APPLY TO COMPETE

Sunday 22nd November

Bring your favourite characters to life on the PLAYCON main stage. Compete for Best in Show, or step into the spotlight in our brand-new Kids Cosplay Competition.

Competition day

Sunday 22nd November

Entry fee

€15 + booking fee per person

Age groups

Kids 15 & under · Main Competition 16+

Under 18?

Parent or guardian consent needed

PLAYCON 2026 - Cosplay Application Form

Solo or Group

Solo

Group

Each group member must complete the cosplay application form and purchase their own ticket separately.

First Name

Last Name

Stage Name

Name you would like to be addressed as on stage.

Date of Birth

Which competition would you like to participate in?

Children’s Competition – 15 years & under

Adult Competition – 16 years & over

Minor Consent Form

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Participants under the age of 18 must submit the Minor Consent Form signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Email Address

Contact Number

In order to be eligible to participate in the PLAYCON 2026 Cosplay Competition kindly purchase your participant ticket from https://eventworkstickets.com/playcon-2026

Cosplay Competition Ticket Number

Additional Notes (if any)

Cosplay Details

Character Name

Where is this character from?

Series, game, film, anime, franchise, etc.

How long have you been cosplaying?

Discuss the creation of your cosplay, highlighting techniques used and clearly specifying which parts are handmade, purchased, second-hand, commissioned, or created by a third party.

Please list all props, replicas, armour pieces, or costume weapons that will be brought on stage.

Please mention any third-party individuals or companies that contributed to any part of the cosplay’s creation.

Do you require a microphone?

Yes

Briefly describe what you intend to say on stage.

Is this your first time competing?

Yes

Upload a clear reference photo of the character you are cosplaying for comparison.

Choose File

Please upload an image of the character, NOT yourself in cosplay.

Upload progress photos of any handmade elements of your cosplay

Choose File

This part is optional.

Upload the MP3 file to be used during your performance.

Choose File

Maximum duration: 3 minutes.