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Evo 2026

COSPLAY CONTEST, EXHIBITION & MEETUPS

Get ready to bring your favorite fighting game characters to life at Evo 2025’s Cosplay Festival and Contest! Whether you’re a seasoned cosplay veteran or just stepping into the ring for the first time, we welcome all skill levels to celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and fighting game fandom.

The following rules apply to all cosplay at Evo 2026:

Costume Sizing & Dress Code:

  • Costumes must allow for the wearer to move freely within the convention space, including hallways, and doorways.
  • The wearer must also be able to walk up either a small set of stairs or ramp to get on stage.
  • Family-friendly attire is required per Las Vegas regulations.

While it does not affect the Evo cosplay contest, we encourage everyone to be mindful when walking around the venue. Please do not block walkways or any vendor booths, and make sure that your cosplay is not at risk of hitting others!

Props & Prop Weaponry Rule:

  • Only blunted, foam, plastic, or otherwise non-lethal weaponry will be allowed. This means NO metal props, or props with large metal pieces. (Small screws and other fasteners used in the creation of the prop will be allowed)
  • Prop guns resembling a real life firearm of any kind are NOT allowed. Orange tips do not circumvent this rule.*
  • Any prop weapons violating this rule may not be allowed in the convention spaces.
  • Any prop weapons allowed in the convention spaces will all be at the discretion of Evo and Las Vegas Convention Center staff and security. Please note that weaponry adhering to these rules may still be deemed inappropriate for convention display at the event’s discretion.

Questions about your props can be directed to support@evo.gg

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COSPLAY COMPETITION

Throughout Evo weekend, the show floor fills with incredible builds, handmade armor, tailored outfits, and inspired recreations from across the FGC. It’s a space to share your work, meet fellow makers, and embrace the energy that makes Evo unforgettable.

As a craftsmanship-first competition, judges will be focusing on construction, detail, and technique, with all judging taking place on Saturday to give each creator their moment to shine.

Schedule TBA

COMPETITION INFO

  1. Schedule & Locations

  2. Character, Reference & Costume Requirements

  3. What to Expect During your Pre-Judging Slot:

  4. Accessibility

  5. Prizing

COSPLAY COMPETITION HOST

Kaho Shibuya Born and raised in Tokyo, Kaho Shibuya is a globally multi-talented personality. Appearing as a regular on big YouTube channels to be a cultural bridge between Japan and the rest of the world, she has been invited to multiple international conventions and events.

Kaho has also been a Crunchyroll Anime Awards judge since 2021. As a former newspaper reporter, she has published books in both Japanese and English. You can also find her making appearances in games as well!

X: https://x.com/shibukaho
Instagram: https://instagram.com/shibukaho
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/shibuya_kaho
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shibuya_kaho

COSPLAY Competition Judges

Stella Chuu Having judged competitions all over the world, Stella Chuu is a cosplayer with a wide range of abilities from crafting, hosting, to modeling. She’s most known for her 9 tailed KDA Ahri cosplay from League of Legends; boasting an original approach to iridescent crystal tails. Most recently, she’s exploded on the internet for transforming streamers and youtubers into cosplayers.

X: https://x.com/stellachuuuuu
Instagram: https://instagram.com/stellachuuuuu
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/stellachuu
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stellachuu
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stellachuu

Monolith Costumes Monolith is a foam-armor focused cosplayer from Michigan and returning Evo judge. He is an accredited cosplay judge, appearing at many conventions such as DokiDoCon, GalaxyCon Richmond and many others. He has also been a featured cosplay creator for many brands, including HoYoverse and Hypergryph. Known for his exceptional foam-work and over the top builds, he hopes to educate and inspire other up and coming cosplayers with his complex technical skills and prove you really can make anything!

X: https://x.com/MonolithCostume
Instagram: https://instagram.com/monolith_costumes
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@monolithcostumes

VampyBitMe With over two decades in the cosplay world and returning Evo judge, Vampy is a beloved figure in the community. Known for her positive energy and dedication to the craft, she’s here to uplift cosplayers of all backgrounds.

X: https://x.com/VampyBitme
Instagram: https://instagram.com/vampybitme
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/vampybitme

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MEETUPS & EXHIBITION

New for Evo 2026, meetups give communities a space to come together, connect, and celebrate their shared passions. Whether you’re meeting familiar friends or discovering new ones, these gatherings provide a relaxed, welcoming environment for fans across the FGC and beyond. Snap photos with your favorite groups, capture fun memories, and enjoy casual hangouts in a low-pressure setting.

Not into contests? No problem. Also new to Evo 2026, the Evo Cosplay Exhibition is your chance to take the stage and show off your hard work, completely on your own terms. Whether you're debuting a brand-new build, bringing back a fan favorite, or trying cosplay for the very first time, the Exhibition gives you a welcoming space to pose for photos, showcase your details, or just enjoy the moment in the spotlight. Evo’s Cosplay Exhibition is here to honor the passion, talent, and personality that makes the FGC’s cosplay scene so special.

Schedule TBA