Dream Con 2026 Press Application

Thank you for your interest in being press for Dream Con 2026!

Important: Only one application per outlet. Please do not submit multiple applications under different contact names. The person submitting the form will be considered the primary contact and will receive all communication moving forward. Other members must correspond with the original primary contact for updates.

All applicants will undergo a careful screening process, which may require additional information from the respective outlet. Please note that submitting an application does NOT guarantee approval. Acceptance in prior years does NOT guarantee acceptance this year.

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Dream Con reserves the right to approve or reject any applications without reason at any time. All decisions are final. Approval and rejection status of application will be sent to the provided email address at least 1- 2 months after applications have closed.

QUALIFIED PRESS APPLICANTS MUST: 

• Be age 18 years old or older
• Have valid identification such as State ID/Driver's License, Passport, or Visa
• Provide relevant media or press related work

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESS: 

• Media outlet/organization must have been established for at least two (2) years
• Active on at least one (1) social media platform
• 3,000 fans, likes, or followers for the applicant’s social media platform or 10,000 unique monthly hits
• Content directly promoting Dream Con within 60 days of the convention
• If approved for a Dream Con press badge, you must submit coverage of Dream Con within 60 days post-event

BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS

BENEFITS

• Three (3) days of entry to the event-at-large via single day admission distributed each day contingent upon satisfactory performance reviews facilitated by Dream Con leadership.
• Priority line access into main building entrances each day *Note this benefit does NOT apply to programming areas such as the mainstage, gaming hall, etc.‍
• Access to press workspace and private press rooms for official interviews with Talent that have been pre-approved by the Press Department
• Exclusive access to Official Press Conferences 

LIMITATIONS

• No more than four (4) approved press badges per outlet (some exceptions may apply)
• Press badges do NOT provide free accommodations, travel, parking or food
• Limited priority entry to main events and panels
• Press badges do NOT provide priority treatment for autograph sessions
• Press badges must be picked up on-site by each member of your team

Any inclusions added to this badge’s access will be communicated by the official Dream Con Press Team.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: 

• Applying for a press badge does NOT guarantee a press badge. To ensure entry to Dream Con, it is recommended that you purchase an attendee badge. Rejected applicants will not receive an extra opportunity to purchase badges after all public releases have been completed.
• Press badges are limited and require verification and approval by Dream Con’s Press Department. If you have already purchased an attendee badge and your application has been approved for press badge(s), Dream Con will issue a refund 14-days after the event.
• Media outlets that were approved in a prior year are NOT guaranteed approval for the current year.
• You must complete the full application by the deadline. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be reviewed.
• Due to the high volume of submissions, we appreciate your patience as we personally consider and review each application. After submitting your application, be on the lookout for an email from the team for a status update.
• Pro tip: Include press@dreamconvention.com to your Address Book so that we’re prioritized in your inbox instead of hidden in your Spam folder.

**Photographers’ applications will be reviewed on a case by case selection with specific event(s) assignment coverage

**Content focused on reactions, gameplay, or comedic skits will not be considered for a press badge. We encourage those to apply for Industry Badges, thank you!

NOTE: Due to volume of submissions, only selected applications receive correspondence as they move through the process. We appreciate your understanding.