The Card Reserve
Side Quest Events event hall, collectors browsing trading cards
Launching across the UK in 2026

The UK's premier trading card event company.

Side Quest Events is launching in four founding cities (Sheffield, Leeds, Lincoln and Nottingham), bringing serious collectors, curated vendors, sealed product, graded slabs and gameplay together under one roof.

4
Founding cities
20+ yr
Event experience
2026
Launch year
What to expect

One ticket. Six experiences.

Every Side Quest Events event is built around the same six pillars, wherever you join us.

Sealed product

Latest sets, vintage boxes and exclusive UK drops from hand-picked vendors.

Singles & binders

Hundreds of binders to flick through. Find the card that completes your set.

Graded slabs

PSA, CGC and Beckett slabs from trusted sellers. On-site graders on hand.

Trading floor

Bring your binder. Time-slotted trading sessions for collectors of every size.

Gaming zone

Open play, junior tournaments and sealed events. Real prizes, all day.

Headline prizes

Curated prize moments throughout the day. Every ticket is in the running.

For vendors

Sell where the collectors are.

Join our hand-picked founding vendor line-up across the UK launch tour. Standard, Premium and Featured booths available. Limited founder spots.

  • Founding-vendor recognition
  • Hand-picked, curated line-up
  • Marketing & spotlight features
  • Multi-city season packages
Standard booth
From
£100
per event
6ft table and 2 chairs
Free Wi-Fi*
Free carrier bags
Founding vendor spots
Common questions

Got questions? We've got answers.

Everything you need to know before you visit. Tickets, accessibility, vendor info, and more.

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Tickets aren't on sale yet. We're confirming venues and dates. Head to any event page and join the early list to be notified the moment tickets drop, with first access to early-bird pricing.

Tickets are non-refundable except where required by law. If an event is cancelled or rescheduled by us, you'll receive a full refund automatically within 14 days.

Children aged 5–15 need a child ticket. Under 5s are free with a paying adult. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Yes. Every event has a Family ticket covering two adults and two children, with skip-the-queue entry and bundled prize wheel spins.

Yes. Open your booking confirmation email and use the 'Transfer ticket' link. Transfers are free and take effect immediately.

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