PSA Europe Germany: Launch, Dates, and Opening Details

TL;DR

• PSA Europe is based in Frankfurt am Main and is a full-scale authentication and grading facility.
• Launch: submissions have been open since September 15, 2026, 12:01 AM CET.
• Collectors in every EU country submit directly to PSA, without shipping to the USA.
• According to PSA, Frankfurt offers all globally available service levels for cards, autographed cards, tickets and packs.

For European collectors, grading with PSA long meant a complicated trip across the Atlantic. PSA Europe in Frankfurt has changed that. Here you'll find the key dates, what PSA has officially announced and how to prepare your cards.

What is PSA?

PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) is the world's largest provider of trading card authentication and grading. Since its founding in 1991, PSA has graded cards on a scale from 1 to 10 and sealed them in a tamper-evident case (slab). A high PSA grade builds trust when buying and selling, protects against counterfeits and makes cards easier to trade.

Launch and dates

Before the official launch, several dates circulated in the community, including July 1, 2026. What counts is PSA's announcement: submissions have been open since September 15, 2026.

What changes for collectors?

• Shorter routes: shipping within the EU instead of to the USA.
• Lower costs: cheaper shipping and no customs within the EU.
• Less risk: shorter transport routes and fewer transfers.
• Euros instead of dollars: no exchange-rate risk.

For the European market, this means more graded cards in circulation, more trust in trading and more transparent prices. Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and Lorcana all benefit.

How to prepare your cards

1. Review your collection: pick high-value or meaningful cards that are in very good condition.
2. Check condition: inspect centering, corners, edges and surface under different light angles. Even small flaws cost points, and the price gap between PSA 9 and PSA 10 is often large.
3. Clean carefully: remove dust and fingerprints with a clean microfiber cloth, without cleaning agents.
4. Pack safely: put each card in a soft sleeve and then in a card saver. Card savers are better than toploaders because the card suffers less when taken out.
5. Submit online: enter your cards in your PSA account, choose the service level and state the value. PSA provides the shipping address during submission.

Read more in our articles PSA Germany 2026: Frankfurt location, launch & services and PSA Germany: submission guide.

Conclusion

With PSA Europe in Frankfurt, professional grading has never been easier for collectors in the EU. If you want your best cards graded, you can start right away. Find new cards for your collection at DeckDynastie: Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh! and One Piece.