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The world of baseball collecting is buzzing with upcoming auctions featuring a wide array of memorabilia, from vintage treasures to items connected to current and future stars. Auction houses like Love of the Game Auctions and MEARS Online Auctions are at the forefront, specializing in baseball cards and high-value sports memorabilia. MEARS, for instance, has previously highlighted significant pieces such as a Babe Ruth autographed first home run bat and a Jackie Robinson game-worn rookie jersey. PWCC Marketplace is currently offering signed baseball memorabilia alongside graded sports and Pokémon cards, with a focus on '90s insert legends and trophy-level Pokémon cards.

Several auctions are set to conclude in early October. Auction of Champions is hosting daily auctions, including an 'all-star' auction on October 7th, a 'cardboard empire' auction on October 8th, and a 'card' auction concluding on October 10th. Crown Sports Auctions is also concluding its auction, which features a broad selection of sports memorabilia, including baseball bats, jerseys, and cards. Inscriptagraphs Memorabilia is offering items related to the 2026 Olympics, including signed photos and jerseys from Team USA and Team Canada, alongside a Jalen Brunson Game Used New York Knicks Debut Basketball. Just Collect, a company that buys vintage baseball cards and memorabilia, has facilitated over $50 million in transactions since its inception.

Looking ahead, Lelands Sports Memorabilia and Sports Card Auctions will hold multiple auctions from October 15 to November 18, 2026, and again from November 15 to December 5, 2026, with another scheduled from December 3, 2026, into 2027. Sports Memorabilia Auction & Consignment's 2026 Fall Premier auction runs from October 29 to November 15, featuring a Shohei Ohtani game-used bat among other notable sports items. The trend of offering items tied to significant sporting events and athletes continues, providing collectors with diverse opportunities to acquire pieces of baseball history.

Basketball enthusiasts have a wealth of opportunities to acquire coveted memorabilia in upcoming auctions. Coach's Corner Sports Auctions is currently accepting bids for an event featuring a Caitlin Clark signed jersey and a Topps rookie basketball card, alongside other sports and entertainment items. Inscriptagraphs Memorabilia is set to feature a Jalen Brunson Game Used New York Knicks Debut Basketball, highlighting game-worn items. Additionally, this auction house is offering items related to the 2026 Olympics, including signed pucks and jerseys from various Team USA and Team Canada athletes.

Daily auctions are ongoing at Auction of Champions, with specific themed events such as the "all-star" auction concluding soon, followed by "cardboard empire" and "mystery" auctions. Further into October, the "card" auction will conclude, with the "helmet" and "mvp" auctions scheduled to end in the following week. KBK Sports is also hosting online auctions for autographs, cards, and collectibles, with a weekday card auction ending soon and a month-long October auction concluding at the end of the month.

Specializing in vintage sports cards and memorabilia, Just Collect has facilitated over $50 million in transactions, while Love of the Game Auctions offers a broad selection of basketball cards and memorabilia spanning from the 19th century to the present day. Crown Sports Auctions is also holding an event that includes a wide array of sports memorabilia, with Huggins & Scott Auctions preparing for its Spring Auction. Sports Memorabilia Auction & Consignment will present its 2026 Fall Premier auction from late October into mid-November, featuring a diverse range of sports collectibles.