SDCC 2026 Badge & Registration Guide
Everything you need to know about badges, registration, sale timing, price expectations, mail vs. pick-up, and signing-in at the convention center.
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A set amount of badges are released for anyone who purchased a Comic-Con 2025 attendee badge (and did not request a refund). The SDCC 2026 Returning Registration sale took place on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time.
The rest of available badges are released to anyone with a Comic-Con Member ID roughly 4-6 weeks after the Returning Registration sale. Badges for SDCC 2026 went on sale Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time.
| Day type | Adult | Junior (13-17) | Military / Sr. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday (Preview Night) | $64.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Thursday | $85.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Friday | $85.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Saturday | $85.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Sunday | $64.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
Juniors, military, and senior pricing must be verified with a valid Comic-Con Member ID. See the Member ID page for more information.
Up to two qualifying children may register per paying adult onsite; pick up free child badges in Sails Pavilion with the adult purchaser.
Check the Official child-badge policy page for the cutoff date and more information.
Younger than CCI's published cutoff → free child badge when rules are met. At or older than the cutoff → Junior or Adult with Member ID.
- Waiting room opens 8:00 AM PT; join before 9:00 AM PT lock.
- After lock, CCI assigns randomized order—you may enter a timed buying session if picked.
- Checkout window is short—cart doesn’t reserve inventory until paid.
- Room entry ≠ badge; multiple browsers can help redundancy.
Each buyer can typically cover up to three people (self + two). Trusted friends queue together; whoever gets through first buys for others with their Member IDs handy. Make sure to have:
- Member IDs + last names ready
- Stable connection and payment method
- Teams you trust financially
One reseller in a pooled group can void the whole cohort—CCI is strict about resale.
CCI publishes a cutoff to confirm your mailing address for advance shipping a few weeks before the convention. Otherwise, plan for pick-up in Sails Pavilion below.
If you’re not mailed a badge or it doesn't arrive, pick up personally in Sails Pavilion.
Location
Sails Pavilion, upper level • San Diego Convention Center • 111 W. Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Bring
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Badge confirmation email (2026 issuance)
Tentative Sails hours (Jul 21–26 week)
- Tue Jul 21 — 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Wed Jul 22 — 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Thu Jul 23 — 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Fri Jul 24 — 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sat Jul 25 — 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sun Jul 26 — 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Children’s badges
Child registration happens in Sails alongside adults; children must attend with guardians. Have emergency-contact details ready to provide to the registration staff.
Souvenir bags & books
Pick up your tote, lanyard, and programming materials in Sails. Even if your badge shipped, you will need to pick up your materials in Sails!
CCI uses badge taps at designated doors to discourage sharing. Procedures post closer to opening day—watch signage at primary entrances.