Goatz Sportz Cardz

Rips & Sips - September
2026-09-29 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
This is how it all started. Bryan and his buddies around the table. Cracking som cold brews. Ripping boxes. Sharing the hobby with friends. That’s what it’s always been about.
For a long time, we’ve dreamed about turning those nights into something bigger – and now it’s finally here. We’re excited to introduce our new monthly 21+ event: Rips & Sips with Goatz X Carpool-Herndon.
The last Tuesday of every month.
Goatz will open at 7:00pm. Check-in and purchase the box(es) you want to rip. You must purchase your box(es) at Goatz to be eligible to win the grand prize.
Once you grab your box(es), head right NEXT DOOR to Carpool Sports Bar and grab your drink and maybe some apps! Our rip party kicks off around 8:00pm.
The best pull of the night wins:

$50 Goatz Store Credit
$50 to Carpool

Please Note: You must check in and purchase your box(es) from Goatz to be eligible to win. You also must be present to win.
This is about ripping, sipping, and bringing the community together the way it was meant to be!

Rips & Sips - August
2026-08-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States

August! Goatz Kidz Club: Learn, Rip, Trade
2026-08-15 09:00 - 10:30 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
Goatz Kidz Club: Learn, Rip, Trade
Get ready for our kid-focused event! Goatz will be opening EARLY for a special event, just for kids! This is an awesome chance for kids to hang out with card experts to have fun, be creative, and learn about sports and Pokémon cards. Goatz Kidz Club is a monthly kids-only experience at Goatz Sportz Cardz designed to spark excitement, build friendships, and create unforgettable memories. Parents are welcome to stay with their child or drop-off and enjoy their morning.
This event features hands-on activities like pack ripping, trading, scavenger hunts, and card crafts – all in a safe, positive environment where kids can be kids.
Once you join us for a Goatz Kidz Club event, you become an official Kidz Club Member and receive VIP access to register FIRST for future events like autograph signings, family trade nights, and more! Every child also receives a stamp on their Goatz Kidz Club membership card for attending. After six stamps, they earn a FREE pack of cards!
Our $50 ticket is designed to give your child a fun, hands-on experience and real value to take home. Each ticket includes:

$20 Goatz Sportz Cardz store credit (to spend the day of the event)
Light snacks & drinks
A guided learning experience with the Goatz staff (how to collect, trade, protect, and value cards)
Sleeves and Top Loaders
Official Goatz Kidz Club membership, which includes VIP early access to register for future events like: athlete autograph signings, family trade nights, exclusive kids-only events, and more!
Lots of Giveaways! Over $250 in giveaways to kids! Sometimes boxes, games, cards, and packs!

That means most of the ticket goes right back to your child in giveaways and store credit — plus they become part of the Goatz Kidz Club with special perks moving forward.
Spots are limited and pre-registration is required! Register on EventBrite or click on the link below.

Rips & Sips - July
2026-07-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States

July! Goatz Kidz Club: Learn, Rip, Trade
2026-07-25 09:00 - 10:30 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States

Celebrating the Goatz: Richard Petty
2026-07-02 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
We’re celebrating the Goatz of each sport on their birthdays!!! Here are FOUR ways we’re celebrating:

Find the card: We hid a specially marked card of the birthday GOAT in our dollar bin boxes. Whoever finds it, wins it!
Wear their Jersey: Whoever wears the birthday GOAT’s jersey or shirt will receive 5% off all in-store purchases!
Show & Tell: Bring in a card of this player and Tell us a story of how you got this card. Either the best card brought in, or the best story shared with us wins a free pack of cards!
Pull the GOAT: First person to open a box or pack in store and pulls the birthday GOAT, wins a free pack!

Rips & Sips - June
2026-06-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States

Celebrating the Goatz: Michael Phelps
2026-06-29 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States

Celebrating the Goatz: Lionel Messi
2026-06-24 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States

Bobby Witt Jr. Day!
2026-06-14 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
We’re celebrating Witt day ALL day at Goatz Sportz Cardz!

