COSPLAY & FANDOM MEET-UPS
Looking to show off your cosplay or connect with fellow fans at SDCC? Our cosplay meet-up and photoshoot schedule has you covered! From Marvel mashups to anime assemblies, these fan-organized gatherings are a great way to make connections, get epic group shots, and celebrate your fandom.
Check the list below (organized alphabetically) for times, locations, and themes. Don’t forget to bring your best poses and cosplay etiquette!
| Event Name | Date | Time | Badge Required | Location | Event Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Army of Captain America's Invades SDCC | 27/07/2025 | 11:00 | No | Marriott Marquis and Marina | Facebook Page |
| Bob's Burgers Fan Meat-Up | 25/07/2025 | 12:00 | No | Indigo Ballroom Entrance at the Hilton Bayfront | Facebook Page |
| DANDADAN Group Photoshoot | 25/07/2025 | 12:00 | No | Marriott Marquis and Marina | Facebook Page |
| DC Cosplay Photoshoot | 26/07/2025 | 15:30 | Yes | West Mezzanine Terrace Steps, San Diego Convention Center | Facebook Page |
| Dimension 20 Cosplay Meet-Up | 26/07/2025 | 14:00 | Yes | Mezzanine Level Stairs, San Diego Convention Center | Facebook Page |
| Disney Cosplay Meet-Up | 27/07/2025 | 14:00 | Yes | Outside Mezzanine Level in the BACK of San Diego Convention Center | Facebook Page |
| Doctor Who Cosplay Meet-Up | 24/07/2025 | 14:00 | No | Marriott Marquis and Marina | Unofficial Blog Event Post |
| Doctor Who Cosplay Meet-Up | 27/07/2025 | 14:00 | No | Comic Con Museum | Facebook Page |
| Expedition 33 Meet-Up | 25/07/2025 | 13:00 | No | San Diego Bayfront Park | Facebook Page |
| Fallout Cosplay Photoshoot | 25/07/2025 | 11:00 | Yes | Outside Mezzanine Level in the BACK of San Diego Convention Center | Instagram Event Post |
| Ghostbusters Group Cosplay | 26/07/2025 | 17:30 | No | Outside Mezzanine Level in the BACK of San Diego Convention Center | Official Event Website |
| Hazbin Hotel & Helluva Boss Photo-op (18+) | 26/07/2025 | 11:45 | No | Marriott Marquis and Marina | Facebook Page |
| Hero Within Photo Meet-Up | 27/07/2025 | 13:00 | Yes | Booth #1943, San Diego Convention Center | X Event Post |
| Indiana Jones Cosplay Meet-Up | 24/07/2025 | 13:00 | Yes | Lobby at San Diego Convention Center | Facebook Page |
| Indiana Jones Cosplay Meet-Up + Dinner | 26/07/2025 | 13:00 | Yes | Lobby at San Diego Convention Center | Facebook Page |
| Inflatable Dinosaurs Cosplay Meet-Up | 25/07/2025 | 11:00 | No | Marriott Marquis and Marina | Facebook Page |
| K-Pop Demon Hunters Photoshoot | 24/07/2025 | 11:35 | No | Marriott Marquis and Marina | Facebook Page |
| Kinder Culture Photoshoot | 26/07/2025 | 16:30 | Yes | West Mezzanine Terrace Steps, San Diego Convention Center | Facebook Page |
| Kingdom of Terre Neuve Photoshoot | 26/07/2025 | 15:00 | Yes | Mezzanine Level Stairs, San Diego Convention Center | Facebook Page |
| Labubu Lovers Meet-Up | 25/07/2025 | 11:00 | No | San Diego Bayfront Park | Facebook Page |
| Marvel Fan Shoot | 25/07/2025 | 16:00 | Yes | West Mezzanine Terrace, San Diego Convention Center | Facebook Page |
| Marvel Group Photo Shoot: Resistance in the Savage Land | 23/07/2025 | 19:30 | No | Marriott Marquis and Marina | Facebook Page |
| Oops All Luigi 3, Return of the King | 26/07/2025 | 13:20 | Yes | Booth #5535, San Diego Convention Centre | Facebook Page |
| Over 30 Cosplay Photoshoot | 26/07/2025 | 13:30 | Yes | Mezzanine Level Stairs, San Diego Convention Center | Facebook Page |
| Star Trek Cosplay Photos | 24/07/2025 | 15:00 | Yes | Outside Mezzanine Level in the BACK of San Diego Convention Center | Facebook Page |
| Star Wars Cosplay Meet-Up & Photoshoot | 26/07/2025 | 11:00 | Yes | Mezzanine Level Stairs, San Diego Convention Center | Instagram Event Post |
| Virtual Cantina Meet-Up | 26/07/2025 | 19:00 | No | Ace Porter Bar | Facebook Page |
| Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cosplay Meet-Up | 25/07/2025 | 10:00 | No | Children's Park | Facebook Page |
Cosplay Repair Station
If you burst a seam or break a prop amidst the SDCC fun, the San Diego Library is here to save the day! The library will have sewing machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, desktop cutters, soldering irons, general sewing supplies, and adhesives on the 4th floor in their Central IDEA Lab.
All ages are welcome! There will also be photo-ops, themed crafts, Odi the Coyote pin giveaways and more.
It will be open Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm.