July 22–25, 2027 • San Diego, CA 135,000+ Attendees San Diego Comic-Con 2027 — Comic-Con International: San Diego (Studios, Gaming, Licensing & Pop Culture)
<strong>San Diego Comic-Con 2027</strong> (Comic-Con International: San Diego (Studios, Gaming, Licensing & Pop Culture)) convenes <strong>135,000+</strong> industry buyers, engineers, and executives at <strong>San Diego Convention Center (Halls A–H, Sails Pavilion & Gaslamp Quarter)</strong> in San Diego, CA (July 22–25, 2027). Compare walkable San Diego corridor hotels with live wholesale rates, private steakhouse buyouts, 30-day advance utility cutoffs, and local 3-bid booth & AV suppliers.
November 17–20, 2026 • Orlando, FL 42,500+ Attendees IAAPA Expo 2026 — Global Attractions, Theme Park & Family Entertainment Trade Show
<strong>IAAPA Expo 2026</strong> (Global Attractions, Theme Park & Family Entertainment Trade Show) convenes <strong>42,500+</strong> industry buyers, engineers, and executives at <strong>Orange County Convention Center (North/South Concourses)</strong> in Orlando, FL (November 17–20, 2026). Compare walkable Orlando corridor hotels with live wholesale rates, private steakhouse buyouts, 30-day advance utility cutoffs, and local 3-bid booth & AV suppliers.
Sports, Gaming & Attractions Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix
Compare dates, host venues, buyer scale, and booth cost benchmarks before allocating field-marketing budget.
| Event & Dates | Destination & Venue | Audited Attendance | Booth Cost Benchmark | Full Dossier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Comic-Con 2027 July 22–25, 2027 | San Diego, CA San Diego Convention Center (Halls A–H, Sails Pavilion & Gaslamp Quarter) | 135,000+ Attendees | $3,800 Raw → ~$11.5k–$16.4k All-In | Open Guide → |
| IAAPA Expo 2026 November 17–20, 2026 | Orlando, FL Orange County Convention Center (North/South Concourses) | 42,500+ Attendees | $3,800 Raw → ~$11.5k–$16.4k All-In | Open Guide → |