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One of the many joys of hitting up a convention is discovering your people — fans who share the same loves (and hates!) as you, and who utterly understand your obsessions in a way few others ever have, because they feel exactly the same way. C2E2 2025 is the perfect place to do this, thanks to three days’ worth of meet-ups planned for fans of everything from Hazbin Hotel through Call of Duty, with Doctor Who, X-Men, Squid Game and… well, just plain vampires in between.

No matter what you’re into, chances are, there will be a C2E2 meet-up for your tastes between April 11 and 13 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. Don’t believe me? Check out the full list of meet-ups below and see for yourself. (Descriptions provided by the organizers of the meet-up, which I want to make clear before you get to the Shrek one. You’ll understand when you see it.)

Your Cosmic Joy Awaits - Doctor Who meetup

• Fri, Apr 11, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
• N135 Meetups
• No need to wait and go the long way around time — let's meet now! The Doctor and his companion need to come together any chance they get, so let's go where it's bigger on the inside, share our stories about adventures with the Doctor, take pictures and most important, honey: Stay for the fun!

Genshin Impact Fan Meetup: Teyvat Roll Call!

• Fri, Apr 11, 2025 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• Want to meet fellow Genshin Impact fans? Then join us at the Genshin Impact Fan Meetup! Cosplayers artists general attendees and photographers are all welcome!

Romantasy Readers Meetup

• Fri, Apr 11, 2025 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
• N135 Meetups
• "There you are. I've been looking for..." All the romantasy readers! Calling fans of Maas, Armentrout, Yarros, Black, Roberts, Garber, Ross, Hazelwood, Broadbent to join us for photo ops, bookish discussions, exchanges and more. Cosplays welcomed and encouraged!

One Piece Meetup

• Fri, Apr 11, 2025 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• Calling all nakama! Would you like a chance to meet up with your fellow fans? Want to get some pictures of all the amazing One PIece Cosplay? Come set sail with us at the annual One Piece meetup! Cosplayers, artists, photographers, and fans, all are welcome!

FromSoftware Games Meetup

• Fri, Apr 11, 2025 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
• N135 Meetups
• Meetup for fans of Elden Ring, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro, and Demon Souls! Admire cosplays, make friends, exchange socials, and don't you dare go hollow.

Dangerous to go Alone; a Zelda fan meetup

• Fri, Apr 11, 2025 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• Zelda and Link are summoning you and your friends for help as Ganon has gotten a hold of Majora's Mask and chaos is breaking loose. The only way to save the Zelda worlds is to converge at C2E2 as one giant group of fans, cosplayers, and enthusiasts! If we can hold the record for the most Zelda cosplayers at a convention we might just defeat that evil pig wizard. Let's have fun while we are at it with tales of our legends, trivia, cosplay, & prizes. The Triforce is strongest with us together!

Band/Music Cosplayers

• Fri, Apr 11, 2025 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
• N135 Meetups
• If you cosplay from any bands or music groups join us for trauma bonding and great tunes!

Call of Duty: Black Ops (&Zombies)

• Fri, Apr 11, 2025 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• 2025 is here and to celebrate the "future" setting of Black Ops 2 the release of Black Ops 6 and the 10th anniversary of Black Ops 3 join the meetup for the Black Ops (and Zombies) series. Bring your coolest cosplays from the series spin that mystery box and let's figure out "what the numbers mean" at the meetup.

Love and Deepspace Meet Up

• Fri, Apr 11, 2025 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
• N135 Meetups
• Join our meetup to discuss all things love and deep space! This is a safe space- welcoming new and old fans to show off their cosplays chat about their favorite love interests and connect with others who share a passion for the game.

Marvel Rivals Meetup

• Fri, Apr 11, 2025 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• Calling all Marvel Heroes and Villains! One down to the Marvel Rivals cosplay and appreciation meetup!

Resident Evil Meetup

• Fri, Apr 11, 2025 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
• N135 Meetups
• A horror/Action pack game with zombies an infection virus and survival theme setting. Whether you start off in Raccoon City or village you have to survive to tell the tale of the horrors you've seen.

Helluva Hazbin meet up

• Fri, Apr 11, 2025 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• Confused on what to do? Here are a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what your parents told you that is ok here. Meet some new people, share your interests. Show off your costumes with pictures. Cosplay is encouraged but not required. Post about your experience! Have some cool shots? Met new comrades? Let us know about it with #C2E2 #C2E2Meetups.

Surprise Chi Town!: A Horror Meet

• Fri, Apr 11, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
• N135 Meetups
• Wannabe slashers and otherworldly horrors come one come all! Come gather with your fellow fictional frights for a meetup unlike any other! No matter the franchise if you're itching for a bloody good time then stop by and mingle with the monsters. Photos will be taken discussions will be had and blood will be shed.

FGC Cosplay Meetup

• Sat, Apr 12, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• A meetup where all cosplayers and fans from multiple fighting game series (ex: Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Guilty, Gear, Tekken) congregate with potential fantasy crossover (aka cosplay shoots) of popular characters from those series (ex: Ryu from Street Fighter vs Kazuya Mishima from Tekken). It's something I'd like to see as a fan of the fighting game genre since first inserting a quarter at the local 7-11 to play Street Fighter II.

