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Comic-Con Secures San Diego Home Through 2030, Boosts $160M Economy

7/23/2026

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Mayor Todd Gloria announced Comic-Con International will stay in San Diego through 2030.
The 2026 convention expects over 135,000 attendees and a $160 million economic impact.
Organizers forecast 61,000 hotel room nights and $3 million in hotel and sales tax revenue.
Convention Center CEO Mardeen Mattix said the convention supports thousands of jobs.

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Mayor Todd Gloria announced Comic-Con International will stay in San Diego through 2030.
The 2026 convention expects over 135,000 attendees and a $160 million economic impact.
Organizers forecast 61,000 hotel room nights and $3 million in hotel and sales tax revenue.
Convention Center CEO Mardeen Mattix said the convention supports thousands of jobs.