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December 18 - 20, 2026

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AnimeCon.org/Anime Midwest's winter convention in Chicago. Annual since 2013.

Official Convention Schedule

Registration
Crowne Plaza
Thursday 5pm-6:50pm
Friday 10am-8pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-2pm
ConSweet
ORLY Room
Friday 2pm-12am
Saturday 10am-12am
Sunday 10am-4pm
Gunpla Hangout
Crowne Plaza
Friday 2pm-12am
Saturday 10am-12am
Sunday 10am-4pm
Tabletop Gaming
Crowne Plaza
Friday 2pm-12am
Saturday 10am-12am
Sunday 10am-4pm
See Tabletop Gaming Schedule.
Panels & Events
Crowne Plaza
Friday 2pm-2am
Saturday 10am-2am
Sunday 10am-5pm
Con Ops
Near Grand Ballroom
Friday 9am-3am
Saturday 9am-3am
Sunday 9am-6pm
Dealers Room
Ohare 4 & 5
Friday 1pm-8pm
Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 10am-4pm
Artists Alley
Ohare 4 & 5
Friday 1pm-8pm
Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 10am-4pm
Karaoke
Crowne Plaza
Friday 8pm-2am
Saturday 5pm-2am
Sunday N/A
Autographs
Crowne Plaza
Friday 4pm-8pm
Saturday 11am-5pm
Sunday 11am-3pm
*Guests usually have one 1-hour autograph scheduled each day.
Escape Room
Crowne Plaza
Get tickets here.
Friday 10am-9pm
Saturday 10am-9pm
Sunday 10am-3pm
VR Experience
Crowne Plaza
Friday 2pm-10pm
Saturday 12pm-10pm
Sun 12pm-5pm
Video Gaming
Crowne Plaza
Friday 2pm-12am
Saturday 10am-12am
Sunday 10am-4pm
See Video Game Tournament Signups.
Cosplay Hospital
Near Main Stage
Friday 2pm-7:30pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Creativity Room
Crowne Plaza
Friday 2pm-12am
Saturday 10am-12am
Sunday 10am-4pm
Maid Cafe Ticket Booth
Crowne Plaza
Friday 12pm-8pm
Saturday 12pm-8pm
Sunday 12pm-2pm
* Tickets sell out early
The schedule for this convention may not be finished. Check again later. The full schedule is usually finished 3-4 weeks before the event.



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About CAD 2026

CAD 2026 is a family-friendly anime convention in Rosemont, Illinois just outside of Chicago and right by the O'hare airport. This fabulous three-day event focuses on video gaming, Japanese anime, Japanese manga, and bringing authentic Japanese culture and anime to life.

Con+Alt+Delete is a wonderful convention organized by AnimeCon.org, the organization that runs seven anime events per year. Buy tickets today.

CAD 2026 is proudly brought to you by the incredible anime fans at AnimeCon.org, supporting the nerd community.

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