RazMania Midwest Festival, a two-day sports and trading card event, will take over the UWM Sports Complex in Pontiac, Michigan, on August 29-30, 2026. Organizers expect thousands of collectors, sports fans, and families to attend what they call one of the region's premier sports and TCG collectibles festivals.
The event will feature more than 50 professional athletes, including Detroit Lions players Jameson Williams, Jake Bates, Jack Fox, Brock Wright, and Hogan Hatten, as well as University of Michigan football players Jordan Marshall, Zack Marshall, Enow Etta, and Avery Gach. High school recruits DeAndre Bidden (5-star, Class of 2028) and Jayden Evans (4-star, Class of 2028) are also scheduled to appear. Attendees will have opportunities to buy, sell, and trade sports cards, Pokémon cards, comics, memorabilia, and other collectibles from hundreds of vendor booths.
Beyond the marketplace, the festival will offer autograph sessions, photo opportunities with athletes, and interactive fan experiences such as a 40-yard dash, half-court shot, and field goal kicks. The event aims to provide family-friendly entertainment for collectors of all ages.
A key component of RazMania is its community outreach. In partnership with Pontiac United and the Boys & Girls Club of Troy, the festival will host hundreds of local youth for a day of meeting athletes and experiencing the hobby. Jeff Evans, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Troy, expressed excitement about the partnership, noting that kids are looking forward to getting autographs and meeting local sports heroes. Traciee Hirsch, Founder & CEO of Pontiac United, thanked RazMania and the Dream Forward Foundation for creating opportunities for children to dream beyond their surroundings.
Jason Raznick, Founder of RazMania, emphasized the festival's mission to bring the entire collecting community together. "Whether you're a lifelong collector, a sports fan, a Pokémon 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," he said.
Vendor spaces and sponsorship opportunities remain available for businesses seeking to reach an engaged collecting audience. Details on tickets, registration, and updates can be found at www.RazManiaFest.com.
The event is expected to have a significant economic impact on the Metro Detroit area, drawing visitors from across the Midwest. By combining commerce with community engagement, RazMania aims to strengthen the local hobby scene while inspiring the next generation of collectors.
