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CardVault, Backed by Tom Brady's 50% Stake, Opens 20th Store in Pittsburgh

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Key takeaways

  • Tom Brady acquired a 50% stake in CardVault in February 2025.
  • CardVault opened its 20th store at The Terminal in Pittsburgh's Strip District on November 1, 2026.
  • CardVault reported 400% revenue growth between 2025 and 2026 and has discussed reaching 40 stores by 2028.

Tom Brady holds a 50% stake in CardVault, the sports collectibles retailer that opened its 20th store at The Terminal in Pittsburgh's Strip District on November 1, 2026. The Times of India reported the milestone. Brady bought his stake in February 2025.

Brady's Stake and the Pittsburgh Opening

CardVault lets customers buy, sell and trade sports cards, memorabilia and collectibles, and it offers professional grading services so collectors can authenticate and assess items. Brady acquired his 50% ownership stake in February 2025, and the company has since expanded into a national brand.

The Pittsburgh store followed recent openings in Los Angeles and Indianapolis, according to CardVault's own announcement. A company spokesperson told Front Office Sports that revenue grew 400% between 2025 and 2026. CardVault has discussed reaching 40 stores by 2028, with a longer-term target of 100 locations.

Brady's collecting began in San Mateo, California, where a local hobby shop was a childhood destination. "Since I was seven years old, I only wanted Don Mattingly cards," Brady said. He described the shop as "a great hobby shop in San Mateo" and said he started collecting at seven or eight years old.

CardVault's Orlando and Canton Plans

CardVault announced plans to open its first Florida store at ICON Park in Orlando in mid-November, partnering with Charles Woodson and Jordan Edwards, PR Newswire reported. The Orlando location will be the 21st nationwide, with a second store planned for Canton, Ohio in early 2027.

CardsHQ opened its second U.S. Location in Orion Township on November 14-15, a 13,000-square-foot store in metro Detroit, DBusiness Magazine reported. The opening featured Jalen Rose opening packs and a PSA grading session, and the store offers sports cards, trading card games and memorabilia.

CardVault's Orlando and Canton Timeline

CardVault's Orlando store at ICON Park is scheduled to open in mid-November as the 21st location nationwide. A second store is planned for Canton, Ohio in early 2027. The company has discussed 40 stores by 2028 and 100 locations over the longer term.

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