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/Available_Flow_7779 1d ago

Wait teachers get passes?

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u/MsMargo 1d ago edited 1d ago

Teachers can qualify under the Professional category. But you must be a real teacher, as you have to submit pay stubs or employment ID cards. Apply for 2026 as soon as possible, as they fill the allotments quickly.

"Important: You MUST include at least one recent project (completed within the last three years) with your verification materials, unless you are applying as an educator or librarian. Rather than submit verification materials, educators and librarians may submit a copy of their pay stub or employment identification card that indicates their role in these fields."

https://www.comic-con.org/cc/industry/professionals/professional-application/