Let’s make it feel like we’re at the ball park! We’re providing FREE Hot dogs & Cracker Jacks (while supplies last) to our amazing customers! Baseball attire is strongly encouraged!
Specifically, any Bobby Witt Jr. jerseys worn will receive 5% off your entire purchase!
We’re making a “Witt Hit Board”! Any Bobby Witt Jr. cards pulled in the shop on Witt day can add your card to the board. ANY “Witt hit” during the day will win a free pack!
Win 2 FREE tickets to Tuesday night’s Nationals vs. Royals Game. Any purchase on Witt day, qualifies you a chance to win!

June! Goatz Kidz Club: Learn, Rip, Trade
2026-06-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States

UFC in DC Pick 'em
2026-06-07 - 2026-06-13 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
The UFC is coming to the White House on Sunday, June 14th. To celebrate, we’ll be having a “pick ’em” style challenge. During the week before the fights, any in-store purchase from June 7 – June 13 will earn you a FREE entry into our UFC DC Pick ‘Em challenge and whoever gets the most correct predictions will take home FREE UFC packs!

Topuria vs. Gaethje
Pereira vs. Gane
O’Malley vs. Zahabi
Duffy vs. Chandler
Nickel vs. Daukaus
Lopes vs. Garcia

Think you know the fight game? Stop by the shop, make your picks, and see who comes out on top before the UFC takes over DC!

NHL & NBA Night
2026-06-05 17:00 - 22:00 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
It’s Playoff FINALS week for both the National Hockey League and the National Basketball Association! We’re celebrating on Friday, June 5th with a trade night from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Wear any NHL or NBA jersey to participate in the fun!
Then right after trade night, we’re hosting a watch party! The NHL game kicks off at 8:00pm and the NBA game kicks off at 8:30pm. This is Game #2 for both sports. During the watch party, the first customer that pulls a card of someone playing for either teams (both hockey and basketball), will win a free pack of cards!

Rips & Sips - May
2026-05-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States

Celebrating the Goatz: Novak Djokovic
2026-05-22 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States

Goatz Kidz Club: May 2026
2026-05-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
Register at the EventBrite link, below!
Join us for an exciting, hands-on experience designed for young Pokémon and sports card collectors! The Goatz Kidz Club is all about learning, trading, and having fun while building confidence and community through the hobby.
Kids will learn:

How to collect, trade, and care for their cards
What makes a card valuable
How to protect and store their collection
Trading tips and card basics from the Goatz team
Create/Color your own trading card to take home
Scavenger Hunt

What’s Included with Your $50 Ticket:

$20 Goatz Sportz Cardz store credit
Light snacks & drinks
Guided learning experience with Goatz staff
Sleeves & Top Loaders
Exclusive kids-only activities
Official Goatz Kidz Club membership with VIP early access to future events
Lots of Giveaways!

Every child who attends automatically becomes a Goatz Kidz Club member – unlocking early registration for autograph signings, family trade nights, and special kids events.
This is more than just cards – it’s about building friendships, learning a new hobby, and being part of the Goatz community.
Spots are limited! Register today at the EventBrite link, below!

Rips & Sips - April
2026-04-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States

Rips & Sips - March
2026-03-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States

Goatz Winter Gaming Series: Game 5 - Goatz Gauntlet
2026-03-11 17:00 - 22:00 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
Get ready for a 5-week Winter Gaming Series at Goatz Sportz Cardz! Every Wednesday night, we’re bringing the energy with competitive play, community vibes, and serious fun – all hosted right in the shop.
Each week features a different hands-on card challenge where participants compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze placements, earning paper “medals” that become entries toward Grand Prize drawings. At the end of the series, we’ll draw a random medal from each box to determine our winner. Each winner will be receiving a 2026 Topps Chrome U.S. Winter Olympic & Paralympic Team Hopefuls item.

