The RazMania Midwest Festival is scheduled to hit Metro Detroit on August 29-30, 2026, promising a weekend dedicated to sports, collecting, and the hobby community. The two-day annual event is expected to draw thousands of attendees from across the Midwest, positioning itself as one of the region's premier sports and trading card game (TCG) collectibles festivals.
Collectors, sports fans, and families will have the chance to buy, sell, and trade sports and Pokemon cards, TCG, comics, memorabilia, and collectibles while meeting more than 50 professional athletes, including notable Detroit Lions players such as Jameson Williams, Jake Bates, Jack Fox, Brock Wright, and Hogan Hatten. University of Michigan football players Jordan Marshall, Zack Marshall, Enow Etta, and Avery Gach are also slated to appear, along with top college recruits like DeAndre Bidden (5-star, Class of 2028) and Jayden Evans (4-star, Class of 2028), among many others.
Whether attendees are looking to buy, sell, or trade cards, vintage memorabilia, sealed Pokemon products, or exclusive collectibles, or simply want the chance to meet their favorite athletes, RazMania aims to deliver an unforgettable weekend for collectors of every generation. Jason Raznick, Founder of RazMania, emphasized the festival's inclusive vision: "RazMania is about bringing together the entire collecting community under one roof. Whether you're a lifelong collector, a sports fan, a Pokemon enthusiast or someone attending their first card show, we want everyone to experience the excitement of discovering incredible collectibles, meeting athletes and connecting with others who share the same passion."
The festival highlights include buy, sell, and trade opportunities throughout the weekend, hundreds of vendor booths, a wide array of sports cards, TCG, Pokemon, comics, memorabilia, and collectibles, as well as autograph signings and photo opportunities with more than 50 professional athletes. Interactive special fan experiences such as a 40-yard dash, half-court shot, and field goal kicks will add to the excitement, alongside family-friendly entertainment for all ages.
Beyond the collectibles and athlete experiences, RazMania is committed to giving back to the local community. In partnership with Pontiac United and the Boys & Girls Club of Troy, the festival will welcome hundreds of local youth for a day of meeting professional athletes and experiencing the excitement of the hobby. Jeff Evans, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Troy, expressed enthusiasm: "As one of Metro Detroit's premier youth-serving organizations, the Boys & Girls Club of Troy is excited to partner with RazMania, a fun new family event. Our kids are looking forward to getting autographs and meeting some of their local sports heroes." Traciee Hirsch, Founder & CEO of Pontiac United, added, "On behalf of Pontiac United, I would also like to sincerely thank RazMania and the Dream Forward Foundation for creating this incredible opportunity for our children. Opportunities like this allow our youth to experience something new, dream beyond their current surroundings, and see possibilities for their futures that they may not have imagined before."
RazMania is designed to bring together every corner of the hobby, creating an event where collectors, dealers, athletes, businesses, and fans can connect in one place. With thousands of attendees expected, the festival also offers vendors and sponsors an opportunity to showcase their brands to one of the most engaged collecting audiences in the Midwest. Vendor spaces and sponsorship opportunities are still available for businesses interested in participating.
The event will take place at the UWM Sports Complex in Pontiac, MI. For tickets, vendor registration, sponsorship opportunities, and event updates, visit RazManiaFest.com.
