2026 Event Calendar at a Glance
Understanding Event Types
Mega-Conventions (Ticketed)
Large-scale commercial events with professional organization and controlled entry. Examples: Majulah Card Fest, Singapore Card Show.
- Best for premium experience seekers
- Best for rare card hunters
- Best for international vendor access
Community Tradefairs (Free/Low Cost)
Telegram community-organized events with grassroots atmosphere and best peer-to-peer prices. Examples: TheSingaporeTCG Tradefair 4 & 5, TheTradeTing (recurring monthly).
- Best for budget-conscious collectors
- Best for community networking
- Best for individual collector vendors
Hobby & Multi-Series Conventions
Large multi-event series with strong vendor presence and recurring schedules throughout the year. Examples: SCCS (multiple dates across Apr–Jul), CAPS Show, Hobbycon Asia, Card Con 2, SG HobbyCon.
- Best for broader hobby interests
- Best for family entertainment
- Best for tournament participation
Specialty & Creator Events
Niche events at unique venues — ideal for discovering emerging vendors and exclusive deals. Examples: Tefuda (Macpherson Mall), Randamu Creator Fiesta (SCAPE), TCG Fiesta (Far East Plaza), Grove Affair at Pico@Kallang, LionCity Collector Fest, Collecta Fest.
- Best for expert consultation
- Best for custom accessories
- Best for low-pressure environment
Strategic Event Selection Guide
Budget-Conscious Collector (3–4 Events)
- Majulah Card Fest (Day 3) — best deals + premium experience
- TheSingaporeTCG Tradefair 5 — free entry + community pricing
- TheTradeTing (any edition) — recurring community fair, pick the most convenient date
- Singapore Card Show (June) — large-scale expo, ideal mid-year catch-up
Estimated Budget: $500–1,000
Balanced Collector (6–8 Events)
- Majulah Card Fest (2 days)
- TheSingaporeTCG Tradefair 4 & 5
- SCCS (April or May edition)
- CAPS Show (May)
- Singapore Card Show (June)
- TheTradeTing x2 (Jul–Sep)
Estimated Budget: $1,500–3,000
Monthly Budget Breakdown
- January: $300–1,100 (Tefuda + Majulah)
- February: $350–1,100 (Tradefair 4 + KYO)
- March: $400–1,400 (3 events — pace yourself!)
- April: $500–2,000 (5 events — busiest month!)
- May: $500–2,000 (8 events inc. 3-day CAPS Show + LionCity + CARDEX)
- June: $400–1,500 (7 events inc. Singapore Card Show + The Playground)
- July: $200–800 (SCCS + The Playground + TheTradeTing)
- August: $200–800 (SG HobbyCon + TheTradeTing + The Playground)
- September: $200–600 (TheTradeTing + Kyo Cards Con + The Playground)
- October: $200–600 (TheTradeTing + The Playground + CAP)
- November: $100–400 (The Playground)
- 11-Month Total: $3,550–12,700
Venue Comparison Guide
Kallang Leisure Park is the hub of Singapore's 2026 Pokemon TCG calendar — hosting events from April through October. If you're only going to one area, learn the Kallang MRT route.
| Venue | MRT Access | Best For | Pros |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resort World Sentosa | Sentosa Express | Premium events | Destination appeal, professional facilities |
| NEX Serangoon | Serangoon (Circle/NE) | Community fairs | Central location, mall amenities, family-friendly |
| Kallang Leisure Park | Kallang (Circle) | Community fairs, multi-day conventions | Most-used venue in 2026. Sports Hub proximity, neighbourhood access |
| Singapore Expo | Expo (East-West) | Large conventions | Massive space, free parking, East side access |
| Suntec Convention Centre | City Hall / Esplanade | Multi-hobby events | Prime central location, established facilities |
| Sands Expo & Convention Centre | Bayfront (Circle/Downtown) | Premium collector conventions | Marina Bay landmark, world-class facilities |
| Sengkang Grand Mall | Buangkok (North-East) | North-East community events | Integrated mall, convenient for North-East residents |
| One Punggol | Punggol (North-East) | North-East community events | Modern waterfront venue, North-East hub |
| MBS Hall C | Bayfront (Circle/Downtown) | Large conventions | Iconic Marina Bay Sands venue, massive capacity |
| Far East Plaza | Orchard | Specialty fairs | Orchard Road foot traffic, vintage shopping adjacent |
| Pico Creative Centre | Lavender | Creative community events | Unique creative venue, easy Lavender MRT access |
| SCAPE Orchard | Somerset | Creator events | Youth culture hub, Orchard Road shopping |
Pro Collector Tips
Negotiation Strategies
- Build rapport before haggling
- Bundle purchases for better deals
- Reference TCGPlayer/eBay prices casually
- "I have cash ready" = powerful leverage
- Day 3 afternoon = best negotiation window
What to Bring
- Sufficient cash (negotiation leverage)
- Toploaders & sleeves for purchases
- Want list with card numbers
- Portable charger (for PayNow)
- Water bottle (long browsing sessions)
- Backpack with padding
Best Times to Visit
- Weekday events: 11am–2pm (fewer crowds)
- Weekend events: 6–9pm (dinner lull)
- Multi-day: Friday over Saturday for inventory
- Day 3: Best deals but picked inventory
- Opening rush = best selection, firm prices
Security & Safety
- Use secure front-loading backpack
- Keep expensive cards on person
- Photo document high-value purchases
- Split cash (don't carry all in one place)
- Stay hydrated in crowded environments
Important: Event details including dates, times, locations, and entry fees are based on information available as of May 2026 (updated). Always verify current details with official event organizers before attending. tcgTalk is not affiliated with any event organizers mentioned in this guide.