1st Place = Hobby Box
2nd Place = Value Box
3rd Place = One Pack

This event is all about fun, sportsmanship, and community — whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting started. Participants may attend one week or all five, but the more you play, the more chances you earn to win.
GAME 5: GOATZ GAUNTLET (FINALE)
Objective:
Complete a three-stage challenge faster than all competitors.
Format: Individual
Stages:

Open 1 pack
Sleeve 10 cards
Stack cards neatly

Rules:

Timer starts on “GO”
Players must complete stages in order
Mistakes must be corrected before advancing

Winner Determined By:
Fastest clean completion time Players must complete stages in order

Every Wednesday beginning February 11, 2026 – March 11, 2026 beginning at 8:00pm. Some purchases are require to compete. This event is fun for all ages!
This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), or any Olympic or Paralympic organization.

Goatz Kidz Club: March 2026
2026-03-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
Register at the EventBrite link, below!
Join us for an exciting, hands-on experience designed for young Pokémon and sports card collectors! The Goatz Kidz Club is all about learning, trading, and having fun while building confidence and community through the hobby.
Kids will learn:

How to collect, trade, and care for their cards
What makes a card valuable
How to protect and store their collection
Trading tips and card basics from the Goatz team
Create/Color your own trading card to take home
Scavenger Hunt

What’s Included with Your $50 Ticket:

$20 Goatz Sportz Cardz store credit
Light snacks & drinks
Guided learning experience with Goatz staff
Sleeves & Top Loaders
Exclusive kids-only activities
Official Goatz Kidz Club membership with VIP early access to future events

Every child who attends automatically becomes a Goatz Kidz Club member – unlocking early registration for autograph signings, family trade nights, and special kids events.
This is more than just cards – it’s about building friendships, learning a new hobby, and being part of the Goatz community.
Spots are limited! Register today at the EventBrite link, below!

Goatz Winter Gaming Series: Game 4 - Goatz Relay
2026-03-04 17:00 - 22:00 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
Get ready for a 5-week Winter Gaming Series at Goatz Sportz Cardz! Every Wednesday night, we’re bringing the energy with competitive play, community vibes, and serious fun – all hosted right in the shop.
Each week features a different hands-on card challenge where participants compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze placements, earning paper “medals” that become entries toward Grand Prize drawings. At the end of the series, we’ll draw a random medal from each box to determine our winner. Each winner will be receiving a 2026 Topps Chrome U.S. Winter Olympic & Paralympic Team Hopefuls item.

1st Place = Hobby Box
2nd Place = Value Box
3rd Place = One Pack

This event is all about fun, sportsmanship, and community — whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting started. Participants may attend one week or all five, but the more you play, the more chances you earn to win.
GAME 4: GOATZ RELAY
Objective:
Complete a multi-step challenge as a team faster than all others.
Format: Teams of 2–3 players
Roles:

Player 1: Open packs
Player 2: Sort cards (by sport or card type)
Player 3: Sleeve and stack cards

Rules:

Tasks must be completed in order
Players may not assist teammates outside their role
Cards must be correctly sorted and sleeved to count

Penalties:

Incorrect sorting or incomplete sleeves must be fixed before time stops

Winner Determined By:
Fastest official team time
Every Wednesday beginning February 11, 2026 – March 11, 2026 beginning at 8:00pm. Some purchases are required to compete. This event is fun for all ages!
This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), or any Olympic or Paralympic organization.

Goatz Pack Madness
2026-03-01 14:00 - 2026-04-06 19:00 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
Pack Madness at Goatz Sportz Cardz!
A 64-spot Bracket. One Champion. All March Long. It’s time to bring the tournament energy to the hobby. Introducing Pack Madness – a 64-person bracket-style competition running all throughout March at Goatz Sportz Cardz. Here’s how it works:
The Format:

64 collectors enter the bracket
Round 1 kicks off the first week of March
Each round takes place weekly throughout March
Winners advance and must return the following week to continue competing
The Final Round will take place on Monday, April 6, about one hour before championship game tip-off – during our in-store watch party (with free food!)

