RazMania Midwest Festival is set to take over the UWM Sports Complex in Pontiac, Michigan, on August 29-30, 2026, promising a weekend packed with sports memorabilia, trading card exchanges, and meet-and-greet opportunities with more than 50 professional athletes. The event, which is expected to draw thousands of attendees from across the Midwest, aims to cater to collectors, sports fans, and families alike, offering a comprehensive experience that includes buying, selling, and trading sports cards, Pokémon TCG items, comics, and other collectibles.
Among the athletes scheduled to appear are several Detroit Lions players, including Jameson Williams, Jake Bates, Jack Fox, Brock Wright, and Hogan Hatten, as well as University of Michigan football standouts Jordan Marshall, Zack Marshall, Enow Etta, and Avery Gach. The roster also features highly touted college recruits DeAndre Bidden (5-star, Class of 2028) and Jayden Evans (4-star, Class of 2028), along with many other professional, college, and high school NIL recruits.
Jason Raznick, founder of RazMania, emphasized the festival's mission to unify the collecting community. "RazMania is about bringing together the entire collecting community under one roof," he said. "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."
The festival will feature hundreds of vendor booths, autograph sessions, photo opportunities, and interactive fan experiences such as a 40-yard dash, half-court shot, and field goal kicks. It is designed to be family-friendly, with entertainment suitable for collectors of all ages.
Beyond the commercial and entertainment aspects, RazMania is partnering with local youth organizations to give back to the community. In collaboration 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 exploring the hobby. 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."
For businesses, the festival presents a chance to showcase brands to a highly engaged collecting audience. Vendor spaces and sponsorship opportunities are still available, and organizers encourage interested parties to visit www.RazManiaFest.com for tickets, registration, and more details.
RazMania was founded by Jason Raznick, Patrick Lane, and Elliot Lane to create a destination where collectors can buy, sell, trade, and celebrate the hobby while inspiring the next generation through community partnerships. With its combination of athlete appearances, interactive experiences, and hundreds of exhibitors, the festival is poised to become a premier event in the Midwest's collecting calendar.
