Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

10:00am PDT

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

The entertainment landscape is changing. It can be felt in the water, in the earth, in the air. With studio consolidation, public frustration at A.I. slop, and experienced creatives striking out on their own, a new arts and crafts movement is on the rise. Small indie studios dedicated to creating entertainment aligned to a specific genre or audience across media are emerging, raising the question of whether a handful of passionate artists telling stories across formats can build a viable entertainment business. New media pioneer Felicia Day (Lost Daughter of Sparta, The Guild), Todd Stashwick (VisionQuest, Star Trek: Picard), Matt Medney (Gungnir), Barbra Dillon (Fanbase Press), and Anjali Bhimani (Ms. Marvel, Overwatch) discuss their New New Media studios, how they work, and what can be learned from historical indie art movements and the current crowdfunding revolution. Moderated by David Nett (ProgCore Fantasy).

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 6A

1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, Books, Comics, Movies, Music, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, TTRPG, Writers & Writing

10:00am PDT

Dark Horse & Dungeons & Dragons & Comics

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

Dark Horse and Dungeon Master Mayanna Berrin of WOTC's Dungeon Masters live-play series leads comics creators Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Amy Chu, and Becky Cloonan in a quick-and-dirty (and hilarious) one-shot inspired by Dark Horse Dungeons & Dragons comics, including Total Party Killers. The panel concludes with details on what is coming soon from Dark Horse Comics and Hasbro's Wizards of the Coast.

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

1: Programs, Comics, Games, Omni Programs, TTRPG

11:00am PDT

Bringing Licensing to Tabletop Games in 2026

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Room 29AB

Licensing is expanding to the tabletop, with brands from Cyberpunk 2077, The Lord of the Rings, Marvel, and more. These licenses are making their way to the tabletop, and publishers are working with more brands than ever. What does it take to bring a favorite license to a tabletop game, and how do designers capture the feel and story? Deirdre Cross (WiT—Women in Toys, licensing & entertainment, board member), Justin Gary (Stone Blade Entertainment, CEO), Luke Peterschmidt (Asmodee, head of active category management), Erica Hayes-Bouyouris (Spin Master, lead designer), and Anais Morgan (Renegade Games, production development) share their experiences working with licenses and tabletop games.

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 29AB

1: Programs, Games, TTRPG

12:00pm PDT

Exquisite Corpses: The Game and Beyond

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room 5AB

Exquisite Corpses: The Game makes its debut as the heads of the Corpse Crew explore the dark and twisted world of Exquisite Corpses and demonstrate gameplay. Co-creators James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh discuss the game's inception, their creative process, and what's next for Exquisite Corpses. Moderated by Jazzlyn Stone (Tiny Onion director of communications).

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 5AB

1: Programs, Comics, Games, TTRPG

12:00pm PDT

Titan West: A Daggerheart Actual Play

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

Deep in the dust-choked Drylands, the only safety is found within the massive, wandering mechanical Titans. But a new fear has taken root in the gears when a small onboard frontier town is besieged by a vampire nest. It's up to a posse of hunters armed with iron, grit, and hope to purge the fanged threat before the sun sets on the moving frontier that is the Shadows of the Drylands. GM Kevin Roy (Hunters Entertainment, Play The Table), Kim Wong (actress, Play The Table), Shaun Leonard (tabletop creator, Play The Table), KC Stone (actor), and Sam Lopez (actual play performer, DungeonSamster).

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Games, Omni Programs, TTRPG

12:30pm PDT

Creators Assemble: Adapting and Pitching Your Game for TV and Film

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 10

Translating your story across media can be tricky, which is why so many game-to-film adaptations feel poorly conceived. But when done well, you get The Expanse, Fallout, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and countless others. But how do you do it without a massive IP everybody's heard of? How do you determine your lead characters? Do you need a pitch deck? A completed script? Six seasons of story arcs? This panel of film industry professionals explores what studios generally look for, how meetings get set up, and what pitfalls to avoid when adapting a game for the screen. Ryan Omega (TaskmasterLA, Darkness Emergent), Lauren Cipollo (Parallax, Dark and Zarus), Matt Conant (Mystery Science Theater 3000), Jenni Powell (Emmy Award–winning producer, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries), and moderator Joe Barrette (Creators Assemble president) participate.

