Celebrate the
20th Anniversary of
New York Comic Con!
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of New York Comic Con!
New York Comic Con is the place where fandom comes to life. Join us to experience the biggest moments in pop culture—live, first, and together. Major reveals, exclusive merch, and the kind of energy you can’t get through a screen.
2026 TICKETS · SATURDAY, 4-DAY AND VIP ARE SOLD OUT
Get Tickets While They Last
Every day gives you something new to explore at NYCC. All prices include taxes and fees.
Pick your day and lock it in to get your tickets mailed directly to you if you order by September 14.
THURSDAY
OCTOBER 8
Premiere Thursday
Thursday is the warm-up for fans who want first access! Shop exclusives and explore before major crowds arrive.
$103.98
Kids $38.65 with adult ticket
Thursday highlights:
★ GUNDAM Showcase & Square Enix releases
★ Marvel TV & Animation: the Disney+ slate
★ Crystal Lake first-look & Dexter: Resurrection S2 surprises
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 9
Big Screen Friday
Friday brings the heat with even more exclusive programming, fan meetups, and RPG game-play.
$109.42
Friday highlights:
★ Avatar: Seven Havens premiere day
★ ONE PIECE & the AMC+ four-series spotlight
★ Exclusive VIOLENT NIGHT 2 first-look & BLUMFEST 2026
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 10
Crown Saturday
Saturday is major. Major cosplay. Major panels. Major exhibitors.
$114.86
Saturday highlights:
★ Crown Championships of Cosplay on the Main Stage
★ Star Trek sneak peek & behind-the-scenes of Bob's Burgers
★ Exclusive look at NARUTO
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 11
Heroes & Homecomings
We’re saving the best for last on Sunday, and it’s the best day to bring the whole family!
$109.42
Kids $54.98 with adult ticket
Sunday highlights:
★ NCIS: NEW YORK with LL COOL J and Scott Caan
★ Riordan's Camp Half-Blood + R.L. Stine's news
★ Family HQ activities for the whole fam
HOT OFF THE SCHEDULE
Reveals & Sneak Peeks
- Premiere Thursday
- Big Screen Friday
- Crown Saturday
- Sunday: Heroes and Homecomings
Premiere Thursday
Thursday is Premier Day: First access and loaded with major events. Shop exclusives, explore original art, and enjoy the opening day reveals! Here is just a taste.
Crystal Lake: First Look Screening
EXCLUSIVE look at the premiere episode of Crystal Lake, the prequel to Friday the 13th.
DC's Jim Lee & Friends
A lineup of announcements, reveals, and special guests.
Up Next from Marvel TV & Animation
An inside look at the most anticipated series on Disney+.
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus
World-premiere screening of the anime Dragon Ball Super: Beerus.
Big Screen Friday
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the big screen. Avatar: Seven Havens hits our stage on release day; a special ONE PIECE English dub panel takes the Empire Stage, and Violent Night 2 and BLUMFEST 2026 give you an exclusive look after dark.
Avatar: Seven Havens
Exclusive glimpse ahead of premiere day!
ONE PIECE Panel
Exciting conversations, exclusive content, and more.
Blumhouse and Atomic Monster
First look at the upcoming slate of films, TV shows and games.
Violent Night 2
Exclusive look at Violent Night 2.
Crown Saturday
The Crown Championships of Cosplay take the Main Stage, Nicolas Cage takes the Empire Stage, and the whole building shows up. Saturday sold out for a reason.
Crown Championship
Incredible Cosplayers battle it out onstage to be chosen as the New York regional winner.
NARUTO: What's Next?
Exclusive look at what’s next with voice actors Junko Takeuchi (Naruto Uzumaki) and Noriaki Sugiyama (Sasuke Uchiha)!
Percy Jackson Season 3
Deep dive with Walker Scobell into Season 3 of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians."
STAR TREK UNIVERSE Panel
Exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming STAR TREK STAR FLEET ACADEMY season, with surprise guests!
Sunday: Heroes and Homecomings
Sunday truly saves the best for the last day. LL Cool J opens Sunday with NCIS: NEW YORK. Jon Hamm and Joel McHale bring the laughs with a BTS look at FOX Entertainment's Sunday night comedy line-up. With R.L. Stine, Teen Titans, Camp Half-Blood, Barbie, and more.
Dark Horse and Mattel
Sneak peeks for upcoming projects in your favorite fandoms.
Bandai Namco Filmworks
Whats new and upcoming at Bandai Namco Filmworks with appearances from special guests!
NCIS: NEW YORK Panel
Exclusive discussion for CBS’ new series, NCIS: NEW YORK, the newest chapter in the #1 global NCIS franchise.
Top Secret
Something amazing, but we can’t talk about it yet. Be prepared to be delighted.
WHY FANS COME
Make NYCC yours.
Leave with a weekend full of stories, discoveries and people you did not expect to meet.
Shopping & Exhibitors
Shop exclusives, collectibles, comics, toys, and merchandise from hundreds of exhibitors.
Panels & Celebrities
Catch a first look at upcoming film & TV releases and see your favorite actors and creators live.
Artist Alley*
Shop original art, prints, comics, graphic novels, and more from independent artists and award-winning creators.
Cosplay Central
Meetups, workshops, photo ops, competitions, and community groups. Newbie or veteran, this is the space for you.
Gaming & Side Quest
Video games, tabletop, TCGs, and RPGs. Many of ways to play something new. Don’t miss the Warhammer Experience!
Family Fun
Experience kid-friendly programming, games, activities, and a dedicated space for younger fans and their grown-ups all weekend long.
*Artist Alley is presented by Sandstorm Comics and supported by Scott’s Collectables and Hot Flips
2006 - 2026
Three Cheers for 20 Years
For the fans who wait all week for their pull list from their local comic shop. Who attend midnight movie screenings and spend months perfecting their next cosplay. Who take off work when their favorite video game drops and whose TBR pile is a mile high. For the parents who are creating the next generation of fans. This is for you.
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2011
2016
2021
2026, you're here
NYCC x Coney Island
Stand clear of the closing doors, please. The next stop is Coney Island. We’re celebrating 20 years of NYCC by partnering with a staple New York institution for our 2026 theme. Two cultural icons coming together to highlight the places where New Yorkers and those visiting have been playing for decades. We turn crowds into communities and moments into memories, creating a sense of belonging that brings together people from all over to embrace shared passions.
This is NYCC
An incredible Show Floor, world-class cosplay, live stage content, and comics at the heart of everything in Artist Alley. The biggest moment in pop culture happen here.
SKIP THE LINES
Exclusive NYCC Merch
Another line? Not here. Get exclusive merch mailed to you with your tickets. We call that a win-win.
Official Unisex Tee
Official Lanyard
Sideshow Tee - Mitrakats
Trash Coven Carousel Tee
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Stay for the Weekend
Make a whole weekend out of your trip to NYCC. Here are a few resources to help you make your experience a seamless one.
Official hotel blocks
Find hotel options near the Javits Center and stay close to the action.
Getting to the Javits Center
Don't know your way around? Fuggedaboutit! We can help. Find subway, ferry, parking and drop-off information before you arrive
First-time fan guide
Start with tickets, arrival, cosplay rules, reservations, and the basics of building your day.
Become an NYCC Superfan
Upgrade your NYCC experience by becoming a Popverse Superfan.
OCTOBER 8-11, 2026 • JAVITS CENTER
Be there for the 20th.
Thursday, Friday and Sunday tickets are still available, until they're not.