The 2026 World Olympic Collectors Fair opened Friday at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs, showcasing Olympic memorabilia from more than 100 years [1].

The event serves as a rare global hub for historians and hobbyists to preserve the physical legacy of the Games. By bringing together international experts, the fair ensures that rare artifacts from the early 20th century remain documented and accessible to the public.

Roughly 100 collectors from 11 countries [1] have traveled to Colorado for the three-day event, which runs through Sunday [1]. The fair is free and open to the public [1]. Participants use the gathering to display, buy, sell, and trade items that trace the evolution of the Olympic movement.

The historical span of the memorabilia on display is extensive, featuring items dating back to 1904 [1]. The collection also includes forward-looking pieces intended for the 2028 Games [1]. This range allows visitors to see the transition of athletic gear and official branding over a century of competition.

Organizers designed the fair to celebrate the enduring history of the Games. The Antlers Hotel provides the venue for these collectors to exchange knowledge and artifacts, a process that often helps authenticate rare pieces of sporting history [1].

“The 2026 World Olympic Collectors Fair opened Friday at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs.”

The gathering highlights the growing market for sports heritage and the role of private collectors in archiving Olympic history. By bridging the gap between 1904 and 2028, the event underscores how memorabilia functions as a primary record of athletic and cultural shifts over the last 120 years.