RazMania Midwest Festival is set to hit Metro Detroit on August 29-30, 2026, promising a weekend packed with sports, collecting, and community engagement. The two-day event, held at the UWM Sports Complex in Pontiac, Michigan, is expected to draw thousands of attendees from across the Midwest, making it one of the region's premier sports and TCG collectibles festivals.
The festival offers collectors, sports fans, and families the chance to buy, sell, and trade sports and Pokémon cards, TCG, comics, memorabilia, and collectibles. A major draw is the opportunity to meet 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. Also appearing are top college recruits like DeAndre Bidden (5-star, Class of 2028) and Jayden Evans (4-star, Class of 2028), along with many other pro, college, and high school NIL recruits.
Jason Raznick, Founder of RazMania, emphasized the inclusive nature of the event: "RazMania is about bringing together the entire collecting community under one roof. 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."
Festival highlights include numerous vendor booths, autograph signings and photo opportunities with athletes, and interactive fan experiences such as a 40-yard dash, half-court shot, and field goal kicks. The event is designed to be family-friendly, catering to collectors of all ages.
Beyond the commercial and entertainment aspects, 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 hobby firsthand. 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."
The festival aims to unify every corner of the hobby, creating a hub where collectors, dealers, athletes, businesses, and fans can connect. With thousands of attendees expected, it also offers vendors and sponsors a chance to showcase their brands to a highly engaged collecting audience. Vendor spaces and sponsorship opportunities are still available for interested businesses.
For tickets, vendor registration, sponsorship opportunities, and event updates, visit www.RazManiaFest.com. RazMania was founded by Jason Raznick, Patrick Lane, and Elliot Lane, and is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of fans through community partnerships and youth outreach.
