Comic-Con 2026 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY

TOUCAN TIP #4: Gear Up! Your Comic-Con 2026 Cosplay Guide Starts Now

Bringing a cosplay to life at Comic-Con 2026? Check out our updated costume and prop guidelines to make sure everything is set for a smooth and fun experience.

COSTUME PROPs POLICY

All costume props must be inspected daily at one of the Costume Props Desks. The Costume Props Policy is subject to change at any time and final approval on costume props will be at the sole discretion of our Prop Safety Officers.

There are three Costume Props Desks:

1. Outside Lobby E glass doors

2. The lobby of Hall D, near the outside door*

3. Outside Lobby C2 glass doors

BONUS: Prop Safety Officers will also be walking entry lines each morning.
*Extended hours provided for Evening Programming.

After your costume prop(s) have been checked, they will be tagged by security to designate that your costume prop(s) have been checked and approved. This small tag must remain visible on your costume prop(s) while you are at the event. Security will escort you to the Costume Props Desk for inspection if your costume prop(s) is not tagged.

Se permite el uso de elementos de utilería simulados o disfrazados como parte de su disfraz, previa aprobación de seguridad y cumplimiento de lo siguiente:

All cosplay must abide by Comic-Con’s Code of Conduct.
En la Comic-Con no está permitido el uso de accesorios o armas funcionales o afiladas.
Todo el atrezzo de los disfraces debe ajustarse a las leyes estatales y federales.
Las réplicas de disfraces de proyectiles deberán inutilizarse y cubrirse con capuchones de colores brillantes.
A las flechas funcionales (reales) se les deben quitar las puntas y se deben atar a un carcaj.
Es posible que algunos objetos de atrezzo deban atarse a su disfraz de forma que no puedan desenfundarse. Nuestros oficiales de seguridad de atrezzo tomarán estas decisiones.
Los disfraces con zancos deberán ser aprobados en el mostrador de atrezo.
No se permite el cosplay realista de personal de primeros auxilios y/o seguridad.
At certain times, due to crowds and safety issues, oversized costumes may be asked to leave the Exhibit Hall and/or Program rooms.
Props that are not approved by our Prop Safety Officers may not be stored in Coat Check. Unapproved props must be returned to your vehicle, hotel room, or another off-site location.

Si no desea que su(s) disfraz(es) sea(n) inspeccionado(s) o etiquetado(s), o si no está dispuesto a cumplir con estas políticas, por favor no traiga su(s) disfraz(es) a la Comic-Con.

La política de atrezzo está sujeta a cambios en cualquier momento.

Asegúrese de seguir consultando este sitio web cuando se acerque la fecha del evento para comprobar que su(s) atrezzo(s) de disfraz cumple(n) la Política de atrezzo de disfraces vigente.

Make sure to double check our Convention Policies below for Comic-Con 2026 so that you won’t be taken aback by any rules or regulations.

Read the complete list of Comic-Con 2026 Convention Policies HERE

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