The Biggest Card Show in Connecticut!
STAMFORD, CT
The Armon Hotel
Saturday, October 7 & Sunday, October 8, 2023
50,000 Sq. ft. of Expo Space
300 Vendor Tables
Celebrity Autograph Guests
Sports & Non-sports Cards, Pokemon and Memorabilia
On-site Card Grading
Food Trucks
And Much More!
THE ARMON HOTEL & CONFERENCE, STAMFORD
2701 Summer St
Stamford, CT 06905
Days & Hours
Saturday, October 7 (9am-6pm) and Sunday, October 8 (9am-4pm)
Parking
Free daytime parking for attendees in the “GROUP PARKING” hotel garage is on Marlou Lane.
From Summer Street, please follow signs for “GROUP PARKING” down Marlou Lane. The first garage is for vendor parking only. The next parking garage (labeled “Group Parking”) is designated for attendees. Please park in this garage.
Enter the hotel at Lobby level.
CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPH GUESTS
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Gerald Wilkins
Former New York Knicks Player
Saturday, October 7: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Autographs: $25
Jerseys, basketballs and rookie cards: $50
Inscriptions (up to four words): $10
Photo ops: $20
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Mike Milbury
Former Boston Bruins head coach, manager and player.
Saturday, October 7: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Autographs: $20
Jerseys: $30
Inscriptions (up to four words): $10
Photo ops: $20
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Chris Smith
UConn Men’s Basketball all-time leading scorer, former Minnesota Timberwolves player.
Saturday, October 7: 11:00am – 1:00pm
One FREE autograph with paid admission.
Additional autographs: $12
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Jim Calhoun
Former UConn Men’s Basketball head coach and 3X NCAA champion.
Saturday, October 7: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Autographs: $30
Basketballs and jerseys: $50
Photo ops: $20
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Doink The Clown
WWE wrestling legend. This year marks the 30th anniversary since Doink made his in-ring debut in the WWF. Ray Apollo will appear as Doink.
Saturday, October 7: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Autographs or photo ops: $15
Any two: $20
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Alisha Edwards
Impact Wrestling Knockout and former Women of Wrestling superstar.
Saturday, October 7: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Autographs or photo ops: $10
Any two: $15
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Ayanna Patterson
UConn Women’s Basketball Huskies forward. No. 4-ranked recruit by ESPN. No. 1 wing in the 2022 senior class. Won gold at the 2021 3x3 U18 World Cup.
Saturday, October 7: 11:00am – 1:00pm
One FREE autograph with paid admission.
Additional autographs: $12
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Marlon Starling
Pro boxer and former Welterweight champ.
Saturday, October 7: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Autographs: $20
Belts and gloves: $30
Photo ops: $20
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Gerry Cooney
Ex Heavyweight Boxing Contender.
Saturday, October 7: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Autographs: $20
Boxing belts, boxing trunks and boxing gloves: $30
Inscriptions (up to four words): $10
Photo ops: $20
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Lauren Knight
We're supporting and celebrating Connecticut female college athletes! Come meet New England native and star college Division 1 field hockey player Lauren Knight.
Saturday, Oct. 7: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Free autograph with paid admission!
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Dwight "Doc" Gooden
Former New York Mets player, 4X MLB All-Star, and 2X World Series Champ.
Sunday, October 8: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Autographs: $25
Jerseys: $40
Inscriptions (up to four words): $15
Photo ops: $20
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Ray Mercer
Former heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic Gold medalist
Sunday, October 8: 11:00am–1:00pm
Autographs: $20
Boxing belts, boxing trunks and boxing gloves: $30
Inscriptions (up to four words): $10
Photo ops: $20
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Nelson Figueroa
Former NY mets pitcher, current Co-Host of Sports Nation Nightly, 2x Emmy Winner.
Sunday, October 8: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Autographs (cards): $19
Any other item: $29
Inscriptions (up to four words: $5
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Kevin Morton
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher
Sunday, October 8: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Autographs: $15
Inscriptions (up to four words): $5
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Tito Santana
WWE Hall of Famer and WWF Intercontinental Championship.
Sunday, October 8: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Autographs: $30
Wrestling belts: $50
Photo ops: $20
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Jillian Dempsey
Former Boston Pride team captain, Isobel Cup champion and all-time PHF record-holder for games played, goals, assists, and points.
Sunday, October 8: 12:00pm–2:00pm
One FREE autograph with paid admission.
Additional autographs: $10
MORE AT THE EVENT:
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TGA: On-site Card Grading
You could get one free card grade at the show! New England-based TGA, The Grading Authority will be grading on-site on both days of the show and will offer the first 250 attendees on each day of the Stamford show a coupon for one free card grade.
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PSA Authorized Dealer Accepting Submissions
SMR Collectibles, a PSA Authorized Dealer, will be accepting submissions on site both days of the show. More about SMR and PSA-grading here: https://smrcollectibles.com/psa-grading-submission-form
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Official Show Poster
The official poster for the Northeast Sports Card Expo: Stamford, Connecticut!
Designed by Connecticut artist Eric Panke, the first 200 attendees on each day of the show will receive a free high quality print of this original poster. A very limited amount of signed and numbered copies will be available for sale!
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Meet UConn's Jonathan the Husky Mascot
University of Connecticut canine mascot Jonathan will make a special appearance on Saturday, October 7 at 11:30am.
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Food Trucks
A variety of food trucks will be available all weekend long! We will have food trucks parked on site for both lunch and dinner.
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Meet Hartford Athletic Mascot Dillon!
Meet Hartford Athletic’s mascot Dillon, who will be at the Northeast Sports Card Expo on day 2, Sunday, October 8 from 11:30am-12:30pm.
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Raffle Prizes
Each attendee will receive one free raffle ticket with admission. Prizes will include autographed jerseys, autographed photos, merch and more!
We’ll have raffle prize drawings throughout both days of the show!
DAILY EVENT HOSTS
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Mike & Joseph
Day 1 Event Hosts: Saturday, October 7
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Jack Kosack
Day 2 Event Host: Sunday, October 8
BUY TICKETS
Admission is $12.00 each day.
Buy tickets to Day 1 & Day 2 of the Expo online and skip the line when you arrive to the Expo: $12.00 (+ Eventbrite fees). Or buy tickets to both days at the door with cash or credit card: $12.00.
Kids under 12 free.
The first 250 attendees each day will receive a coupon for one free card grade courtesy of TGA!