Public registration for San Diego Comic Con 2026 opens today (November 15, 2025) — and general sale of badges (passes) began this morning at 9:00 AM Pacific Time. If you want to attend San Diego Comic Con 2026, this is the last chance, as the previous Returning Registration round has already ended.
Comic-Con 2026 – Quick Info
This year’s Comic-Con dates are set for July 2026—the event is typically held at the San Diego Convention Center, and the 2026 schedule is also expected to be mid-to-late July (the official page contains 2026 event dates and reservation instructions). Everyone must have a valid Comic-Con Member ID to attend; without a Member ID, you won’t be able to participate in Open Registration. So, if you don’t already have a Member ID, get one first.
The badge purchase process takes place through a virtual waiting room—this waiting room typically opens about two and a half hours before the sale, and Comic-Con explains that arriving early doesn’t give anyone priority; the system randomly places people in line. So, when planning your strategy, consider that success is a combination of luck and preparation.
Ticket Pricing – Quick Notes
Prices and types are published based on trends from prior years: single-day badges (Thursday/Friday/Saturday) are generally around $85, Sunday or Preview Night rates may vary, and four-day passes automatically convert to 4-day passes; there may be a per-person handling fee—so check the total carefully at checkout. These ranges are based on previous information and official guides.
A couple of important precautions every buyer should know: Comic-Con only honors badges issued through its official channels—badges purchased from third parties may be revoked. So stay away from any scalping offers or unknown buying groups; if you plan to buy badges with a group, do so only with trusted individuals and read Comic-Con’s guidelines.
What to do – Practical tips (immediately implementable):
- Check Comic-Con Member ID validity now and keep updated.
- Log in to the virtual waiting room on time, the morning of the sale (the waiting room often opens at 7:30 AM PT).
- Have payment methods set up in advance — Have a credit/debit card and billing address ready to make checkout faster.
- Keep your options: Have backup days in case your first choice of days is difficult to get; sometimes it’s better to buy a 4-day pass.
One last thing—if you’re a San Diego Comic Con fan, this is an opportunity not to be missed, but also be smart: carefully read the instructions on the official site, have your Member ID and payment ready, and avoid any shortcuts or unofficial deals. Held at the San Diego Convention Center, this event draws a large number of fans each year, so early can mean success.