How to Play:

To compete in any round, you must purchase a pack or box (any product in-store qualifies)
You’ll go head-to-head against your bracket opponent
Each competitor opens their pack
The winner is determined by the highest value card pulled from that pack

That’s it. Simple. Competitive. High Energy.
Important Rules:

Winners must return the following week (anytime during store hours) to compete in the next round
If you do not return during your designated week ,you forfeit you spot
A new pack or box must be purchased for each round you compete in

The Prizes:

First Place: $200 in Goatz Store Credit
Second Place: $50 in Goatz Store Credit

And of course – bragging rights as the first-ever Pack Madness Champion.
Championship Night: The final showdown happens on April 6, one hour before tip-off of the big game. We’ll be hosting a watch party with free food, great vibes, and the final Pack Madness battle live in-store.

Goatz Winter Gaming Series: Game 3 - Pack Wars
2026-02-25 17:00 - 22:00 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
Get ready for a 5-week Winter Gaming Series at Goatz Sportz Cardz! Every Wednesday night, we’re bringing the energy with competitive play, community vibes, and serious fun – all hosted right in the shop.
Each week features a different hands-on card challenge where participants compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze placements, earning paper “medals” that become entries toward Grand Prize drawings. At the end of the series, we’ll draw a random medal from each box to determine our winner. Each winner will be receiving a 2026 Topps Chrome U.S. Winter Olympic & Paralympic Team Hopefuls item.

1st Place = Hobby Box
2nd Place = Value Box
3rd Place = One Pack

This event is all about fun, sportsmanship, and community — whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting started. Participants may attend one week or all five, but the more you play, the more chances you earn to win.
GAME 3: PACK WARS
Objective:
Pull the strongest card from a single pack.
Format: Individual
Rules:

Each player opens one pack at the same time
Cards must be revealed one at a time (no skipping)
Card ranking order (announced before start), example:

Autograph
Numbered card
Parallel
Insert
Base card

Tiebreaker:

Tied players open an additional pack

Winner Determined By:
Highest-ranked card
Every Wednesday beginning February 11, 2026 – March 11, 2026 beginning at 8:00pm. Some purchases are require to compete. This event is fun for all ages!
This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), or any Olympic or Paralympic organization.

Rips & Sips - February
2026-02-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
This is how it all started. Bryan and his buddies around the table. Cracking som cold brews. Ripping boxes. Sharing the hobby with friends. That’s what it’s always been about.
For a long time, we’ve dreamed about turning those nights into something bigger – and now it’s finally here. We’re excited to introduce our new monthly 21+ event: Rips & Sips with Goatz X Carpool-Herndon.
First event: February 24th. Then the last Tuesday of every month.
Goatz will open at 7:00pm. Check-in and purchase the box(es) you want to rip. You must purchase your box(es) at Goatz to be eligible to win the grand prize.
Once you grab your box(es), head right NEXT DOOR to Carpool Sports Bar and grab your drink and maybe some apps! Our rip party kicks off around 8:00pm.
The best pull of the night wins:

$50 Goatz Store Credit
$50 to Carpool

Please Note: You must check in and purchase your box(es) from Goatz to be eligible to win. You also must be present to win.
This is about ripping, sipping, and bringing the community together the way it was meant to be!

Goatz Winter Gaming Series: Game 2 - Sleeve Sprint
2026-02-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
Get ready for a 5-week Winter Gaming Series at Goatz Sportz Cardz! Every Wednesday night, we’re bringing the energy with competitive play, community vibes, and serious fun – all hosted right in the shop.
Each week features a different hands-on card challenge where participants compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze placements, earning paper “medals” that become entries toward Grand Prize drawings. At the end of the series, we’ll draw a random medal from each box to determine our winner. Each winner will be receiving a 2026 Topps Chrome U.S. Winter Olympic & Paralympic Team Hopefuls item.

