The Cosplay Central Crown Championships is back for 2026! The winner of the ECCC Qualifier will head to C2E2, Chicago, for the USA Final and chance of glory in the Crown Championships Global Final.

Craftsmanship is at the heart of the championship so expect to see some incredible creations on the stage. All the entries will have their costume construction inspected by our judges before they take to 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 2027 where they will compete against winners selected at Florida Supercon, NYCC and C2E2 in the USA National Final. One of these four incredible cosplayers will triumph to compete against cosplayers from all over the world, all trying to claim the title of Crown Champion of Cosplay in the Global Final.

Application will open December 15, 2025, at 6:00 AM PT. 
Application deadline is February 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT.
Applicants will be notified no later than February 11, 2026, regarding their application. 

If you have any questions, you may direct them to [email protected].