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Event Schedule Subject to Change
Friday
April 24, 2026 · McAllen Convention Center
VIP
Main Stage
Creator Stage
Gaming Arena
Exhibit Hall
Cosplay
Headliner
Wrestling
ALL DAY
Free Play Available All Day
MK1 · Guilty Gear Strive · Sparking Zero · Mario Kart World · Marvel vs. Capcom 2
🎮 Free Play
Gaming Arena
ALL DAY
Wrestling Matches, Every Hour!
Live wrestling takes over the con with matches happening every hour. Experience nonstop action, big moments, and hard-hitting excitement all day long. Brought to you by Texas Wrestling Entertainment.
🤼 Every Hour
Room 102
Morning
10:30 AM
Main Stage Opens — VIP Access
⭐ VIP Early Entry
Main Stage
11:00 AM
– 11:30 AM
VIP Live on Stage: Sam Jones
⭐ VIP Only
Main Stage
11:30 AM
Exhibit Hall Opens — VIP Access
⭐ VIP Early Entry
Exhibit Hall
Afternoon
12:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Opens — General Admission
🎉 Doors Open
Exhibit Hall
12:00 PM
– 12:45 PM
Want to Become a Voice Actor?
Learn about the field — it's not just the "voice" but the "acting" you put behind it!
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
1:00 PM
– 1:45 PM
Lolita and JFashion in the RGV
Get involved in the RGV lolita & jfashion communities — a safe space to ask questions and learn!
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
2:00 PM
– 2:45 PM
Live on Stage: Lou Ferrigno
Main Stage Live Event
Main Stage
2:00 PM
– 2:45 PM
Invincible Cosplay Meet Up
Calling all Invincible cosplayers! Meet up for pictures, fun conversations, and good times!
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
3:00 PM
– 3:45 PM
Live on Stage: Eric Vale
Main Stage Live Event
Main Stage
3:00 PM
– 3:45 PM
How to Make Your Own Comic
Do you have an idea for the next big comic book? Learn how to get that idea down as a script, drawn, lettered, and printed so you can bring your ideas to life and share them with the world.
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
4:00 PM
– 4:45 PM
Live on Stage: Colleen Clinkenbeard
Main Stage Live Event
Main Stage
4:30 PM
– 5:45 PM
Cosplay Contest Pre-Judging
Pre-judging and lineup for the Cosplay Contest
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
5:00 PM
– 5:40 PM
Live on Stage: Christy Carlson Romano
Main Stage Live Event
Main Stage
Evening
6:00 PM
– 6:45 PM
Cosplay Contest
🏆 Cosplay
Main Stage
6:00 PM
– 6:45 PM
Sketchbook Swap
Bring your sketchbook, swap with others, and create art for each other while making new friends!
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
7:00 PM
– 9:00 PM
Recalled Productions Presents: Stand Up Strikes Back
Led by comedian Roy Alex Gomez, Recalled Productions brings original comedy shows, themed events, and creative live experiences to the Rio Grande Valley.
🎤 Headliner
Main Stage
7:00 PM
– 8:00 PM
Multiverse of Trivia
Test your comic book knowledge! Challenge yourself to answer trivia about your favorite characters.
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
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Saturday
April 25, 2026 · McAllen Convention Center
VIP
Main Stage
Creator Stage
Gaming Arena
Exhibit Hall
Cosplay
Headliner
Oval Park
Wrestling
ALL DAY
Free Play Available All Day
MK1 · Guilty Gear Strive · Sparking Zero · Mario Kart World · Marvel vs. Capcom 2
🎮 Free Play
Gaming Arena
ALL DAY
Wrestling Matches, Every Hour!
Live wrestling takes over the con with matches happening every hour. Experience nonstop action, big moments, and hard-hitting excitement all day long. Brought to you by Texas Wrestling Entertainment.
🤼 Every Hour
Room 102
Morning
9:00 AM
Main Stage Opens — VIP Access
⭐ VIP Early Entry
Main Stage
9:30 AM
– 10:00 AM
VIP Programming: Team Tiger Martial Arts
A Star Wars–themed martial arts demo packed with action, skill, and force-inspired fun.
⭐ VIP Only
Main Stage
10:00 AM
Exhibit Hall Opens — VIP Access
⭐ VIP Early Entry
Exhibit Hall
10:30 AM
Exhibit Hall Opens — General Admission
🎉 Doors Open
Exhibit Hall
Afternoon
12:00 PM
– 12:45 PM
Live on Stage: Saraya
Main Stage Live Event
Main Stage
12:00 PM
– 12:45 PM
Gamer Gantlet's Anime Truth or Dare — Otaku Edition
Fandom secrets revealed and hilarious challenges inspired by your favorite shows. No shame, only epic memories!