Bite Club Meetup

• Sat, Apr 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
• N135 Meetups
• Join us at C2E2 for the ultimate gathering of juiceboxes! At Astarion's Bite Club you'll find an inclusive group of kindred spirits ready to revel in all things Astarion. Just don't forget: no stakes allowed!

Goddess of Victory: Nikke Fan Meetup! Calling All Commanders!

• Sat, Apr 12, 2025 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• Calling all commanders! It's time for the Nikke: Goddess of Victory fan meetup! If you are a fan of Nikke come join us! Cosplayers artists photographers and other general attendees are all welcome!

C2E2 Gathering of the Furs- Furry Meetup

• Sat, Apr 12, 2025 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
• N135 Meetups
• Welcome to the fur-tastic Furry Meetup at C2E2! Whether you're rocking a full fursuit, partial, or just want to hang out with fellow furry fans, this is the perfect place to connect, take photos, and celebrate our shared love for anthro characters. Come make new friends, show off your fursona, and enjoy the furry community vibes. See you there, fuzzballs! 🐾💙✨

405th Halo Costuming and Prop Community

• Sat, Apr 12, 2025 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• The 405th Infantry Division is the worlds' premiere Halo based costuming organization. Our members enjoy expressing and sharing their interest in costuming with others in the fan community by creating and wearing costumes and props that represent characters from the Halo universe which includes but is not limited to Halo-based video games  Comics, books, TV, and more! Come join humanity's heroes at C2E2 and experience the legendary Spartans up close and personal  and walk away with photos to relive the memories any day!

C2E2 Squid Games Meetup

• Sat, Apr 12, 2025 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
• Showfloor Interactive
• You are invited to the C2E2 Squid Games 2025. You will have the choice of spectating or participating in a roulette of games that were played in the series such as "Red Light Green LightRock Paper Scissors" "ddakji" and more. Let's see if you are able to win the Squid Games. Group pictures will be taken before or after the games have ended.

Timothee Chalamet Look Alike

• Sat, Apr 12, 2025 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
• N135 Meetups
• Were you somehow also unfortunate enough to miss the look-alike contest by a week?  Do you just want to do something because it was funny once?   This is the redemption meetup come in full cosplay or not but bring your best Chalamet nonetheless.  (Timothee Chalamet appearance not guaranteed - I'm sorry)

Uranium Fever: Fallout Series Meetup

• Sat, Apr 12, 2025 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• Calling all vault dwellers wasteland wanderers NCR rangers and Brotherhood of Steel knights! Whether you've survived the irradiated ruins of the Commonwealth or braved the treacherous landscapes of the Mojave this is the perfect opportunity to unite with fellow fans of the iconic Fallout games and TV series. No matter if you're a veteran wastelander or new to the series this Fallout Meet-Up welcomes all.

Romance Book Swap

• Sat, Apr 12, 2025 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
• N135 Meetups
• Love romance books? Swing by the C2E2 Romance Book Swap Meetup! Bring a few of your favorite reads to trade chat with other romance fans and discover new books to obsess over. Whether you're into contemporary historical fantasy or spicy reads this is the perfect spot to geek out and share recommendations. Come hang out and find your next favorite read!

To Me My X-Men! Cosplay Meetup

• Sat, Apr 12, 2025 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• “To Me, My X-Men” Calling all mutants! Join us for an unforgettable X-Men cosplay meetup, where fans and cosplayers unite to celebrate the legendary world of the X-Men! Whether you’re a classic fan of the original team, a fierce defender of Krakoa, or rocking the latest X-Men look, this meetup is your time to shine. 📅 Date: Saturday 📍 Location: Grand Concourse Meetups ⏰ Time: 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Dress up as your favorite X-Men characters and connect with fellow fans for an epic photoshoot, video sessions, and fun! Bring your best Wolverine claws, Cyclops visors, Storm’s regal looks, or any mutant costume you’ve crafted. This is an inclusive event open to all cosplayers, photographers, and videographers who want to showcase their passion for the X-Men universe. Group shots, solo moments, and creative themed photoshoots will take place, so come ready to pose and show your mutant pride! Whether you’re new to cosplay or a veteran mutant, we want YOU to join us for this special event. To me, my X-Men—let’s make history together! #XMenCosplayMeetup #ToMeMyXMen #MutantAndProud #XMenFamily

Tamagotchi Meets! (Tamagotchi Digimon and other digital pets meet up)

• Sat, Apr 12, 2025 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
• N135 Meetups
• Is your Tamagotchi longing for a romantic date? Is your Digimon itching for a real battle? Do you love digi pets but have a hard time finding a community in real life? Bring your digi babies and come hang out! Let's link our devices and become friends. Everyone is welcome to share their Tamagotchi stories, and show off their cool collections!

