Welcome to the Otakon Press Information page. Before beginning, review our policies. Please note that approved members of the Press will NOT need to register for an Otakon membership.

To receive press credentials to cover Otakon, applicants must first pass a screening process, based on information about planned coverage, examples of previous Otakon coverage or coverage of similar events, and other information as requested by Otakon Press Relations staff. Applicants should keep in mind that, just because a given reporter or organization was approved in a prior year does not guarantee credentials for the current year. Otakon does not provide press passes to cosplay photographers or online photo galleries.

Each approved organization will receive up to two complimentary press badges to attend the convention. Each individual from an organization must fill out the form separately in order to receive a press badge. Extra comp badges and press credentials will be provided only to those applicants that can provide a demonstrated need for more. All press badges are comped and must be obtained through the Press Registration process. Press access will not be given to any individuals who are not approved for a comped press badge.

The window for registration and exact procedures will be announced on the Otakon web site. Registrations at the door can only be made for exceptional circumstances by the Head of Press.