2026 COSPLAY COMPETITION
Unleash your inner hero, villain, or fantastical character and compete in the most thrilling cosplay competition of the year at Singapore Comic Con! Here's your chance to showcase your crafting skills, creativity, and passion for cosplay.
The SGCC Cosplay Competition is only open to SGCC 2026 ticket holders. You must have a valid ticket in order to participate. *Only shortlisted applicants will be notified*
Date of Competition: 6 December 2026, Sunday
This year’s competition is open to cosplayers of all levels of experience, Handmade, bought, borrowed it doesn't matter! Extra points will be awarded to hand crafted costumes during judging.
You have till 9 November, 2359 to submit your cosplay!
*Only shortlisted applicants will be notified*
2026 COSPLAY COMPETITION PRIZES
1st Prize Total Worth $2,496
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel: 1 Night Stay in Sea View Room
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Sabermach: Acolytus Weathered Saber
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Bandai QMSV Mini Char's Custom Full Tray
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Genesis Frontier Hamper
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OLO 32Pc Carry Case Set
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Artgerm x SGCC Exclusive A5 Notebook
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Peach Momoko x SGCC Exclusive Hooded Jacket
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Lucio Parrillo & Carla Cohen x SGCC Exclusive Totebag
Prizes are not transferable and may not be exchanged for cash or other prizes.The Organisers reserve the right to replace prizes with item(s) of similar value without prior notice. Any local delivery or international shipping charges are borne by the prize winner.
RULES & REGULATIONS
1. The Cosplay Competition is only open to SGCC ticket holders. You must have a valid SGCC 2026 ticket in order to participate.
2. Open to cosplayers of all levels of experience. Extra points will be awarded to hand crafted costumes.
3. Entries must represent a character or element from the pop culture realm, including comic books, movies & television, video games, anime & manga or fantasy.
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Comic Books – Examples include: Superman, Spider-Man, Poison Ivy, Dr. Doom, Rogue, etc.
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Movies & Television – Examples include: Darth Vader, The Doctor, Rick Grimes, The Terminator, Daenerys Targaryen, Hit-Girl, etc.
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Video Games – Examples include: Master Chief, Sarah Kerrigan, Booker DeWitt, Lara Croft, Link, Samus Aran, etc.
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Anime & Manga – Examples include: Ichigo Kurosaki, Mikasa Ackerman, Sheryl Nome, Captain Harlock, Eva-01, etc.
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Fantasy – Examples include: Witches, Princesses, Zombies, Pirates, Vampires, Steampunk, etc.
4. Judging Criteria:
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% of costume home made
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Accuracy / likeness
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Stage presence
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Overall appearance
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Audience reaction
5. Each entrant will submit an application to be reviewed by the SGCC organizing committee. Entrants may only enter one costume into the competition. Shortlisted contestants will be contacted by the SGCC organizing committee and advance to the competition stage.
6. All cosplay events/panels have the potential to be photographed/filmed/recorded in some fashion. These recordings may be used in future galleries or promotions. Signing up for, and/or attending, any cosplay event is done with the understanding that recording could occur at any time, and permission is tacitly given for the participant’s likeness to be used.