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Comic-Con to Remain in San Diego Through at Least 2030, City Leaders Announce
The extension keeps the convention in the city as Comic-Con 2026 is expected to draw more than 135,000 attendees, officials said.
- On Wednesday, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced that Comic-Con International will remain in San Diego through at least 2030, extending the popular convention's stay in the city.
- Since its 1970 debut at the Grant Hotel, Comic-Con has evolved from a small gathering into a global cultural phenomenon. The previous agreement committed the event to San Diego through 2027.
- This year's four-day convention expects more than 135,000 attendees and is projected to generate more than $160 million in regional economic impact, plus $3 million in hotel and sales tax revenue for San Diego.
- David Glanzer, Chief Communication and Strategy Officer of Comic-Con, said the new deal includes more hotel room blocks at competitive rates, which will "keep tens of thousands of fans returning to Comic-Con in San Diego for years to come."
- Gloria emphasized the agreement reflects a shared commitment to fans and creators, while Mardeen Mattix, CEO of the San Diego Convention Center, called Comic-Con an "enduring part of our city's identity.
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