From cosplay catwalks to Pokémon battles, sketch-offs to Squid Game showdowns, Comic Con Cape Town 2025 is stacked with next-level experiences across three packed floors at CTICC2. Whether you’re a die-hard fan, casual explorer, parent on school holiday duty, or someone just chasing vibes and vintage merch, there’s something for you.
Here’s what to expect when you arrive:
🛍️ GROUND FLOOR — SHOP, CELEBS & MAIN STAGE ENERGY
The Hub of Pop Culture Awesomeness
This is where the pulse of Comic Con beats loudest — a playground of pop culture, big brands, and bold personalities.
🎤 Main Stage
The heart of the Ground Floor and home to the biggest moments of the Con.
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Q&As with international stars like Ian McDiarmid, Michael Trucco and Zach Aguilar
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Live Panels from content creators like Akidearest and The Anime Man
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Cosplay Competitions every day, including the hotly anticipated Cosplay Champs Finals
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Extra Pop Content Stage: Too much content for one stage? We got you.
🎨 Artist Alley
Comic Con’s most creative space, in proud partnership with FanCon.
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Featuring legends like Adam Kubert, Jim Cheung, Laura Braga, Warren Louw, and more
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Live Draws, Sketch Battles, and Comics Industry Panels
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Learn how to break into the scene or just watch the magic unfold
✨ Cosplay Central
This dazzling corner is where you’ll:
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Mingle with top cosplayers like Yuji Koi and Mayo Cosplay
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Enter or cheer on daily Casual Cosplay Competitions
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Explore cosplay props, make-up, and inspiration up close
🧸 KidsCon Zone
Everything your little superheroes need — character meet-and-greets, a Pokémon academy, Freak Marbles Racing, Slush Puppie activations, and more. Read the KidsCon article for the full lineup.
🍔 Food Truck Village
Refuel at the most vibey food court in the city. From artisan coffee to gourmet burgers, the village caters to all cravings — with a pop culture twist.
🎲 LEVEL ONE — PLAY ZONE
The Festival of Tabletop Gaming
Unplug. Reconnect. Roll the dice. Level One brings boardgames, card games, and imagination to the table.
📚 Learn to Play
Guided tutorials across top trading card titles like:
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Pokémon
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Yu-Gi-Oh!
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Magic: The Gathering
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One Piece TCG
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Star Wars Unlimited
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Altered (the next big thing in TCGs)
🐉 Dungeons & Dragons
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Quick Encounters: Short, beginner-friendly sessions
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Three-Hour Campaigns: For seasoned adventurers
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Imaginative storytelling meets epic dice rolls
🎲 Boardgame Library
Thanks to Unplug Yourself, fans can pick from dozens of games to try, including:
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Catan Prize War
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Project L
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Flamecraft
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Quoridor PAC-MAN
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LEGO’s Monkey Palace
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Worm Span
There’s enough space to chill, compete, or play with new friends.
🎤 Inside the Industry
Three top boardgame designers host live panels on how to build, test, and publish your own game. A must-attend for aspiring creators.
🎮 LEVEL TWO — EXPERIENCE ZONE
Gaming Champs, Activations & Digital Immersion
Level Two is every gamer’s dream — tournaments, meetups, influencer pop-ins, and full-on fan-driven chaos.
🔥 Telkom VS Gaming
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Professional Esports, High School League, and Casual Play
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Daily prizes, big matches, and crowd-powered hype
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Meet South Africa’s top competitive gamers
🎮 The Toyota Gaming Engine
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Free-to-Play Tournaments spotlighting new games daily
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Two mystery gaming influencers joining the action
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Surprises, merch drops, and epic challenges
🕹️ Free-to-Play Zones
Roam and play across a hall full of latest-gen consoles and setups — all for free.
🎮 Red Bull Golden Letters
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Tekken 8 battles for glory
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Only legends make it to the top
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Are you a button-masher or a combo king?
🌈 RGB Gaming Zone
Inclusive, youth-focused fun. Accessible competitions for younger gamers that blend fun and skill-building.
🥊 Meet UFC Champ Dricus du Plessis
On Saturday only, catch the MMA powerhouse at the Checkers Sixty60 stand. Photos, autographs, and fan moments await.
🦑 Netflix: Squid Game Season 3 Activation
Enter the immersive Squid Game challenge, with new games, Squid Mart, eerie guards, and a giant floating cash ball. Survive the games — or at least the selfies.
🕹️ Public Play & Open Tournaments
Afternoon competitions include:
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Minecraft Build Challenge
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Custom Fortnite Matches
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Open Apex Legends Tournament
🎁 Spot prizes worth R10,000 are up for grabs daily!
🎉 SO MUCH MORE TO EXPLORE
From the Miniature Painting Zone, to Escape Rooms, to Dance Dance Revolution Showdowns, Comic Con Cape Town 2025 isn’t just an event — it’s an ecosystem of fandom and fun.
Don’t forget to visit:
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The Merchandise Market
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The Comic Stalls
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The Creator Booths
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The Lush x Minecraft Exclusive Drop
🎟️ Plan Your Visit
🗓️ When: 1–4 May 2025
📍 Where: CTICC 2, Cape Town
💸 Tickets: From R220 via Howler
🚨 Saturday is sold out. Other days are selling fast.
🔗 Buy Now at comiccon.howler.co.za
