and boosting local business,” said event organizers through promotional materials.
The convention will feature a diverse range of collectibles including sports cards (baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer, racing, boxing, UFC), trading card games (Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Lorcana, MetaZoo), comic books (Marvel, DC Comics, indie), Star Wars memorabilia, original artwork, action figures, Funko Pops, toys, video games, movie posters, sports memorabilia and autographs.
Saturday’s show hours run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a Trade Night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., offering attendees a dedicated time to engage with fellow collectors. Sunday’s hours are also 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. VIP ticket holders gain early entry at 10 a.m. both days.
The first 200 ticket holders each day will receive complimentary swag bags courtesy of Pristine Auction, containing a comic book, Cardboard Gold top loaders, packs of cards and other items. Attendees can also enter drawings to win prizes totaling thousands of dollars, with special prize drawings on Sunday offering $1,000 in shopping sprees split among four winners.
Children under 10 can participate in a “Hobby Hunt” scavenger hunt for prizes and receive free admission when accompanied by an adult.
Reputable companies including SGC, Beckett, CBCS, CGC and JSA will be present to accept submissions for grading and authentication of cards, comic books, autographs and other collectibles, providing collectors an opportunity to validate and enhance the value of their items.
Ticket options include General Admission at $10 in advance or $15 at the door, VIP Early Entry at $15 for a one-day pass or $20 for a two-day pass (available only online in advance), and an Ultimate VIP pass at $200 that includes line-skip privileges at every 2025 Front Row Card Show event.
The convention contributes to Pasadena’s event-driven economy by attracting both local and visiting collectors, according to event materials, which describe the show as “a must-attend event for those interested in the collectibles hobby.”
Online ticket sales will conclude at midnight on Friday, March 28, via the event’s website at https://www.visitpasadena.com/events/front-row-card-show/. The Pasadena Convention Center is located at 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101. For venue information, call (626) 793-2122.