1st Place = Hobby Box
2nd Place = Value Box
3rd Place = One Pack

This event is all about fun, sportsmanship, and community — whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting started. Participants may attend one week or all five, but the more you play, the more chances you earn to win.
GAME 2: SLEEVE SPRINT
Objective:
Correctly sleeve as many cards as possible within the time limit.
Format: Individual
Rules:

Time limit: 2–3 minutes (announced before start)
All players use the same sleeves
Cards must be fully sleeved and stacked neatly
Mis-sleeved or upside-down cards do not count

Winner Determined By:
Highest number of correctly sleeved cards
(Ties broken by fastest completion of final sleeve)
Every Wednesday beginning February 11, 2026 – March 11, 2026 beginning at 8:00pm. Some purchases are require to compete. This event is fun for all ages!
This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), or any Olympic or Paralympic organization.

Goatz Winter Gaming Series: Game 1 - Fastest Rip!
2026-02-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
Get ready for a 5-week Winter Gaming Series at Goatz Sportz Cardz! Every Wednesday night, we’re bringing the energy with competitive play, community vibes, and serious fun – all hosted right in the shop.
Each week features a different hands-on card challenge where participants compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze placements, earning paper “medals” that become entries toward Grand Prize drawings. At the end of the series, we’ll draw a random medal from each box to determine our winner. Each winner will be receiving a 2026 Topps Chrome U.S. Winter Olympic & Paralympic Team Hopefuls item.

1st Place = Hobby Box
2nd Place = Value Box
3rd Place = One Pack

This event is all about fun, sportsmanship, and community — whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting started. Participants may attend one week or all five, but the more you play, the more chances you earn to win.
GAME 1: FASTEST RIP
Objective:
Open all packs as quickly as possible without damaging cards.
Format: Individual
Rules:

Each player is given the same style and number of packs
Timer starts on the word “GO”
Players may not pre-tear packs
Timer stops when all cards are removed and placed face-down on the mat
Cards must remain undamaged

Penalties:

Damaged cards = +5 second penalty or disqualification (staff discretion)

Winner Determined By:
Fastest official time
Every Wednesday beginning February 11, 2026 – March 11, 2026 beginning at 8:00pm. Some purchases are require to compete. This event is fun for all ages!
This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), or any Olympic or Paralympic organization.

Super Bowl Pick 'Em
2026-02-02 08:00 - 2026-02-08 18:00 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
Now through Sunday, any in-store purchase earns you a Super Bowl Pick ‘Em entry! Simply make any purchase and fill out the slip with your guess of the final score, which team, Seattle or the Patriots will score first, and guess the Super Bowl MVP!
1st Place: $75 Store Credit
2nd Place: $25 Store Credit
Random Drawing: Free pack of cards
One entry per purchase per day!

Mid-Atlantic Card Show
2026-02-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-31 10:30 - 16:00 | Silver Spring Civic Center, MD, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
We’ll be set up at the Mid-Atlantic Card show at the Silver Spring Civic Center in Maryland. There’s over 170 tables with vendors from six states. This is the largest card show inside the DC beltway! Saturday: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM and Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Just $5 gets you in the show with ages 10 and under, free! Early admission one hour before opening costs $10. We’ll see you there!

Goatz Sportz Cardz Grand Opening
2026-01-03 11:00 - 22:00 | Goatz Sportz Cardz, 208 Elden St. #102, Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
Goatz is finally opening our physical store, coming this January 3rd! We will begin the day with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Herndon Mayor. Our first 50 customers will receive a special giveaway. We will be doing hourly raffle drawings. We will also have kids activities, featuring a color-your-own trading card and a scavenger hunt for prizes. Be sure to check it out! We can’t wait to meet you!