League of Legends/Arcane Cosplay Meetup

• Sat, Apr 12, 2025 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• League of Legends has become one of the most popular online games since its release in 2009. With the recent second season of Arcane on Netflix, bringing more love and members into the community. As well as the addition of k-pop groups such as K/DA and Heartsteel. This meetup is for any all people excited over anything League of Legends related, whether in cosplay or not, we can chat and take lots of photos of the talented cosplays people work on!

Call of Duty-Tactical Meet Up

• Sat, Apr 12, 2025 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
• N135 Meetups
• Bring your kits and masks for this CoD and Tactical meet up! Whether Canon or original characters everyone is welcome to attend to take pictures socialize etc. Everyone is expected to follow the rule: Cosplay Is Not Consent and to respect boundaries. Initially meeting up will start Saturday at N135 at 5:15 pm. From there as a group a designated area can be chosen for pictures. Any questions or concerns reach out via Instagram @ 9Livescosplay. Please be sure that all props follow the guidelines of C2E2 con rules and McCormick Place regulations.

Critical Role Group Cosplay Photo Meetup 

• Sat, Apr 12, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• Gather for our annual epic Critical Role cosplay group photoshoot! All Critical Role costumes welcome. Assemble your adventuring party, participate in the famous Critter Hug, and trade trinkets with the CR community while we take a variety of professional group photos featuring the awesome work of our fellow cosplayers! Hosted by Kayla/asheneyed and captured by Jason of Chicagoconpics. Carry the adventure online to our C2E2 Critters Facebook and Discord groups!

Cosplay After Party

• Sat, Apr 12, 2025 9:45 PM - 11:30 PM
• Main Stage
• A giant dance party after the Cosplay Central Crown?! HECK YEAH!! Join us for an epic finale to an unforgettable Saturday at C2E2!

Marvel Rivals/ Marvel Meetup

• Sun, Apr 13, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• Come share your love and cosplay for one of the newest pvp games  Marvel Rivals!!! Show off your favorite skin or character "variant" from the Marvel Comics universe (we aren't picky ;))

Monster High-School reunion

• Sun, Apr 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
• N135 Meetups
• A meetup for Monster High fans! Welcoming fans of all ages and of any generation. Calling all ghouls and mansters to discuss favorite movies books games or episodes. Show off your cosplay and get some fangtastic pictures together!

Blue Archive Meetup! Attention all students of Kivotos

• Sun, Apr 13, 2025 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• Calling all Blue Archive Fans! Want to meet up with your fellow Blue Archive fans? Then join us for the Blue Archive Fan Meetup! All cosplayers artists photographers and general attendees are welcome!

Dimension 20 Cosplay Meetup

• Sun, Apr 13, 2025 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
• N135 Meetups
• Hi Intrepid Heroes! From Bastion City to Baustin come one, come all to meet and hangout with your fellow D20 and Dropout fans. Take photos, win prizes and show off your cosplays with Rae (@planetzinc) and cohosts D20 cosplay (@D20_cosplay) See You In The Stars.

Shrek Meetup

• Sun, Apr 13, 2025 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• SHREK SHREK SHREK SHREK

KAIJU ARE ATTACKING!!

• Sun, Apr 13, 2025 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
• N135 Meetups
• Welcoming ALL fans of kaiju!! From Kaiju No. 8 to Ultraman and Pacific Rim! We cant forget about the Monsterverse as well! Come show off your cosplays and knowledge!! Meet people who also love the giant beasts. All are welcome!!

DC Universe at the Hall of Justice: A C2E2 Cosplay Meetup hosted by Shady Haze

• Sun, Apr 13, 2025 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• Calling all heroes, villains, and everything in between! Join us for the DC Universe Cosplay meetup at C2E2, where cosplayers from Gotham, Metropolis, Themyscira, and beyond unite for an epic gathering. Whether you’re a seasoned cosplayer or rocking your first DC-inspired look, this is your chance to strike a pose, connect with fellow fans, and celebrate the legacy of DC Comics. Expect dynamic group photos, character match-ups, and a chance to showcase your best superhero (or supervillain) stance. Don’t miss out on justice (and fun) awaits! I’ll be there as your Host as Robin or Superboy.

Sarah J Maas Universe Meetup (ACOTAR/Throne)

• Sun, Apr 13, 2025 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
• N135 Meetups
• Calling all Starborn Fae Demi-Fae Illyrians Shadowsingers and friends! Can't wait to see all the ACOTAR Throne Of Glass and Crescent City cosplays!

Critical Role Group Cosplay Photo Meetup 

• Sun, Apr 13, 2025 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
• Grand Concourse Meetups
• Gather for our annual epic Critical Role cosplay group photoshoot! All Critical Role costumes welcome. Assemble your adventuring party, participate in the famous Critter Hug, and trade trinkets with the CR community while we take a variety of professional group photos featuring the awesome work of our fellow cosplayers! Hosted by Kayla/asheneyed and captured by Jason of Chicagoconpics. Carry the adventure online to our C2E2 Critters Facebook and Discord groups!

Titans vs Scouts: An Attack on Titan Meetup

• Sun, Apr 13, 2025 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
• N135 Meetups
• Attention all titans and scout regiment! Are you ready for an epic  fierce battle? Bring out those AoT cosplays and bust out these titans!

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