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What is Ultimate Cosplay Battle? 


Ultimate Cosplay Battle(UCB) is the world’s best professional cosplay contest 

showing the cosplayer’s culture and passion.

All participating cosplayers will showcase their self-made costumes at the competition, 

where the online audience's votes will be factored into the judging process. 

It's a festival where everyone communicates and enjoys together!

Unleash your passion for cosplay and embark on the challenge towards your dreams right now.



You’re the NEXT WINNER!

 









CRAFTSMANSHIP - Competition Process


Round 1 
Preliminary judging will be conducted based on document review (application form / photos / videos).
Round 2
Finalists will be selected through preliminary judging by a panel of expert judges.
Round 3
The final winner of UCB will be selected on the main stage of 
Seoul POPCON 2026 by CCXP.


  - Details regarding the schedule and procedures for the pre-rehearsal and finals will be provided later.

  - Each finalist will have a 2-3 minute on-stage performance for live judging.



2025 UCB Categories
2025 UCB Categories

PERFORMANCE - Competition Process 


Round 1 
Preliminary judging will be conducted based on document review (application form / photos / videos).
Round 2
(If 6 or fewer teams pass) Evaluated only by professional judges. 
(If more than 6 teams pass) Evaluated by combining Seoul Popcon official SNS response (likes) and professional judges' scores. 
Round 3
Final Winner Selection for the "UCB Performance Award" on 
the 2026 Seoul POPCON by CCXP Main Stage


  - Team Participation: You can participate in the performance as a team. 

  - Details regarding the schedule and procedures for the pre-rehearsal and finals will be provided later.

  - Each finalist will have a 3 minute on-stage performance for live judging and onsite audience voting.







Schdule


Registration ~ 12th July, 2026
Preliminary Screening 13th July ~ 21th July, 2026
Announcement of Preliminary Winners 22th July, 2026
Rehearsal 15th August, 2026
 * All finalists must participate in the pre-competition rehearsal
Final Round16th August, 2026


※ The schedule is subject to change based on the organizer's circumstances.






What is 
Ultimate Cosplay Battle? 


Ultimate Cosplay Battle(UCB) is the world’s best professional cosplay contest 

showing the cosplayer’s culture and passion.

All participating cosplayers will showcase their self-made costumes at the competition, 

where the online audience's votes will be factored into the judging process. 

It's a festival where everyone communicates and enjoys together!

Unleash your passion for cosplay and embark on the challenge towards your dreams right now.


You’re the NEXT WINNER!




Competition Process 


Round 1
Preliminary judging will be conducted based on document review (application form / photos / videos).
Round 2
Finalists will be selected through preliminary judging by a panel of expert judges.
Round 3
The final winner of UCB will be selected on the main stage of
Seoul POPCON 2026 by CCXP.


  - Details regarding the schedule and procedures for the pre-rehearsal and finals will be provided later.

  - Each finalist will have a 2-3 minute on-stage performance for live judging.






Schedule


Registration
~ 12th July, 2026
Preliminary Screening
13th July ~ 21th July,
2026
Announcement of
Preliminary Winners		22th July, 2026
Rehearsal
 15th August, 2026
Final Round
16th August, 2026

* All finalists must participate in the pre-competition rehearsal 


※ The schedule is subject to change based on the organizer's circumstances. 


2025 UCB Winner

Participation  

UCB News
Participation Guide - Performance
Participation Guide - CRAFTSMANSHIP
Participation Guide
Rules & Regulations of UCB
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Seoul POPCON 2026
Aug. 14-16 | Coex, Seoul

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