2025 Ultimate Cosplay Contest Application

Where Every Fan Finds Their Place PopCon was founded to celebrate all aspects of pop culture, rather than just hyper focusing on a specific genre. We have a wide variety of interests – just like our fans – so we created a con to celebrate them all in one awesome weekend.

Here is the sign-up form for the Pop Con Indy 2025 Ultimate Cosplay Championships!
DETAILED INFORMATION ARE IN THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS APPLICATION

Rules are as follows:
1. Novice/Beginners must have made at least 50% of your cosplay and Journeymen and Professionals/Masters must have made at least 70% of your cosplay.Please note:  Novice/Beginners should be TRULY that. If your skill level is beyond that of a TRUE BEGINNING CRAFTER, please place yourself accordingly.  Example: this may be your first time ever competing in a cosplay contest, but your skill level is clearly beyond that of a beginner. Please use your best judgement.
2. Journeyman and Professionals/Masters *Must* be available for prejudging, Novice/Beginners it is encouraged.
3. Single cosplays will have 3 minutes for prejudging (Beginners/Journeyman) and 5 minutes for Professional/Master. Groups will have 5 minutes, so be prepared.
4. You will be asked for progress photos if you can provide them
5. Sign-ups will end at a time and date TBD for each show, so the sooner you get your submission in, the better!
6. Be truthful about the amount of the cosplay that you have made
7. Be on time, if not early for prejudging. Time slots will be scheduled with you in advance so you know exactly when you need to be available for prejudging.If you have any questions, comments, or concerns feel free to email cosplay@popcon.usPlease understand that when it comes to the cosplay contest, the decisions for the awards have been made as soon as prejudging is completed for the day, and before the competition for the audience.