This is an official event. More info on badges, wristbands & priority access.
The Sunset Room
21+
310 E 3rd St.
The SXSW Gaming Cosplay Contest presented by Alienware is back for another wild year in Austin, Texas! This event is open to all SXSW Gaming attendees 18 years of age and older.
SXSW Gaming Cosplay Contest categories and prize distribution include Best in Show ($1,250), Best Craftsmanship ($1,000), Best Video Game Design ($250), Best Anime Design ($250), and Best Original Design ($250).
To register as a contestant for this event, participants must be 18 years of age and older and must first complete their application and pre-judging at the SXSW Gaming Cosplay Booth found in Exhibit Hall 1 of the Austin Convention Center. Registrations will close at 2:00pm on Sunday, March 17.
Primary Entry: Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Artist Wristband, Film Badge, Interactive Badge, Gaming Wristband
Event Type: Special Event
Track: SXSW Gaming
credit: Danny Matson