Comic-Con runs July 22–25, 2027 with Preview Night July 21. Plan San Diego around Returning Registration, Open Registration, hotel geography, accessibility and the Convention Center footprint.
Comic-Con 2027 quick answers - Main convention? July 22–25, 2027. - Preview Night? Wednesday, July 21. - Where? San Diego Convention Center. - Returning Registration? October 17, 2026. - Open Registration? November 14, 2026. - On-site badge sales? Comic-Con says no on-site badge registration in 2027. The badge is the first planning problem Comic-Con's attendee badge sales happen well before July. Returning Registration is scheduled for October 17, while Open Registration is scheduled for November 14. If you miss the correct eligibility window, hotel planning is irrelevant. Treat the hotel and Convention Center as one decision Comic-Con is a dense downtown convention trip. Choose lodging with the Convention Center and daily transportation plan in mind rather than booking purely on price. Accessibility Deaf and Disabled Services operate from Lobby A. Comic-Con publishes accessible elevator locations, first aid and other services across the building. A significant 2027 change: attendant badges need to be bought in advance rather than on site. Professional registration The application deadline for new or re-verifying 2027 professionals was September 25, 2026. Already approved professionals still need to complete badge registration when that window opens. Official resources: Comic-Con 2027 · plan your visit · disabled services