San Diego Comic-Con 2026: Viewing Guide and Anticipated Highlights

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is almost upon us, and IGN is gearing up to bring you comprehensive coverage, including our own live show packed with exclusive reveals, interviews, and more from the worlds of TV, movies, comics, games, anime, and collectibles.

Our livestreams will air on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25. Fans can expect updates on projects like Lanterns, Blade Runner 2099, Carrie, The Walking Dead, The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, Control Resonant, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and many others.

To make sure you don't miss a beat, we've compiled a guide covering event start times, IGN's livestream schedule, panel highlights, anticipated reveals, and how to watch all the action from July 23 to July 26.

San Diego Comic-Con runs from July 23 to July 26 at the San Diego Convention Center, with a preview night on July 22. For more details, check out the show floor map and full programming schedule.

Can't make it to SDCC? No problem—you can follow all our coverage from home across IGN's platforms. We'll be on-site delivering big news, panel reveals, live studio interviews, and the coolest finds from the show floor.

As mentioned, we'll host two days of livestreams featuring top names in entertainment, comics, anime, and games from our dedicated Comic-Con studio.

IGN SDCC Live Show Day 1: Friday, July 24 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 9pm BST IGN SDCC Live Show Day 2: Saturday, July 25 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 9pm BST

Here's where you can watch IGN's live show at SDCC:

Alongside major events like Marvel Studios' highly anticipated Hall H panel—where we'll likely learn more about Avengers: Doomsday and the MCU's future—our live show will feature exclusive reveals, interviews, surprises, and more. While we're keeping some details under wraps, here's a sneak peek of what each day holds:

• Adventure Time: Side Quests
• My Adventures with Superman
• The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power
• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds