The Showdown: Sports & Cards 2026 - Bringing the Game Home

🗓  Event Overview

🗓 Date: VIP night - TBC 16:00 to 21:30
🗓 Date: Showcase - TBC 9:30 to 18:00

Location: Manchester, UK

Audience: Sports fans, local families, youth athletes, and trading card collectors

Admission: Low-Cost Community Entry 

 

The Showdown: Sports & Cards 2026 isn’t just about sport—it’s about supporting mental wellbeing through connection, passion, and play. We believe events like this help combat isolation, build friendships, and boost confidence, especially among young people and sports fans of all ages.

By bringing together clubs, collectors, and the wider community, we’re creating a safe, positive space where everyone belongs.

🎯  What’s Happening?

  • Meet & Greet Sessions with Local Athletes and Clubs
  • Live Sports Demos and Challenges (Football, Rugby League, Cricket, Darts, MMA, Basketball)
  • Massive Sports Card Trading Zone
  • Vendor Booths with Cards, Collectibles, and Sports Memorabilia
  • Prize Draws, Giveaways, and Kids’ Activities
  • Community Q&As and Stage Sessions

🤝  How You Can Get Involved

Sports Clubs:

  • Send a player, coach, mascot, or representative
  • Host a booth showcasing your team, merchandise, and programs
  • Join community activities and engage with local fans

Vendors:

  • Secure a trade or sales table in the Sports Card Zone
  • Showcase your shop, products, and specialty collections
  • Network with collectors, clubs, and the wider sports community

📢  Why Get Involved?

  • Celebrate and inspire the local sports community
  • Build lasting relationships with fans, collectors, and families
  • Highlight your club or brand’s commitment to community engagement
  • Be part of an energetic, family-friendly event designed to grow local pride and love for sports

🏆 Potential Key Focus Sports

  • Football
  • Rugby League
  • Cricket
  • Darts
  • MMA
  • Basketball

📩  Interested?

We’re currently scheduling clubs, players, and vendors for the event.

📧 Contact: lee@angrydragongames.com

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Let’s Bring the Game Home!

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