SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Comic-Con 2026 will have no shortage of things to do off-site for those without a badge.
Many pop-ups and activations have already been announced, from themed drinks and food to unreleased game demos, photo ops and merch giveaways.
While the seemingly endless activations continue to pop up across downtown San Diego, we have compiled lists so you don’t miss out on the giveaways.
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2026 Comic-Con pop-ups and activations, no badge needed
Super Troopers 3 pop-up
“The snozberries taste like snozberries!”
Super Troopers 3 comes out in theaters Aug. 7, 2026, eight years after we got Super Troopers 2. In anticipation of the new movie, a Super Troopers 3 pop-up is taking over Hasta Mañana Cantina in downtown San Diego.
The free immersive pop-up experience comes with free pancakes, exclusive merchandise, interactive experiences and photo ops.
There will also be a Bogey Bros putting green and more from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday at Hasta Mañana Cantina, located at 310 Fifth Ave. in San Diego.
Star Trek: Boldly Built activation at Marriott
Magic: The Gathering, “Star Trek” and LEGO fans can enjoy the interactive, free sci-fi Comic-Con experience at Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.
Close to the San Diego Convention Center, the “Star Trek” fan experience, in collaboration with LEGO and Magic: The Gathering, will have themed photo ops and an early look at the upcoming set.
Don’t leave without grabbing your promo card for this event, featuring Kirk, Enterprising Captain.
The experience runs July 23-26 at the Marriott Marquis, located at 333 W Harbor Dr. in San Diego, according to Paramount+.
Also, don’t miss Star Trek at the Paramount+ Lodge.
Splatoon Raiders x BRISK
Brisk Iced Tea and Nintendo are teaming up to bring the world of Splatoon Raiders to life with a fan activation July 24 and 25.
Nintendo is celebrating launch weekend for Splatoon Raiders at San Diego Comic-Con.
Not only will fans with a badge be among the first in the country to play the game that will be released on the first day of Comic-Con, July 23, on Nintendo Switch 2, but fans without a badge can still take part in the fun with an off-site activation.
Fans will be able to take on a Splatoon Raiders-inspired Ink ‘n’ Aim Challenge, play hands-on demos on the Nintendo Switch 2, cool down at the Brisk Iced Tea bar and snag exclusive co-branded merch like tote bags, shirts, koozies and more.
Also, starting July 23, fans who purchase any two Brisk Iced Teas will get a $5 Nintendo eShop card and be entered for a chance to win prizes like a Nintendo Switch 2.
Dungeon Crawler Carl Princess
Audible is bringing a wrapped Dungeon Crawler Carl Princess Donut Food Truck to 502 7th Ave., Friday from noon to 6 p.m.
The pop-up will be giving out donut holes inspired by the dungeon, along with exclusive merchandise and Audible-branded giveaways.
Plus, Audible will be taking over Swing Social in downtown San Diego for an immersive fan experience of Audible’s biggest LitRPG worlds –”Dungeon Crawler Carl” and “Bobiverse.” Audible’s “Level Up Lounge” will be open on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Stay with FOX 5/KUSI for more off-site studio activation announcements, booth giveaways and themed pop-ups and cafes that will start showing up across downtown San Diego.
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