Comic-Con 2026

The Ultimate Tech Check

Your last-minute tech checklist awaits! Learn the small steps that make a big difference when it’s time to join Open Registration on November 15.

Get ready for Comic-Con^® 2026 Open Registration on Saturday, November 15! Before joining the waiting room at 7:30 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST) with badge sales starting shortly after 9:00 AM, take a moment to review these essential tech tips for a seamless experience. For full details about the general badge sale, visit our Open Registration page.

PASSWORD CHECK

Take a moment to confirm your Comic-Con Member ID login before sale day. Every year, we hear from attendees who realize too late that they’ve forgotten their password. Since you’ll need to log in if randomly selected for a registration session, double-check your access early and save yourself the stress!

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Make checkout quick and easy by logging in to your Comic-Con Member ID account before November 15 to save your credit card information. When selected for Open Registration, you’ll have 15 minutes to finish your badge purchase, so having your card ready ahead of time can save you valuable seconds.

At checkout, you can either use a saved card or enter a new one. The payment method you select will apply to all badges in your order. If you have more than one card saved, be sure to select your preferred one. If someone else purchases your badge, their card will be used for payment.

Follow the steps below to save your card before the sale.

EMAIL CHECK

If you purchase badges during Open Registration, an order acknowledgement will be sent to the email linked to each badge holder’s Member ID. Please log in before November 15 and check the email listed under your name in the upper left corner. If it’s outdated, update it in the “My Account Information” section.

WAITING ROOM EXPECTATIONS

The virtual waiting room for Open Registration opens bright and early at 7:30 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST) on November 15. To join, head to the Member ID Portal anytime between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM PST — there’s no special link or extra step required. Already logged in? Just select “Open Registration” from the top menu after 7:30 AM PST to enter.

Keep in mind that entering the waiting room doesn’t guarantee a registration session. When badge sales begin at 9:00 AM PST, everyone in the waiting room will be placed into a randomized queue. If your turn comes up, you’ll be prompted to log in to your Member ID to proceed. Only valid Member ID accounts will be able to access the sale.

*WARNING: If you arrive AT 9:00 AM PDT or later, you’ll be placed at the end of the queue.

STATUS MESSAGES

The waiting room’s status messages will keep you informed every step of the way, with tips and updates on badge availability. If you’re chosen for a registration session, you’ll have 15 minutes to complete your purchase, so stay attentive and prepared. For live badge updates, be sure to follow us on Instagram and X too!

BROWSERS and DEVICES

Before November 15, confirm your browser is up to date. The waiting room and registration system have been tested on:

Firefox (Latest Version)
Google Chrome (Latest Version)
Safari (Latest Version)
Microsoft EDGE (Latest Version)

To avoid technical issues, use only one browser on a single device per person during the badge sale. Using multiple browsers or devices can disrupt your session, and we cannot be responsible for any resulting problems. Please stick to the certified browsers listed to the left for the best experience.

The badge sale is not optimized for use on cell phones, iPads, or tablets, and Comic-Con cannot guarantee the expected behavior of the registration system when accessed via a mobile device. We strongly recommend using a laptop or desktop computer to participate in badge sales.

DON’T PRESS REFRESH

Resist the urge to refresh your browser once you’re in the waiting room! The system automatically refreshes every 30 seconds on its own in order to provide updates—manually refreshing could cause technical issues beyond our control.

POWER SAVING SETTINGS

Make sure to adjust your computer’s power settings to stop your screen from going to sleep while you’re in the waiting room. If your screen does go idle and you’re removed, don’t panic. Simply return to the Member ID Portal using the same browser on the same device, and you’ll be placed right back in your original spot in the queue.

JAVASCRIPT AND COOKIES

Most modern web browsers have Javascript and Cookie features enabled by default, but we recommend double-checking your settings to be sure. It’s always a good idea to verify they’re activated as a precaution.

Fair Play Reminder

Don’t Cheat the System!

If the system detects suspicious activity during your registration session, whether knowingly or unknowingly through shared* waiting room information or URLs, Comic-Con reserves the right to cancel all badges in your order. This also applies if your order was placed by someone whose session is flagged. Any suspicious sessions risk cancellation of all associated badges.

*There is no rule preventing you from using your session URL to move from YOUR laptop to YOUR phone. However, you cannot share your session with another person.

Getting pumped for Comic-Con 2026? Organize your tech checklist and kick off your registration adventure today!

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