Marvel Contest of Champions is returning to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with playable demos, daily tournaments, giveaways, and an early look at its new Towers game mode.
Kabam will bring the Marvel fighting game to the Marvel x Moonrock Gaming Lounge at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina from Thursday, July 23, through Sunday, July 26.
Best of all, fans do not need a registered San Diego Comic-Con badge to enter the gaming lounge.
Marvel Contest Of Champions Debuts Towers Mode
Fans can visit the Marvel Contest of Champions gaming stations to play Towers, a new mode that challenges players to battle their way to the top.
Everyone who plays the demo will receive an exclusive pin and a chance to spin a prize wheel featuring in-game rewards and physical prizes.
Players who cannot attend Comic-Con will still be able to experience the same Towers quest from home through the game.
Daily Marvel Contest Of Champions Tournaments
Experienced players can also attempt a high-difficulty Towers demo to qualify for daily on-stage tournaments.
The four players with the fastest qualifying times each day will advance to a head-to-head tournament, with Kabam crowning a new Champion every day from Thursday through Sunday.
The first-seeded player will face the fourth seed, while the second and third seeds compete in the other opening match. The two winners will then meet in the final to determine who can clear the Tower first.
Marvel Gaming Lounge Dates And Times
The Marvel x Moonrock Gaming Lounge will be open during the following hours:
- Thursday, July 23: 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, July 24: 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, July 25: 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, July 26: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The lounge will be located inside the San Diego Ballroom at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, 333 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, California.
A registered San Diego Comic-Con badge is not required for entry.