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
1:00 PM
– 1:45 PM
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — Cast Reunion
Featuring the voices of Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker & Obi-Wan Kenobi
Main Stage Live Event
Main Stage
1:00 PM
– 1:45 PM
Freddsters Book Signing and Meet & Greet
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
2:00 PM
– 2:45 PM
Live on Stage: Cheech Marin
Main Stage Live Event
Main Stage
2:00 PM
– 2:45 PM
Cool Native Plants of South Texas
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
3:30 PM
– 4:45 PM
Cosplay Contest Pre-Judging
Pre-judging and lineup for the Cosplay Contest
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
4:00 PM
– 4:45 PM
Live on Stage: Giancarlo Esposito
Main Stage Live Event
Main Stage
Evening
5:00 PM
– 6:00 PM
Cosplay Contest
🏆 Cosplay
Main Stage
5:00 PM
– 5:45 PM
Sketchbook Swap
Bring your sketchbook, swap with others, and create art for each other while making new friends!
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
6:00 PM
Tournament: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
🏆 Tournament
Gaming Arena
6:00 PM
– 6:45 PM
Pokémon Pocket Meet and Trade
Meet other players and collect them all — your chance to complete your sets!
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
6:30 PM
– 7:00 PM
Seating Opens — Silent Bob Speaks!
🪑 Early Seating
Main Stage
7:00 PM
Tournament: Tekken 8
🏆 Tournament
Gaming Arena
7:00 PM
– 8:00 PM
Silent Bob Speaks! feat. Kevin Smith
🎤 Headliner
🎟 Ticketed Event
Main Stage
9:00 PM
MIV Lazer Dance Show
Made in Vietnam (MIV) is a viral, high-energy dance and laser performance group delivering a visually stunning fusion of choreography, light, and cutting-edge effects.
✨ Live Performance
Oval Park
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Sunday
April 26, 2026 · McAllen Convention Center
VIP
Main Stage
Creator Stage
Gaming Arena
Exhibit Hall
Cosplay
Special Event
Wrestling
ALL DAY
Free Play Available All Day
MK1 · Guilty Gear Strive · Sparking Zero · Mario Kart World · Marvel vs. Capcom 2
🎮 Free Play
Gaming Arena
ALL DAY
Meet Drago — Wrestling Matches Every Hour!
Live wrestling takes over the con with matches happening every hour. Experience nonstop action, big moments, and hard-hitting excitement all day long. Brought to you by Texas Wrestling Entertainment.
🤼 Every Hour
Room 102
Morning
9:00 AM
Main Stage Opens — VIP Access
⭐ VIP Early Entry
Main Stage
9:30 AM
– 10:00 AM
VIP Programming: Recalled Comedy Presents — No Pasa Nada
A live, interactive comedy show where audience members can sign up for a one-minute set, selected at random, in front of a panel of comedians. Featuring Roy Alex Gomez, Humberto Moreno, Joseph Soto & Issac Newman.
⭐ VIP Only
Main Stage
10:00 AM
Exhibit Hall Opens — All Attendees
🎉 Doors Open
Exhibit Hall
Afternoon
11:00 AM
– 11:45 AM
Live on Stage: Sgt. Slaughter
Main Stage Live Event
Main Stage
12:00 PM
– 12:45 PM
Live on Stage: Jeff Ward
Main Stage Live Event
Main Stage
12:00 PM
– 12:45 PM
Comics Under Fire: How Texas Laws Impact Graphic Novels in Schools
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
1:00 PM
– 1:45 PM
Live on Stage: Mickie James
Main Stage Live Event
Main Stage
1:00 PM
– 1:45 PM
Getting the Art Finished with Mike Fisher
Join veteran illustrator and cartoonist Mike Fisher as he shares practical tips for completing comic art, drawing on years of experience in publishing, design, and teaching at the UTSA Southwest School of Art. 📷 @galacticfishproductions
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
2:00 PM
Tournament: Street Fighter 6
🏆 Tournament
Gaming Arena
2:00 PM
– 2:45 PM
Cowabunga! A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Reunion
With co-creator Kevin Eastman & film stars Judith Hoag & Ernie Reyes Jr.
Main Stage Live Event
Main Stage
2:00 PM
– 2:45 PM
Uma Musume Cosplay Meet-Up!
Calling all Umas and Trainers! Games, cheering, and cosplay at Tracen Academy.
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
3:00 PM
– 3:45 PM
Live on Stage: Jay Mewes
Main Stage Live Event
Main Stage
3:30 PM
– 4:45 PM
Cosplay Contest Pre-Judging
Pre-judging and lineup for the Cosplay Contest
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
Evening
4:00 PM
– 4:45 PM
Razor Dave Rocks the Multiverse
Main Stage Live Event
Main Stage
5:00 PM
– 6:00 PM
Cosplay Contest
🏆 Cosplay
Main Stage
5:00 PM
– 5:45 PM
Pop Culture Jeopardy
Come by and show off your knowledge of music, pop culture, and anime at South Texas Comic Con!
Creator Stage
Creator Stage
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