Cultural · California
San Diego Comic-Con International 2028
Jul 20–23Expected dates
Tell us your California datesSan Diego (San Diego Convention Center, Gaslamp Quarter, CA) · California · organizer listing
Dates not yet announced by the organizer
These dates are awaiting official confirmation, so check the event's site before booking.
- Start looking
- by Oct 14
- Arrive
- Jul 19
- Head home
- Jul 24
SDCC 2028 (expected late July) — Thu-Sun at the Convention Center; confirm dates on comic-con.org.
What you need to know
San Diego Comic-Con International 2028 is expected to run Jul 20–23, 2028, in San Diego, California. Official dates are not confirmed yet — verify on the event's official site before booking. Chula Vista RV Resort sits at the Bayfront Trolley stop — the Blue Line runs straight into downtown San Diego for $2.50 each way, beating any rideshare surge during the convention; check MTS's trip planner for the closest stop to the Convention Center that week.
Official 2028 dates have not been announced yet — only editions through 2026 are confirmed (July 23-26, 2026, Preview Night July 22).
Based on the convention's long-running Thursday-Sunday run in the last full week of July, plan provisionally for roughly July 20-23, 2028 (Preview Night ~Jul 19) and confirm on comic-con.org once the calendar posts. Badge sales run through Member ID + Open Registration lotteries the prior fall. RVs cannot park in the Gaslamp / Marina district; the canonical base is Mission Bay RV Resort (~8 mi north, full hookups, MTS Route 8 to Old Town Transit Center, transfer to the Trolley downtown), Chula Vista RV Resort (~10 mi south on San Diego Bay, full hookups, Blue Line Trolley access), or Sweetwater Summit Regional Park (~14 mi southeast, electric only). MTS Green + Silver Line stops sit adjacent to the Convention Center and run extended hours during the convention.
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Gaslamp district pedestrian density is intense — the convention draws roughly 130,000+ attendees per its publicly reported badge capacity, and drive-near rules forbid RVs on 5th Avenue and Harbor Drive from Thursday onward. Late-July marine layer can drop visibility on I-5 morning approaches; check Caltrans QuickMap before departure.
Insider tip. Chula Vista RV Resort sits at the Bayfront Trolley stop — the Blue Line runs straight into downtown San Diego for $2.50 each way, beating any rideshare surge during the convention; check MTS's trip planner for the closest stop to the Convention Center that week.
Official source: comic-con.org
Where to sleep near San Diego
None of the California campgrounds we verify lists San Diego as its nearest town.
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Frequently asked about Comic-Con 2028
When is San Diego Comic-Con International 2028?
San Diego Comic-Con International 2028 is expected to run Jul 20–23, 2028, in San Diego, California. Official dates are not confirmed yet — verify on the event's official site before booking.
Where is Comic-Con 2028 held?
San Diego, California (San Diego Convention Center, Gaslamp Quarter).
What are the exact 2028 dates?
Jul 20–23, 2028. These dates are provisional until officially announced.
What RV should I rent for Comic-Con 2028?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans. Official 2028 dates have not been announced yet — only editions through 2026 are confirmed (July 23-26, 2026, Preview Night July 22). Based on the convention's long-running Thursday-Sunday run in the last full week of July, plan provisionally for roughly July 20-23, 2028 (Preview Night ~Jul 19) and confirm on comic-con.org once the calendar posts. Badge sales run through Member ID + Open Registration lotteries the prior fall. RVs cannot park in the Gaslamp / Marina district; the canonical base is Mission Bay RV Resort (~8 mi north, full hookups, MTS Route 8 to Old Town Transit Center, transfer to the Trolley downtown), Chula Vista RV Resort (~10 mi south on San Diego Bay, full hookups, Blue Line Trolley access), or Sweetwater Summit Regional Park (~14 mi southeast, electric only). MTS Green + Silver Line stops sit adjacent to the Convention Center and run extended hours during the convention.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 40 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Gaslamp district pedestrian density is intense — the convention draws roughly 130,000+ attendees per its publicly reported badge capacity, and drive-near rules forbid RVs on 5th Avenue and Harbor Drive from Thursday onward. Late-July marine layer can drop visibility on I-5 morning approaches; check Caltrans QuickMap before departure.
What's an insider tip?
Chula Vista RV Resort sits at the Bayfront Trolley stop — the Blue Line runs straight into downtown San Diego for $2.50 each way, beating any rideshare surge during the convention; check MTS's trip planner for the closest stop to the Convention Center that week.
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