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 10

1: Programs, BIPOC, Education, Fandom, Games, Television, TTRPG, Writers & Writing

1:00pm PDT

Tabletop Roleplay Game Design in 2026

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Room 32AB

Did you bring your dice? Tabletop role-playing games are more popular than ever, and new games are coming to shelves every quarter. What does it take to make a role-playing game? Should designers focus on mechanics, world-building, or storytelling? What brings players to the table and makes it inviting for those just starting out? Expert tabletop role-playing game designers share current trends, game design insights, and a Q&A.

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 32AB

1: Programs, Games, TTRPG

2:00pm PDT

Slugblasting Is Not a Crime 3: The Train Job

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

In this actual play of the award-winning Slugblaster by Mythworks, four teenagers hoverboard the multiverse yet again, and this time the stakes couldn't be higher. Players Jackson Lanzing (Star Trek: The Last Starship), Mayanna Berrin (Dungeon Masters, Dispatch), Alex Klimavitch (Hasbro, Nerdist), and David Tilstra (Story Quest, The Dice Decide), and perhaps a surprise guest or two take on the challenge. Can they hijack the M-Train for an evil crime syndicate and be back in time to study for finals? SlugMaster Edward Doty (Life Is Strange: Two Moons Rising, Little Nightmares: Sickly Sweet) will help them find out in the third and final actual play in the L0ZRS trilogy.

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

1: Programs, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Omni Programs, Science Fiction & Fantasy, TTRPG

4:00pm PDT

No Latency LIVE: Cyberpunk Red Live Play

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 5:45pm PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

The No Latency crew tackles another one-shot mission in its continuing TTRPG adventures in Night City. Paris Arrowsmith (CPR writer/designer; GM), Tracie Hearne (CPR/VTM writer, MagiRPG), Jade (Save the D8), Evan Christopher (Save the D8), and Peter D.M. Castro (System Switch) are joined by panelists Dayeanne Hutton (Life Is Strange, ISD) and Anais R. Morgan (Renegade, ISD) for a live play of Cyberpunk Red by R. Talsorian Games.

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Fandom, Games, LGBTQIA+, Omni Programs, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, TTRPG, Writers & Writing

10:00am PDT

D&D Wrestle Royale

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

Brandon Cutler (AEW wrestler) DMs a group of wrestlers and D&D personalities through a 5e battle royale to the death. Peter Avalon (AEW), Evil Uno (AEW), Johnny Stanton IV (NFL, Sink!), and Ify Nwadiwe (Um, Actually) battle it out to see who the sole survivor is, with additional participants possible.

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Games, Omni Programs, TTRPG

10:30am PDT

Creators Assemble: Charisma Check, A Networking Event

Friday July 24, 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Marina D, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Tabletop role-playing game creators, publishers, performers, game shop owners, teachers, and library workers have brought greater acceptance to TTRPGs and fan culture. Take a break from hectic convention life to experience "speed dating"-style networking with diverse TTRPG and board game enthusiasts from all backgrounds. This year's lineup includes Eddie Doty, Heather O'Neill, Anais Morgan, Ivy B, Cody Heath, Doriam Couto, Sarah Durnesque, Matt Fantastic, Amanda Panda, Daryl Andrews, Momo Meas, Dustin Staats, Ryan Omega, Reuben Bresler, Jenni Powell, Michael Ortiz, Amber Bracamonte, Jacob Way, and Jason Patrick Galit (JPG), along with TTRPG educators and enthusiasts Joel Bakker, Joe Barrette, and Janie Ghinazzi.

Friday July 24, 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Marina D, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

1: Programs, BIPOC, Cosplay, Education, Fandom, Games, LGBTQIA+, Marriott Programs, Science Fiction & Fantasy, TTRPG, Writers & Writing

12:00pm PDT

Diversity & Dungeons: Making Your Table Inclusive

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor

Industry leaders Mayanna Berrin (StoryQuest, Dispatch, Dungeon Masters), Jes Wade (TTRPG producer, ChariTTRPGs), Katherine Harris Mojica (TTRPG performer, Venture Forth), Kai Miller (Dice Times, Pick Your Poison Productions), Rebecca Hausman (performer, Venture Forth, Path to Nowhere), and moderator Rodney B. Campbell (TTRPG performer, Venture Forth) share practical strategies for creating truly inclusive gaming spaces. Panelists discuss strategies for showcasing diverse stories, creating safe spaces for performers from all backgrounds, and engaging audiences through inclusive storytelling. They share hard-won insights on navigating sensitive content warnings, moderating chat communities, and amplifying underrepresented voices in the actual play space, along with specific tools for handling challenging moments on-stream, developing inclusive content policies, and fostering a welcoming community.

