The Basics + Date Announcement

To get ready for Open Registration, make sure you have your trusty Comic-Con Member ID. If you don’t already have a Member ID, we strongly recommend creating one well before November 18.

If you’re an existing member, double-check that your account details are up-to-date, including your name, password, and saved payment info. Decide on the days you want to attend, whether it’s all four days plus Preview Night or just specific days, and what your plan will be if you’re selected for a registration session after some days have already sold out. If your payment method isn’t saved on your Member ID account, you’ll need your credit/debit card with you during the sale.

If you plan on purchasing badges for friends, you’ll need their Member IDs and last names exactly how they’re displayed in their accounts (special characters like periods, commas, tildes, etc. included).

Comic-Con 2024 Open Registration is open to the general public! Anyone with a valid and confirmed Member ID can participate.

Anyone you wish to purchase badges for must also meet the same eligibility requirements.

The following member types are not eligible for Open Registration and will have separate registration dates:

• Professionals
• Guests of professionals (paid or complimentary)
• Exhibitors (and exhibitor-purchased attendee badges)
• Retailers
• Volunteers
• Staff
• Complimentary passes
• Press

It will be held in the Member ID Portal where the Queue-it virtual waiting room will be enabled one hour before the sale begins. Please make sure you can access your account before the sale date!  

If it’s been a few years since you participated in one of our badge sales, you’ll notice it looks a little different! It’s now hosted by Configio, which offers an improved registration experience for our prospective attendees.

Children ages 12 and under are free with a paid adult! We’re proud to offer one of the most generous child badge policies in the industry. So bring your kiddos and start making memories at our next Comic-Con. Click here for more information on our Child Badge Policy.

Juniors must create their own unique Member ID account separate from their guardian or parent. They will need their own Member ID account to participate in the Open Registration sales. Review our Child Badge Policy to determine if your child will be considered a junior for Comic-Con 2024.

Yes! You can purchase badges for up to three people, including yourself. However, everyone you are purchasing for must also have a Member ID account. You’ll need their Member ID and last name as it appears on their Member ID accounts (including special characters and punctuation, if applicable).

Keep an eye on our Toucan blog in the following week for information on how to purchase for friends or family.

Participating in Open Registration does not guarantee you a badge, regardless of when you enter the waiting room. Due to high demand, there are more eligible attendees than there are available badges. 

Entry to the waiting room does not guarantee you a badge or registration session. If you do get selected for a session, you can help make the process go more smoothly by reading all Open Registration information carefully ahead of time and by having your personal information ready on the day of the sale.

Stay connected with us across all the major social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Toucan – the official blog of Comic-Con and WonderCon. We’ll be serving up a treasure trove of invaluable tips and information over the course of the next week.