--- title: "Replay Sports Cards Returns to Chicago for the National Sports Collectors Convention with a Full Week of Giving Back" url: https://burnaze.com/article/361f4673-eaf2-4e38-ad0d-f9d071d37597 source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260728_replay_sports_cards_returns_to_chicago_for_the_national_sports_collectors_c.html category: "Specialty retail" industry: "Retail" segment: "Specialty retail" published: 2026-07-28T12:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-10-31T20:29:23.235Z image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1551836022-deb4988cc6c0?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop --- # Replay Sports Cards Returns to Chicago for the National Sports Collectors Convention with a Full Week of Giving Back **TL;DR:** Replay Sports Cards is giving back to the Chicagoland community before the National Sports Collectors Convention by hosting a trivia night and donating cards to patients at La Rabida Children's Hospital. The company's Replay Gives Back initiative has collected over 3 million donated trading cards since its launch in November 2024. *originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-07-28. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260728_replay_sports_cards_returns_to_chicago_for_the_national_sports_collectors_c.html).* ## Story Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, giving back to the Chicagoland community that will host the industry’s biggest show. Between hosting trivia night before a Chicago White Sox game, donating cards to patients and families at La Rabida Children’s Hospital, and placing donation stations throughout the convention’s VIP Trade Night Lounge, Replay Gives Back initiative front and center before a single pack is opened on the convention floor. On Tuesday, July 28, Replay will host a sports trivia night ahead of the Chicago White Sox game against the New York Yankees. Participants may win trading cards, providing a taste of the hobby prior to the National. “A packed house for a Sox-Yankees game is exactly the kind of crowd we want to introduce to the hobby,” said Mike Martin, Co-Founder of Replay. “Trivia night is a fun, low-pressure way for fans to walk away with cards in hand, and it sets the tone for what we’re doing all week: whether that’s at the ballpark, at La Rabida, or on the floor at The National.” The following day, Wednesday, July 29, from 11:00am-1:00pm, the Replay team will be on-site at La Rabida Children’s Hospital’s Outpatient Clinic, handing out packs of donated trading cards to children and families visiting the clinic. “The patients and families at La Rabida are navigating medical conditions, some of which are complex and chronic illnesses. We want to support their journey with something fun,” said Brent Schepel, Co-Founder of Replay. “That’s what Replay Gives Back is all about: meeting people where they are and sharing the joy of this hobby with anyone who could use a little more of it, especially during a week when we’re asking Chicagoland to welcome us with open arms.” Once the convention gets underway, Replay will make its biggest push yet for Replay Gives Back, while also giving attendees plenty of ways to engage with the brand directly. Several Replay Gives Back Donation Stations will be set up throughout the VIP Trade Night Lounge, giving attendees an easy way to donate their used or unwanted trading cards to a good cause throughout the week. “The National brings out the most passionate collectors in the world, and we know a lot of them have boxes of cards sitting around that could mean everything to a kid who’s never had a pack of their own,” said Mike Weinberger, Co-Founder and President of Franchising for Replay. “Putting donation stations right in the middle of the VIP Trade Night Lounge makes it as easy as possible to give back without ever leaving the action.” Beyond the donation stations, Replay will be a fixture on the convention floor throughout the week. The team will run live sports card breaks, trade cards directly with attendees, and capture content for Replay’s Whatnot and TikTok channels. Replay representatives will also be on hand to talk with attendees, collectors and industry partners about the brand’s presence, continuing its activity at the National. Since launching Replay Gives Back in November 2024, Replay has taken in more than 3 million donated trading cards. The company sorts and packages donations into 25-card packs, including one or two chase cards, and delivers them to children through local and national community partnerships. Replay Gives Back packs include cards from legendary brands like Upper Deck, Leaf, Topps and Panini, as well as Pokémon. Donations are accepted year-round at any Replay Sports Cards shop or by mail. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - Retail (sector) - community giving (topic) - charity initiative (topic) - Mike Weinberger (person) - convention (topic) - Replay Sports Cards (company) - Mike Martin (person) - Brent Schepel (person) - Chicago White Sox (company) - sports collectibles (topic) - La Rabida Children's Hospital (location) --- Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260728_replay_sports_cards_returns_to_chicago_for_the_national_sports_collectors_c.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/361f4673-eaf2-4e38-ad0d-f9d071d37597).