Ganbatte Convention 2025 – Event Times & Ticket Information

Pre-Registration Night: Friday, July 4

Kick off Ganbatte Convention a day early with our Pre-Registration Movie Night at The Roxy Theatre! Pick up your convention pass in advance to make your Saturday entry faster—and stick around for a special anime film screening at one of Canada’s last remaining atmospheric theatres.

📌 Movie tickets are sold separately from convention passes and can be purchased at The Roxy Theatre or online:
🔗 Promare (English Dubbed)

4:00 PM – Pre-registration opens at The Roxy Theatre
320 20th Street West, Saskatoon, SK, S7M 0X2

7:00 PM – Ganbatte Presents: Promare

Convention Day 1: Saturday, July 5

10:00 AM – Doors Open to the Public

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Exhibitor Hall Open

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM – Games, Panels, and Dance Rooms Open

Convention Day 2: Sunday, July 6

10:00 AM – Doors Open to the Public

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Exhibitor Hall Open

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Games and Panels Rooms Open

📍 Location: TCU Place
35 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0C8

Ticket Options – Ganbatte 2025

👶 Children 10 and under receive free admission when accompanied by a parent or guardian (18+) who holds a valid convention pass.

🎟️ General Admission Weekend Pass

Super Early Bird – $30 (until Dec 31, 2024)     Early Bird – $45 (Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2025)     Full Price – $60 (May 1 – July 4, 2025)

At the Door – $65

Includes a custom Ganbatte wristband granting access to the entire convention on Saturday and Sunday. This includes the Exhibitor Hall, Guest Hall, panels, games room, cosplay events, and more!
*Does not include VIP-exclusive panels or autograph sessions.

🌟 VIP Weekend Pass (Limited Availability)

Super Early Bird – $40 (until Dec 31, 2024)     Early Bird – $60 (Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2025)     Full Price – $80 (May 1 – July 4, 2025)

At the Door – $90

Includes all General Admission benefits, plus:

Limited Edition Ganbatte Mascot Lanyard (easy to remove for cosplay photos!)

VIP-exclusive autograph sessions with headliner guests

Front-row seating at select panels*

*VIP seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis for VIP pass holders.

🍀 Lucky Charm Weekend Pass (VERY Limited Availability)

Online Only – $150 (available until May 31, 2025)

Includes all VIP benefits, plus:

Ganbatte T-Shirt a bag filled with Ganbatte goodies!
Past items have included: limited edition prints, reusable cup, pen & notebook, and more.
🎽 Please specify your T-shirt size during checkout. Contents may vary by availability.

🎥 Ganbatte Presents: Promare – Movie Night

Join us at the historic Roxy Theatre for an epic anime film screening to launch Ganbatte 2025!

🎟️ Movie tickets are sold separately from weekend passes and are available online or at the theatre:
🔗 Buy Promare Tickets

🚨 Note:
All door sales are subject to availability.
🔓 In person door sales open at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 5, or once all pre-sale convention passes have been registered.
Due to limited lineup space at the venue, we encourage attendees to purchase tickets in advance so they don’t miss Opening Ceremonies!

🍱 Other Information

Food & Drink

Ganbatte is hosted at TCU Place, which is connected to Midtown Plaza—a great place to grab food between events.
A concession will also be available inside the Exhibitor Hall, typically open from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, though hours may vary.

Parking Information

Parking is available near TCU Place in a variety of surface lots, parkades, and metered street parking options. Many metered spots downtown are free on Sunday, though time limits may still apply. Nearby parkades, such as Midtown Plaza and the Avalon Lot, offer convenient access within walking distance. The two apps to download are called "ParkedIn" and "HangTag". For more details on parking options, maps, and rates, visit Discover Saskatoon's parking guide.

Convention Policy

By purchasing a ticket to Ganbatte Convention, you agree to follow our event policies.
Failure to comply may result in warnings or removal from the venue.
🔗 View Policy

Help Make Ganbatte Happen!

We’re always looking for amazing volunteers to join the team. If you want to get involved, apply today:
🔗 Volunteer with Ganbatte