National Sports Collectors Convention adds first international pavilion

The National Sports Collectors Convention is launching its first International Pavilion at the 46th National in Rosemont, Illinois, running July 29-Aug. 2. The new space brings 50 dealer tables from eight countries and expands the show’s overseas presence with soccer, Formula 1 cards and more.

Why it matters: - The National Sports Collectors Convention is adding more global inventory to the hobby’s biggest annual card and memorabilia show. - The new International Pavilion gives collectors a dedicated place to find overseas dealers and sport-specific offerings that are harder to source in the U.S. - The expansion also signals continued demand for larger dealer space at the event.

What happened: - The National Sports Collectors Convention announced details of its first-ever International Pavilion for the 46th National. - The pavilion will be in Hall G of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. - The show runs July 29-Aug. 2. - The pavilion will feature 50 dealer tables from eight countries. - Participating dealers come from the UK, Germany, Croatia, Hungary, China, Hong Kong, France and Italy.

The details: - The International Pavilion will include a large selection of soccer cards. - The show will feature the largest Formula 1 card presence ever at the event. - NFL and NBA material will also be part of the pavilion’s mix. - For most of the dealers, this will be their first time attending The National. - JBJ Promotions NSCC show managers said the hobby is seeing a global boom. - The show managers said the pavilion includes some of the best dealers in Europe, the UK and Asia. - The National will add 150 more dealer tables in Hall G and on the main floor. - The show will also include an enhanced Mike Berkus Memorial Stage. - A new NSCC activation has been planned but not yet announced. - New corporate activation areas are part of this year’s expansion.

Between the lines: - The pavilion builds on Hall G’s growth after the 2025 National. - Last year’s event expanded its footprint by 30% to 650,000 square feet. - The 2025 show added nearly 20% more vendor space. - Hall G also included a new upstairs area with 75 additional vendors. - The new international section suggests the organizers see overseas dealers as a way to deepen both attendance and inventory variety.

What's next: - Tickets and event information are available at the NSCC show website. - NSCC is promoting the event on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. - The National’s 46th edition will run with the expanded Hall G format and the new pavilion later this month.

The bottom line: - The National is turning its biggest stage into a more global marketplace, with a first-time international pavilion designed to broaden what collectors can buy and see in Rosemont.