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Before trading card shows became a major fixture in the Philippine pop culture and collectibles scene, Geek+Pop was already laying the groundwork.
Now, for its third edition, Geek+Pop Philippine International Collectibles and Card Show returns on October 17–18, 2026, at SPACE at One Ayala, Makati, bringing the country’s collectors, TCG players, artists, gamers, toy enthusiasts, cosplayers, performers, and pop culture communities together for an even bigger celebration.
THE FIRST. THE BIGGEST.
Geek+Pop holds a special place in Philippine collectibles history as the first big card show in the country, helping establish a dedicated space for trading card collectors, sellers, and players before other card shows followed.
Now, the third Geek+Pop Philippine International Collectibles and Card Show takes that legacy to an even larger scale.
And this time, it is not just about cards.
It is about collecting, playing, creating, performing, and celebrating Filipino geek culture.
THE COUNTRY’S CARD SHOW LEGACY GETS BIGGER
The centerpiece of this year’s event is a massive TCG marketplace featuring more than 200 TCG sellers, making Geek+Pop a major destination for collectors and players looking for cards, sealed products, collectibles, and other hobby treasures.
The event is Co-Presented by High Market Online, one of the country’s premier Local Game Stores and a leading provider of TCG singles.
Major Sponsors Rich Prime and PlayAsia will also bring some of the biggest brands and products in the hobby and pop culture space.
Rich Prime will showcase iconic brands including He-Man, Hot Wheels, Barbie, Power Rangers, and more.
PlayAsia will bring the brands they carry, with a particular focus on trading card games, giving TCG fans even more opportunities to discover products and expand their collections.
With more than 200 sellers participating, the marketplace promises an enormous variety of cards and collectibles—whether visitors are hunting for a specific single, looking for sealed products, starting a new collection, or simply searching for their next big find.
FROM COLLECTORS TO COMPETITORS
Geek+Pop isn’t just about buying and selling cards. It is also about playing them.
The event will host multiple TCG tournaments, featuring some of the biggest and most exciting games in the hobby, including:
- Disney Lorcana
- Magic: The Gathering
- Pokémon Trading Card Game
- Riftbound
- And many more
The weekend will also feature TCG unboxings and discussion panels, giving attendees opportunities to dive deeper into the games, products, strategies, communities, and trends that continue to drive the Philippine TCG scene.
For competitive players, casual players, collectors, and curious newcomers alike, Geek+Pop promises a weekend where there is always another game to discover and another battle to watch.
Communities for Warhammer 40K, Pokemon Go, and Gundam Miniatures Tabletop are also going to be there.
RELENTLESS ASSAULT: THE FIGHTING GAME BATTLEFIELD
The action doesn’t stop with trading cards.
Geek+Pop will also feature Relentless Assault, a dedicated Fighting Game Tournament bringing together players ready to compete in some of the biggest fighting games in the world.
Featured titles include:
- Tekken 8
- Street Fighter 6
- Tokon
- Granblue Fantasy Versus
- Super Smash Bros.
Whether you’re a seasoned tournament veteran, a fighting game enthusiast, or simply a fan looking to watch high-level competition, Relentless Assault adds another major competitive arena to the Geek+Pop experience.
For those who simply want to play, Geek+Pop will also feature a free-to-play video game area, giving attendees the chance to pick up a controller and enjoy gaming without an additional play fee.
From TCG tables to fighting game setups, Geek+Pop brings multiple gaming communities together under one roof.
GEEK+POP PINOY CREATIVE: WHERE FANDOM MEETS FILIPINO CREATIVITY
This year’s event also expands beyond collectibles through its crossover with Geek+Pop Pinoy Creative, shining a spotlight on the people and communities creating Philippine pop culture.
A major attraction will be the Art Market, featuring original works by Pinoy artists.
Visitors can discover artwork directly from Filipino creators, support local talent, and take home original pieces inspired by art, fandom, geek culture, and pop culture.
But the creative experience isn’t only for adults.
A PLACE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF CREATORS
Geek+Pop will feature a dedicated art area for kids, giving younger attendees a space to draw, create, and explore their own artistic imagination.
The kids’ art area is designed to make Geek+Pop an experience that families can enjoy together—introducing the next generation to the joy of creating, while parents and older fans explore the many other attractions throughout the show.
It is a reminder that fandom isn’t simply about what we collect. It is also about what inspires us to create.
THE GEEK+POP STAGE: CELEBRATING PINOY CREATIVITY
The Geek+Pop stage will feature discussions and special segments with established creatives, organizations, and resource people from different disciplines.
Among the featured programming are:
Treb Monteras — Film
A special segment exploring film, filmmaking, and the creative process behind the medium.
Jay Tablante — Cosplay Photography
A discussion on cosplay photography and the craft of transforming characters and costumes into compelling photographic images.
Bigkas Pilipinas — Art Fight
A live, competitive celebration of art and creativity designed to bring the audience into the action.
Pinoy Speculative Fiction — Pinoy Pop Culture, Urban Legends, and Myths
A discussion exploring the stories, legends, myths, and cultural ideas that have helped shape Filipino imagination and continue to influence Pinoy pop culture.
THE STAGE IS YOURS
Geek+Pop will also feature an Open Stage Hour, giving selected performers who sign up the opportunity to perform onstage in front of the Geek+Pop audience.
It is another way the event puts the community at the center—giving fans and creators a platform to showcase their talents and share their passions.
COSPLAY, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND THE ART OF THE SHOT
The Geek+Pop Cosplay Photo Battle will once again bring together talented cosplayers and photographers for a competition celebrating creativity, character, photography, and visual storytelling.
Attendees will also be able to see a special photo exhibit featuring previous winners and Top 10 finalists, showcasing standout images from past competitions.
The exhibit celebrates not only the finished photographs, but the growing creative community behind them.
A SPECIAL FAN MOMENT WITH FORMER MNL48 MEMBERS
Adding another major attraction to the weekend, former members of MNL48 will be at Geek+Pop for a special Handshake with their fans and supporters.
It is one more opportunity for different fandoms to come together at an event designed around shared passions—from TCGs and toys to music, cosplay, art, and pop culture.
THE FIRST. THE BIGGEST. AND STILL GROWING.
When Geek+Pop launched its card show, the Philippine TCG and collectibles landscape looked very different.
It was the first card show in the country, creating a dedicated gathering for a community that has since grown dramatically. Other card shows eventually followed, helping establish trading card culture as a major part of the Philippine collectibles and gaming scene.
Geek+Pop continues to evolve alongside that community.
Its third Philippine International Collectibles and Card Show brings together over 200 TCG sellers, major brands, competitive TCG tournaments, fighting game tournaments, free-to-play video games, artists, children’s activities, creative communities, performers, cosplayers, photographers, special guests, and pop culture fans for one massive weekend.
It is a celebration of where the card-show community came from—and where it is going next.
Geek+Pop Philippine International Collectibles and Card Show
October 17–18, 2026 SPACE at One Ayala, Makati
THE FIRST. THE BIGGEST.
The card show that started it all is coming back bigger.
Tickets are available now. Buy your tickets today and be part of Geek+Pop’s biggest card show yet.
