Kumoricon Registration

Pre-register for Kumoricon 2025!

You can register at the door, or pre-register online.
Pre-registrations for Kumoricon 2025 can be purchased online.
Pre-registration gets you a faster check-in and costs less!
The sooner you pre-register, the less it costs.

What are the registration hours?

Do I need to bring ID?

Yes, everyone must bring government-issued photo ID, even if you are buying a membership at the door. ID must be valid (not expired).

Examples of acceptable forms of identification:

• State-issued driver license
• State-issued driver permit
• State-issued identification card
• Military ID
• Passport

For attendees age 13 to 17 only, if one of the above forms of ID is not available, then school ID from the current or previous school year is acceptable. If school ID is not available, then the attendee's parent or legal guardian must be present during check-in.

If acceptable ID is not presented, you will not be able to enter the convention.

Is parent permission required to attend?

Yes, for all members under age 18.

Do parents need to attend with their children?

Yes, but only for members under age 13. For these attendees, parents or legal guardians must remain with their children at all times, and the parent or guardian must be a paid member as well.

How does parent permission work?

1. Download the parent permission and release form – blank version for handwriting, or fillable version for typing your information. (Fillable version coming soon!)
2. Parent or legal guardian signs the form.
3. The attendee brings it with them to the convention when registering or checking in. If the attendee is age 13 or over, the parent does not need to attend.

Please do not mail or email the form before the event.

What does VIP membership include?

VIP members get the royal treatment! Visit our VIP membership page for full details on the exciting benefits!

Can I pre-register for a single day?

Yes. Single-day memberships can be purchased starting at 9pm the day before.

I pre-registered. What days can I check in?

In-person pick up starts on Thursday, October 30, and goes through Sunday, November 2.

What days can I purchase a full weekend membership at the door?

At-the-door full weekend memberships can be purchased online starting at 12:01am on Wednesday, October 29 — Saturday, November 2, or in person Thursday, October 30 — Saturday, November 1. Single-day passes will be available on Sunday.

What days can I purchase a single-day membership at the door?

In-person for the current day only or online starting at 9pm the day prior.

• Friday Only — Available online 9pm on Thursday or in-person at 8am on Friday.
• Saturday Only — Available online 9pm on Friday or in-person at 8am on Saturday.
• Sunday Only — Available online 9pm on Saturday or in-person at 8am on Sunday.

Can somebody else pick up my badge?

No. Each member must be present in person to receive their own badge.

Can I register at the door for somebody else?

Yes. However, we will hold their badge until they can pick it up in person. Each person must be present in person to pick up their own badge.

Can I pay by credit/debit card when registering at the door?

Yes. You can either pay online or in-person with a credit/debit card or in-person with cash.

What are the convention hours?

Note: Hours are approximate until the schedule is finalized.

Please note that registration booths will have different hours (registration closes prior to the end of each day's convention programming). Registration booth hours will be determined closer to the convention.

Can I pre-register by mail instead of online?

Please contact us at registration@kumoricon.org if you would like to register by mail.

Do you mail badges?

No. All badges are picked up in person. Pre-registered members have a separate, shorter line than at-the-door registration.

Do you offer group discounts?

We offer group discounts to qualifying, nonprofit educational youth groups! For full information and to apply, please visit our Educational Group Discounted Membership page. Please note that this discount is only offered by application prior to the program deadline, and is not available at the door.

Do you offer military discounts?

We offer a $10 discount off the full-weekend, age-13-and-up membership price, for at-the-door registrations only. The discount applies to anyone with valid military ID or family military ID at time of registration. This cannot be combined with other discounts.

Which names are displayed on my badge?

As of Kumoricon 2024, we no longer display names of any kind on attendee badges to better facilitate registration line wait times.

If names are no longer being printed on badges, why is it necessary to provide one?

We ask for the name on your ID to verify identity when you come to pick up your badge, and preferred name to know how to properly address you during the pick-up process.

I have a birthday before the convention. How much do I pay to pre-register?

Your membership cost is based on your age on October 30, 2025.

My birthday is during the convention. How does that work?

If you turn 13 or 18 during the convention, then starting on the day of your birthday, you may visit Registration to swap out your badge for the upgraded type, at no cost.

I haven't been to an anime convention before. What is it like?

No problem! Read our convention checklist.

How do I register as staff, exhibitors, artists, press, or industry?

Registration for staff, exhibitors, artists, eligible panelists, press, and industry are handled separately. Please do not register using the above form. Instead, please visit the following links for more information on each type of membership. Some types of membership close or open at different times.

• Educational group discounted membership
• Staff registration – Apply for our volunteer staff
• KumoriMarket – Exhibitors, Artist Alley, Small Press
• Partner Table Row
• Panelist application
• Activities – Contest and event entry forms
• Press
• Industry

I have another question that isn't answered here, or I need help with something.

We'll be happy to assist you! Please email registration@kumoricon.org.