Olympia is growing its portfolio of fan-led consumer events with the debut of Collectors Showcase, the UK’s ultimate trading card show, launching this November.
Set to be London’s largest ever gathering for trading card collectors, Collectors Showcase will transform Olympia’s iconic National Hall into the capital’s collecting hub for a one-day-only mega event. The event is expected to draw up to 6,000 attendees and marks the London launch of Caledonia Events’ award-winning and nationally recognised brand, following three successful years of The Scotland Card Show in Glasgow.
A landmark for live events since 1886, Olympia continues to be home to some of London’s biggest consumer fan-first events including London Film and Comic Con and HYPER JAPAN Festival, London’s biggest celebration of J-culture. The addition of Collectors Showcase further strengthens the venue’s growing presence in the fan and pop culture space, reflecting wider industry trends toward highly engaged, community-driven consumer events.
The move to Olympia aligns with the destination’s ongoing £1.3bn regeneration, which is transforming the historic event site into a new entertainment destination for London, enabling organisers like Caledonia Events to scale and elevate their event offerings.
Jordan Gorman, CEO of Caledonia Events, said:
“Bringing Collectors Showcase to London for the first time is a huge milestone for us, and Olympia felt like the clear venue to make it happen. With its £1.3bn transformation underway, the venue reflects the kind of ambition and growth we see for the show’s future. London’s already one of the biggest audiences for our Glasgow show, so we knew the demand was there. Olympia gives us the space, scale, and central location to take the event to the next level and bring in an even bigger, star-studded line-up of global talent. We can’t wait to show fans what we’ve got planned.”
From Pokémon and sports cards to comic books and graded collectibles, Collectors Showcase will unite communities across the collecting spectrum. The show floor will feature hundreds of specialist vendors, live stage programming, onsite grading services, giveaways, and guest appearances from major names in the global collectibles scene.
Special guests already confirmed for 2025 include:
- Yuka Morii, renowned Japanese clay artist and trading card illustrator
- Christopher Corey Smith, voice actor behind Charizard, Mewtwo, and One Piece characters
- Wes Morgan and Robert Huth, Premier League-winning Leicester City legends
Nick Graham, Director of Exhibitions at Olympia Events, said:
“We’re excited to be welcoming Collectors Showcase to Olympia for its first-ever London event. Fan-led events like this are playing a huge role in shaping the future of live experiences, bringing incredible energy, passionate communities, and a real sense of connection. As Olympia continues to undergo its £1.3bn transformation, we’re creating a destination designed to inspire and excite, and we can’t wait to welcome collectors, fans, and exhibitors from across the trading card community to be part of it.”
Confirmed partners include eBay, ACE Grading, Vault X, and Pokerand, with more to be announced, giving attendees the opportunity to buy, sell, trade, and grade cards onsite.
Collectors Showcase takes place on Saturday 22 November 2025 at Olympia, London.