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor

1: Programs, BIPOC, Education, Games, LGBTQIA+, Omni Programs, Podcasts, TTRPG

12:00pm PDT

Rolled Table: Improvised D&D Comedy

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

The cast of the Knights of the Rolled Table podcast perform a completely improvised comedy D&D adventure. Audience members shape the story, make key decisions, and influence the fate of the heroes. Expect fast-paced fantasy, ridiculous characters, terrible puns, and spontaneous chaos from a cast with deep roots in the San Diego improv scene. Family-friendly and designed for adventurers of all ages, no two shows are ever the same. Featuring Carlos Guzman-Verdugo, Jeff Frank, Jennifer Stopper Crespo, Marc Crespo, and Matt Messerman, with Chris Daily (Dungeonheads) as DM.

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

1: Programs, Games, Humor & Satire, Library Programs, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, TTRPG

12:00pm PDT

The Catering Crew: Daggerheart

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

Eberron creator Keith Baker leads a Daggerheart live play in a brand-new setting. In a haunted city, a team of heroes must banish a demon before its power grows. But the fiend is hiding beneath the mansion of the most powerful family in the city, and there's only one way to get in: cater their party. Party Down meets The Exorcist in this wild Daggerheart adventure.

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

1: Programs, Games, Omni Programs, TTRPG

1:00pm PDT

Bringing Fantasy High to WEBTOON: Spotlight on Derek V. Song

Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Room 32AB

Derek V. Song discusses adapting webnovels into webcomics and bringing Dimension 20's Fantasy High to life as a webcomic on WEBTOON. Reed Sights (WEBTOON senior producer) joins the conversation on adapting a beloved D&D campaign into a webcomic with millions of views, as well as Song's career and work on webnovel adaptations, including Paranoid Mage and The Primal Hunter.

Special Guests

Derek V. Song

Comic-Con Special Guest

Derek V. Song is an Asian American writer from Boston. Since debuting in 2023, Derek has amassed millions of readers across various titles on WEBTOON, including The Last Bloodline, The Primal Hunter, Paranoid Mage, and the recent adaptation of Dimension 20’s hit D&D series, Fantasy... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 32AB

1: Programs, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Science Fiction & Fantasy, TTRPG, Web, Writers & Writing

2:00pm PDT

ProgCore Fantasy Live: Escape the ColdLands

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

ProgCore Fantasy presents a short live play in its Dark Age of Theer fantasy setting. When a group of heroes find the lost sailors they have been seeking in the frozen region just north of the Tempest, returning home becomes the true challenge. Featuring Todd Stashwick (VisionQuest, Star Trek: Picard), Drea Letamendi, Ph.D. (media psychologist; The Arkham Sessions), Anjali Bhimani (Ms. Marvel, Overwatch), Brian Ward (The Arkham Sessions), and Brea Grant (GRIND, Mary), this adventure offers an introduction to the ProgCore Fantasy play style. Run under a modified D&D 5e ruleset by game master David Nett (ProgCore Fantasy: Dark Age of Theer).

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Games, Omni Programs, Science Fiction & Fantasy, TTRPG

3:00pm PDT

No Capes Required: Women Powering Pop Culture

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Room 6DE

You don't need a cape to be a hero in storytelling. Moderator Janet Hsieh (Fun Taiwan) leads a lively panel with AJ Mendez (WWE pro wrestler), Anjali Bhimani (Ms. Marvel), Carolina Ravassa (Overwatch), Helen Shang (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), and Silenn Thomas (CEO, Frank Miller Ink), women who are making their mark across comics, gaming, sports, television, and film. Expect candid stories, industry insights, and a celebration of the voices driving today's most exciting and inclusive pop culture moments.

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 6DE

3:00pm PDT

Roll for Romance: An Interactive Rom-Com Decided by Dice

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Room 11

Romance authors across genres put character chemistry to the test in a live dating-game format where storytelling meets chance, guided by audience prompts and the roll of the dice. Featuring Kristy Boyce (Rolls and Rivalry), Barbara Perez Marquez (To Dance the Moon and Stars), Anna Mercier (All We Hunger For), and Ashley Poston (Star Wars: Eyes Like Stars). Moderated by Kim Bussing.

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 11

U: Updated, Books, Fandom, Games, Humor & Satire, TTRPG, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Books, Fandom, Games, Humor & Satire, TTRPG, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

A Strange Friday

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:45pm PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

How are you gonna fight a demogorgon on your day off? The cast of Alt-Haven's Blackness & Dragons plays Kids on Bikes 2E in a prequel one-shot featuring the parents of their classic Inglewood Crew: DM A Jordan Lambert (TTRPG pro and writer), Krishne Chelliah (Smells Like Teen Angst), Moe Jerome (Human), Jeff Thompson (The Goldbergs, iCarly), and Abadonna Killbride IV (BlacBox Radio). The game asks whether they can defeat the demogorgon, get their bikes back, and keep their jobs.

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

1: Programs, BIPOC, Games, Omni Programs, TTRPG

6:00pm PDT

LitRPG: Dungeon Crawler Carl and Beyond

Friday July 24, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Room 25ABC

More and more people are reading LitRPG. Learn about the booming subgenre from popular authors Matt Dinniman (Dungeon Crawler Carl), Shirtaloon (He Who Fights with Monsters), S.M. Boyce (Blood Reaper), Seth Ring (Battle Mage Farmer), Eric Ugland (One More Last Time), and Shawn Wilson (Ultimate Level 1). Moderated by Henry Herz (Combat Monsters).

Special Guests

Matt Dinniman

Comic-Con Special Guest

Matt Dinniman is a writer and artist from Gig Harbor, Washington. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series, along with several other books about the end of the world. He doesn’t really hate cocker spaniels, and he plays bass in one band... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Books, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Humor & Satire, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, TTRPG, Writers & Writing

6:00pm PDT

The Case of the Curious Convention: Kids on Bikes Live

Friday July 24, 2026 6:00pm - 7:45pm PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

5 GMs in a Trenchcoat season 5 stops at SDCC for a canon episode. Something is amiss at the convention, and Zeke finds himself in the middle of the mystery. Players Darby Pak (Geeky Teas and Games), Jesse Espinoza (5 GMs in a Trenchcoat), Queon Story (Role D5, The Veil of Athium), Sachiko Morita (The Veil of Athium, Forgotten Paths), and Skyler Seymour (Fears & Fortunes), with game master Adam Gonzales (5 GMs in a Trenchcoat), play Kids on Bikes 2E.

Friday July 24, 2026 6:00pm - 7:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

1: Programs, BIPOC, Horror and Suspense, Humor & Satire, Omni Programs, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, TTRPG

10:00am PDT

Wizards Wrestling Each Other: A 5e Tag Team Competition

Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

SATURDAY! SATURDAY! SATURDAY! An (imaginary) steel cage sets the stage for a mashup of D&D and tag-team professional wrestling, with Brandon Cutler (AEW wrestler), Johnny Stanton (Dropout TV), Tanlynn Morgan (5 GMs in a Trenchcoat), Reed Sights (TTRPG performer, comedian, actor), and Jes Wade (TTRPG producer, ChariTTRPGs) competing under dungeon master Tulok the Barbrarian (YouTube personality). Expect high Strength scores, but these nerds have been hitting up their local bookstores. Six wizards enter, but only two will leave. Pay for the whole seat, but you'll only need the edge!

Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

1: Programs, Omni Programs, TTRPG

11:00am PDT

State of the Board Game Publisher in 2026

Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor

Tabletop games are more popular than ever, with people discovering board games every day. But what does it take to be a board game publisher, and what does the landscape look like in 2026? Top tabletop game publishers and designers—Deirdre Cross (WiT—Women in Toys, licensing & entertainment, board member), Justin Gary (Stone Blade Entertainment, CEO), Matt Fantastic (Forever Stoked Creative, creative director), Heather O'Neill (9th Level Games, CEO), Erica Hayes-Bouyouris (Spin Master, lead designer), and Luke Peterschmidt (Asmodee, head of active category management)—share a look at the current marketplace, trends, and where the industry is headed.

Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor

1: Programs, Games, Omni Programs, TTRPG

11:00am PDT

The Guild Web Series: Back as a Movie!

Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Room 25ABC

Felicia Day (Supernatural, Eureka) and members of the cast and creative team of The Guild pull back the curtain on the next chapter of the groundbreaking series. The panel covers the crowdfunding campaign, previews for Comic-Con attendees, and details about the 20th anniversary reunion movie, coming in 2027 with fan support through Kickstarter.

Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

1: Programs, Anniversaries, Games, Movies, TTRPG, Video Games, Web

12:00pm PDT

Venture Forth: An Immersive D&D Actual Play

Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

The cast of Venture Forth—Russel Bartek, Rodney Campbell, Kat Harris Mojica, Rebecca Hausman, and Shane O'Loughlin—led by Dungeon Master Seth Fowler demonstrate their role-playing prowess, keen storytelling skills, creative gameplay implementation, cohesive ensemble performance style, and the impact of their immersive ruleset in a homebrew one-shot session. Drama, laughs, and detailed descriptions of violence guaranteed.

Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Games, Horror and Suspense, Humor & Satire, Omni Programs, Podcasts, TTRPG

2:00pm PDT

Celebrating Dungeons & Dragons 2026

Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Room 25ABC

Dungeons & Dragons continues its monumental rise in pop culture after 50 years. With more people rolling dice and telling stories every day, expert Dungeon Masters and storytellers Anjali Bhimani (Desi Quest, Critical Role), Luke Gygax (GaryCon, founder), Jim Zub (Dungeons & Dragons, author), Stacy King (Dungeons & Dragons, author), Todd Stashwick (Marvel, Star Trek; D&D Dungeon Master), and Kelly Lynne D'Angelo (Legends of Vox Machina, D&D Dungeon Master) share how Dungeons & Dragons has secured its place in society and the tabletop.

Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

1: Programs, Games, TTRPG

2:00pm PDT

StoryQuest D&D Live: Oops All Dungeon Masters!

Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

Surena Marie (Dungeon Run), Johnny Stanton (SINK!), Mayanna Berrin (Dungeon Masters), David Tilstra (StoryQuest), Reed Sights (StoryQuest), and Jordy Martin (StoryQuest) lead a D&D adventure in the "Oops! All Dungeon Masters!" format, where the dungeon master changes at the ring of a bell.

Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Games, Omni Programs, TTRPG

3:00pm PDT

Start a D&D Club

Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library

Teachers Lisa Harrison, Nichole Santangelo, and Heather Thompson, along with students Henry Masi and Charlie Masi, break down how to launch a Dungeons & Dragons club from the ground up—no gold, no experience, no problem. Panelists share materials needed to get started, how to create player characters, and where to find free adventures . . . everything needed to turn a group of curious beginners into a thriving party of adventurers. From first quest to long-running campaign, this session highlights practical strategies for building an engaging, inclusive club that keeps players coming back for the next roll of the dice.

Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library

1: Programs, Games, Library Programs, Seminars & Workshops, TTRPG

4:00pm PDT

The Dungeon Run's Flagship D&D Campaign Live

Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:45pm PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

The cast of The Dungeon Run brings The Stormborn, its long-running saga of unlikely heroes and divine destiny, to a live audience for the first time. The show is interactive, with audience participation throughout.

Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

1: Programs, Fandom, Games, Omni Programs, TTRPG

5:00pm PDT

Eberron and Beyond with Keith Baker

Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

Room 4

The Eberron Campaign Setting for Dungeons & Dragons is a world where magic is part of everyday life. It's a world where the villains aren't always monsters and the monsters aren't always villains, a fantasy setting where corporate overreach and the aftermath of war are as dangerous as the dungeons. Eberron has been the setting for dozens of novels and the MMORPG D&D Online. Keith Baker and the creators of Eberron discuss the inspirations that led to the setting and its lasting impact on Dungeons & Dragons.

Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 4

1: Programs, Games, TTRPG

10:00am PDT

Tales from the Brass Dragon

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

Dungeon Master Adam Fletcher (director of The Adventure Factory, producer, and professional DM) and players PJ Megaw (producer and roleplayer with CritHitChronicles), Shaun Wada (content creator), Lizette Garcia (geek therapist, creator), and Emily Blake (producer with The Adventure Factory) highlight the developments happening with Adventurers League in Dungeons & Dragons 5.5 as they present an adventure featuring some of the characters from Tales from the Brass Dragon. The panel shows how Adventurers League can add story and action to your home game or stream.

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

U: Updated, Action/Adventure, BIPOC, Games, LGBTQIA+, Omni Programs, Podcasts, TTRPG | 1: Programs, Action/Adventure, BIPOC, Games, LGBTQIA+, Omni Programs, Podcasts, TTRPG

12:00pm PDT

Color Bind, A BIPOC Actual Play

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

When the Gray Curse stripped Tah'ruul of its vibrancy, legacies and myths were lost with it. Now, generations later, heroes band together to retrieve Tah'ruul's colors and revive its culture. Narrator Doriam Couto and players Fish, Jaz Diaz, KZ, Noel Esquinca, and a surprise guest take part in an actual play adventure focused on uplifting BIPOC and POC voices, experiences, and history through the lens of fantasy.

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

1: Programs, Action/Adventure, BIPOC, Games, LGBTQIA+, Omni Programs, Superheroes, TTRPG

1:00pm PDT

Level Up Learning: The Power of TTRPGs in Youth Development

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor

Tabletop role-playing games can level up learning. Moderator Aislinn Lowenberg (The Dollar Store DM) leads a discussion with Weston Gardner (Arcane Anthems; parent and DM), Roel Mislan (technology manager, expanded learning coordinator, and parent), Doriam Couto (community TTRPG liaison), Ruben Samaniego (educator and expanded learning coordinator), and Melissa Keck (manager of The Goblin Guild) on how tabletop role-playing games are being used in schools, after-school programs, and community spaces to support youth development. Panelists examine the ways collaborative storytelling and game-based learning can foster social-emotional growth, literacy, communication, critical thinking, and mathematical reasoning, while sharing perspectives from education, parenting, and community program leadership. Educators looking for innovative approaches, parents curious about the benefits of gaming, and community members interested in youth programs will leave with actionable ideas for bringing the power of play into learning spaces.

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor

1: Programs, Education, Kids, Omni Programs, TTRPG

1:00pm PDT

Tabletop Game Design Pitch Panel

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT

Marina D, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

The Tabletop Game Design Pitch Panel features live pitches to a panel of experts. Pitches are open to everything from fledgling ideas to polished designs. Each designer has roughly 5 to 10 minutes to present and receive feedback. The goal of the event is to help designers hone their skills in presenting their game ideas and to receive feedback about the game concepts themselves. The focus of the event is on education and skill development in the tabletop game industry. Games are reviewed by Tony Serebriany (USAopoly, vice president, inventor relations), Matt Fantastic (Forever Stoked Creative, creative director), Candice Harris (Kickin' It Creative, game designer), and Ross Thompson.

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Marina D, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

1: Programs, Games, Marriott Programs, TTRPG

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It's Never Too Late to Roll: Women Finding TTRPGs Later in Life

Sunday July 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor

Cristina Checa (professional GM and consultant at Tabletop Adventuring Club), Andy Santoyo (co-founder of Ladies of D&D San Diego), Melissa Keck (founder of The Goblin Guild), and Tina Tran (dog mom and GM-in-training) discuss how they discovered tabletop role-playing games later in life and how stepping into the hobby as adults reshaped their confidence, creativity, relationships, and sense of community. The discussion also examines the challenges many women and new players face when entering gaming spaces, what makes communities feel approachable and welcoming, and how players, Dungeon Masters, local game stores, and organizers can help create healthier, more inclusive tables. Moderated by Anjuli Smith (head of marketing and brand management at MyMiniFactory).

Sunday July 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor

1: Programs, Games, Omni Programs, TTRPG

2:00pm PDT

"Who's DMing Anyway?": A D&D One-Shot

Sunday July 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

Adventurers have been summoned to MONSTER-CON '26. Can they recover the Orb of All-Knowing before it transforms one of them into the dreaded Dungeon Master? Doriam Couto (BardWired), Erika Martin (The Goblin Guild), Cam Felt (Ladies of D&D San Diego), Jaz Diaz (San Diego Tabletop Alliance), Kade Brittain (Tavern Tales Events), and Kevin Bannister (Weird Dice 101) rotate between player and DM roles in a mad dash spotlighting San Diego's many tabletop role-playing organizations. Moderated by Sam Lopez (DungeonSamster).

Sunday July 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

1: Programs, Games, Omni Programs, TTRPG

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