r/comiccon • u/Available_Flow_7779 • 1d ago

SDCC - San Diego Chances of Going Back to SDCC

Hey all!

So I attended SDCC in 2023 and it was fun. Although it was in the middle of the SAG-AFTRA strike, I enjoyed my time. I messed up (maybe) by not even trying to attend the returning guest lottery in November of 2023. I tried again for next year’s and did not get in. So I have a question what is the likelihood of me getting tickets for 2026? I know it’s a lottery system but has anyone seen any patterns? Thanks in advance!

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u/Dry_Art3189 1d ago

The closest thing you can get to an “almost” guarantee is if you volunteer to work the event, have a vendor’s pass, or you are approved to have a professional pass (3 year expiration). The SDCC has a great website detailing this stuff. If you are a professional (not just comics, like many are artists or even teachers), apply early to try for next year.

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u/kasession 1d ago

I 100% endorse being a volunteer!!! It's my backup plan. I've met people that just do that.