The RazMania Midwest Festival is set to hit Metro Detroit on August 29-30, 2026, at the UWM Sports Complex in Pontiac, Michigan. The two-day event promises a weekend dedicated to sports, collecting, and the hobby community, with expectations of drawing thousands of attendees from across the Midwest. The festival will offer opportunities to buy, sell, and trade sports cards, Pokémon cards, TCG, comics, memorabilia, and collectibles, while also providing a chance 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. Additionally, top college recruits like DeAndre Bidden (5-star, Class of 2028) and Jayden Evans (4-star, Class of 2028) will be present.
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." The festival will feature hundreds of vendor booths, interactive fan experiences such as a 40-yard dash, half-court shot, and field goal kicks, and family-friendly entertainment suitable for all ages.
Beyond the commercial and entertainment aspects, RazMania is committed to community outreach. In partnership with Pontiac United and the Boys & Girls Club of Troy, the festival will host hundreds of local youth for a day of meeting professional athletes and engaging with 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."
The festival aims to serve as a hub for collectors, dealers, athletes, businesses, and fans to connect, and with thousands of attendees expected, it also presents a platform for vendors and sponsors to showcase their brands to an engaged audience. Vendor and sponsorship opportunities remain available for interested businesses. For tickets, registration, and updates, visit www.RazManiaFest.com.
RazMania was founded by Jason Raznick, Patrick Lane, and Elliot Lane, and is dedicated to creating a destination where collectors can celebrate their passion while inspiring the next generation through community partnerships and youth outreach. The event is poised to become a significant gathering for the hobby community in the Midwest, combining commerce, entertainment, and social responsibility.
