Cosplay Central at ECCC
Cosplay Central is the place to be for anyone interested in cosplay! While you’re there, meet other cosplay enthusiasts at photo meetups from your favorite fandom, and utilize ECCC photo backdrops for some great pics. Whether you have been cosplaying for years or are interested in beginning now, there is something here for everyone! Attend interactive and in depth cosplay workshops for all levels to learn new techniques, connect with fellow cosplayers, and return to your everyday human cosplay using our cosplay changing rooms.
Join new and returning partners like the PNW Guild of Cosplayers for photo opportunities, workshops, and more! Details coming soon!
Cosplay Central Crown Championships
The Cosplay Central Crown Championships is back for 2025! 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 2026 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.
Applications open 9:00AM EST December 13, 2024 to 11:59PM EST February 2, 2025.
Applicants will be notified no later than February 10, 2025 regarding their acceptance into the competition. If you have any questions you may direct them to [email protected].
Applications are now closed.
Cosplay Central Costume Showcase
The Cosplay Showcase is where fans and cosplayers can showcase their craftsmanship in style. This event is open to all cosplayers and is an opportunity for fans of all levels to strut their stuff in their costumes onstage. The Cosplay Showcase will take place on Sunday. There will be prizes awarded but cosplayers are free to take part just for fun if they do not wish to be judged. We warmly welcome family groups and kids to join our Cosplay Central Costume Showcase and get some spotlight! All minors will need a Parent or Guardian to sign a waiver giving them permission to participate, additionally Parents or guardians of children younger than 13 must stay with their children throughout the entire process to ensure a fun and safe experience for everyone.
You can check out the rules and regulations for the Cosplay Central Costume Showcase here!
Sign up to take part during the show at the Cosplay Admin desk inside of Cosplay Central. Places are limited so visit us as early as you can to secure a space. On the day registration will close at 1:00 PM.
Meet Your Cosplay Judges
Cosplay Central Partners
Cosplay Panels
