Cosplay Contest
Calling all Cosplayers
At MagicCon: Chicago we are hosting a Cosplay Contest like no other! We will have incredible hosts, fantastic guest judges, and amazing prizes! Please fill out the application below by 11:59PM PST on September 29, 2024, and start pulling together your BEST Magic Cosplay for a chance to win. Applications received after September 29, 2024, may or may not be reviewed in order of submission and accepted on a rolling basis until all slots have been filled.
All contestants must have a badge for MagicCon: Las Vegas
All costumes must be related to Magic: The Gathering
Each costume must be hand-made
Store-bought, online-purchased, or rented costumes are NOT permitted
Commissioned costumes may be admitted if the creator of the costume is present. If the costume wins, the creator of the costume will receive the prize
Costumes are judged on the craftsmanship of the costume
Contestants must be present for both the pre-judging and Cosplay Contest on Saturday to be eligible to win
Costumes can be an original concept/design related to Magic
Only one entry per person
Competition date is currently scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024.
All costumes and props must comply with the MagicCon: Las Vegas rules, guidelines, and weapons policy
MagicCon: Las Vegas Cosplay Competition Prizing
One (1) Best in Show Award:
US $4000 cash prize, two (2) Legendary Weekend badges to the final MagicCon event scheduled in 2025 (estimated retail value of $225 each), the opportunity to compete in the Grand Championships* held at the final MagicCon event scheduled in 2025.
One (1) Best in Show Runner-Up Award:
US $2000 cash prize, one (1) Legendary Weekend badge to the final MagicCon event scheduled to be held in 2025 (estimated retail value of $225) the opportunity to compete in the Grand Championships* held at the final MagicCon event scheduled in 2025.
Three (3) Judges’ Awards:
One for each category: Novice, Journeyman, and Masters categories.
Each category winner receives: $1500 cash prize, one (1) Weekend Badge to the final MagicCon event scheduled to be held in 2025 (estimated retail value of $75)
Additional prizing and winner categories may be announced during the Competition, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
MagicCon Cosplay Grand Championships
Grand Championships will take place at MagicCon: Las Vegas. Competition is limited to the Best in Show and Best in Show Runner-Ups from previous 2024 MagicCon events and the MagicCon: Las Vegas 2023 Best in Show.
Grand Championship contestants will create an unknown cosplay decided by the MagicCon team and be given compensation up to a pre-determined amount to pay for materials.
One (1) Grand Champion Award:
One (1) Grand Championships Trophy, two (2) Legendary Weekend badges or equivalent badge type for all MagicCon events in 2025.