TwitchCon returns to the San Diego Convention Center Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15, 2026, with wristband pickup and a Partner Party the night before. Expect Twitch Rivals esports in the arena, a Drag Showcase and headline shows in the Glitch Theater, Creator Camp workshops for streamers, and the official TwitchCon Party on Saturday night.
Passes come in three flavors: one day, three days, or three days plus the party. Here is how the weekend is laid out, from the official TwitchCon site as of September 28, 2026, plus pricing reported when passes went on sale.
The quick version
| When | Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, November 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wristband pickup Thursday, November 12, noon to 8 p.m. |
| Where | San Diego Convention Center, San Diego |
| Highlights | Twitch Rivals Arena, Glitch Theater, Creator Camp, Community MeetUps, TwitchCon Party |
| Tickets | 1-Day, 3-Day, and 3-Day plus Party passes. Party add-on $79. |
| Ages | Kids under 5 free. Child passes for ages 13 and under start at $75. |
| Payment plans | Klarna, through October 13, 2026 (18 and over) |
| Official site | twitchcon.com |
The weekend at a glance
| Day | Show hours (Pacific) | After hours |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, November 12 | Wristband pickup only, noon to 8 p.m. | Partner Party, 6 to 9 p.m. |
| Friday, November 13 | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Saturday, November 14 | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | TwitchCon Party, 7 to 10:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, November 15 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Registration opens at 9 a.m. Friday through Sunday. If you can get downtown on Thursday, picking up your wristband early is the easiest way to skip Friday morning’s line.
What’s on
- Twitch Rivals Arena: Live esports competition.
- Glitch Theater: The Opening Ceremony, the Drag Showcase, and headline shows.
- Creator Camp: Workshops and educational sessions for streamers.
- Community MeetUps.
- Named events so far: Friday Function hosted by ImDontai, Million to One, and Turbo Cup fueled by Honda.
The full schedule and creator lineup had not been posted as of this writing. Keep an eye on the official schedule page.
Passes
Passes are sold through the official passes page. When they went on sale, streaming industry analyst Zach Bussey posted these prices:
| Pass | Price reported at launch | Digital extras (per TwitchCon) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Day Pass plus Party | $299 | Both chat badges |
| 3-Day Pass | $239 | Custom emote pack and chat badge |
| Friday or Saturday Pass | $159 | One chat badge |
| Sunday Pass | $149 | One chat badge |
| Party only (add-on) | $79 | |
| Child passes (13 and under) | $75 to $80 per day, $120 for three days |
- Kids: Children under 5 are free. Child passes for ages 13 and under are add-ons to an adult pass, and the official page lists them starting at $75.
- Party: The official site lists the party add-on at $79.
- Payment plans: Klarna is available through October 13, 2026, for buyers 18 and over.
- Twitch Partners get party access and exclusive gifts, and Affiliates get special badges and gifts.
- You need a Twitch account. Twitch has said an active account is required to buy a ticket, and indefinitely suspended users cannot buy one.
Getting there and staying over
TwitchCon runs an official hotel booking portal and offers flight discounts through Southwest Airlines on its travel and hotels page. Shuttle and parking details had not been posted as of this writing.
Safety and conduct
Attendees agree to the Twitch Events Code of Conduct, and Twitch says violators can be removed and banned from future events. For last year’s San Diego show, Twitch said every entrance had screening, prohibited items were listed in the FAQ, and attendees should expect uniformed law enforcement and plainclothes security throughout the venue, in partnership with the San Diego Police Department.
Accessibility
TwitchCon takes requests for accessibility credentials through an online form linked from the event site. It is worth filling out well before the show.
A little history
The first TwitchCon took place in 2015 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, with every panel livestreamed on Twitch. San Diego has been a regular home since, hosting in 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2024, and again in 2025 for the convention’s 10th anniversary. Twitch Interactive organizes the show. Other fall fan events are in our fall 2026 Southern California convention guide, including San Diego Anime Con, which runs the same weekend in Mission Valley.
Still to come
The full schedule, creator lineup, party performers, the text of the 2026 FAQ (bag rules, prohibited items, cosplay guidelines, minors), and parking and shuttle details had not been published in a form we could read as of this writing. The 824 Journal will update this guide when they are.
Sources
- TwitchCon San Diego 2026, official site (dates, hours, programming)
- TwitchCon San Diego 2026, Passes (pass types, party add-on, child passes, Klarna, perks)
- TwitchCon San Diego 2026, Schedule
- TwitchCon San Diego 2026, Travel and Hotels
- Zach Bussey on X, TwitchCon San Diego 2026 pass prices
- Twitch Blog, What We’re Doing to Keep You Safe at TwitchCon (October 8, 2025)
- Twitch, Events Code of Conduct
- Wikipedia, TwitchCon (history)
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