Cosplay Central
Located at the River Pavilion
Want to see all the amazing cosplayers in action during the show? New York Comic Con is home to some of the best cosplayers in the entire world, and your one-stop-shop for all things cosplay is Cosplay Central! Located at the River Pavilion in the Javits Center, Cosplay Central is home to panels, photo opportunities, and interactive experiences! Want to learn how to get started cosplaying from some of the pros or how to take your cosplay game to the next level? Stop by the Cosplay Central stage where there will be panels happening all weekend. Popped a stitch or a piece of your cosplay came off? Head on down to Cosplay Central for some complimentary cosplay repair supplies. Don’t worry superhero, we’ve got you covered. Plus, be sure to visit the Main Stage on Saturday night at 9:30 PM for the inaugural Cosplay Central Crown Championships. The best of the best will be there to square off and see who is truly the best cosplayer NYCC has to offer. The winner will win a trip to compete against cosplayers all over the world in 2023!
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New York Comic Con is BACK, baby!
Cosplay is all about community and New York Comic Con is proud to host a number of cosplay organizations and exhibitors in Cosplay Central. Check back soon for all the cosplay groups you can see at NYCC 2023!
Cosplay Central Crown Championships at NYCC
The Cosplay Central Crown Championships is back for 2023! The global final will be held at C2E2 in 2024 and beyond.
Craftsmanship is still at the heart of the championship. All of the entries will have their costume construction closely inspected by our judges, before they take to the stage and show off their creations.
Make sure to head to the Main Stage on Saturday to see which of the incredible entries will claim victory and receive a cash prize and a trip to C2E2 in 2024 where they will compete against winners selected at Florida Supercon, ECCC and C2E2 compete against cosplayers from all over the world.
Registration for the Cosplay Central Crown Championships are now open! Click here for rules and registration. Please email [email protected] with any queries.
Cosplay Showcase
Wardrobe malfunctions are a common occurrence while cosplaying, and the last you think you want is to have a piece of your cosplay flapping around throughout the weekend. If something breaks, tears, rips, or falls off, bring it to cosplay repair, located in Cosplay Central! Our team of experts are on hand with tools, techniques, and the experience needed to repair your cosplay and get you back out to enjoy the show.
Cosplay Showcase
Wardrobe malfunctions are a common occurrence while cosplaying, and the last you think you want is to have a piece of your cosplay flapping around throughout the weekend. If something breaks, tears, rips, or falls off, bring it to cosplay repair, located in Cosplay Central! Our team of experts are on hand with tools, techniques, and the experience needed to repair your cosplay and get you back out to enjoy the show.