Pittsburgh is offically on the clock!! With being a huge sports town, calling ourselves the "City of Champions", we are excited to have the NFL Draft take place here in just a few days. So, we decided to put our own twist on it. Which anime character would you draft?
📣 The Street Team is on the move! We’re visiting our friends at the Pittsburgh Sword Fighters in Creighton, PA this Saturday. 🎉 Stop by our table to learn more about Tekko and subscribe to our email newsletter for a chance to win a pair of General badges. See you there! 🌟
Tekko is pleased to welcome performance judge Clover Aura from the Motor City to the Steel City! Along with competing in and judging numerous competitions stateside, she has had the honor of representing the United States at Cosplay World Masters 2025.
Welcome back to Candiiland! 💖 Several stunning backdrops built by the fantastic Abii Candii are free for all attendees to use for photos. Come by and get some cute pics to commemorate your Tekko weekend!
Starting our Tekko 2026 fashion lineup: Dyke Mint!
DYKEMINT is a sustainable, slow-fashion, size-inclusive streetwear brand inspired by anime, absurdity & maximalism. Run by Fi Black & Lita Bacus, they turn thrifted materials into unique, handmade pieces celebrating fandom.
Welcome to Stage Uzume, Ichigo Ro!
Ichigo Ro! Is an original kaigai idol group based in Ohio! They specialize in innovative, lively, and high-energy performances! They are innovative by making their own costumes, original songs and choreography! Are you ready to become an Ichigo bro?
Never fear, 'cause Cosplan Templates are here! Show off your cool cosplays with the official Tekko 2026 Cosplans Template! What [insert Pittsburgh version of a character] are you going as? Let us know by tagging us on social media! We can't wait to see what you create! 🤖
🎲 GAME MASTERS WANTED 🎲
Tekkaiju wants YOU to GM at Tekko 2026! 🐉
Run D&D, Pathfinder, Daggerheart, Avatar Legends, or your favorite system for an awesome community of players.
🌸 First-time GMs welcome!
👉 Apply now: tekko.us/staff
Happy 412 day Pittsburgh!! We can't wait for yinz to come in July to party with us dahntahn. In addition to celebrating this special yinzer day, we wanted to share some fun facts about our city as well. Might even start sharing some Pittsburghese with all of you along the way.
📣 The Street Team is on the move! We’re visiting our Community Partner, Gamemasters PGH, today until 8:00 pm. 🎉 Stop by our table to learn more about Tekko and subscribe to our email newsletter for a Tekko badge ribbon and a chance to win a pair of General badges. See you there! 🌟
As the sun rises over the Steel City… something is stirring… it’s TEKKO STAFF APPS! 🤖
Applications for 2026 are now OPEN! Volunteer as much or as little as you want and earn some sweet perks 🍦
Apply now: www.eventeny.com/events/volun...
We can’t wait to see yinz apps!
Forging memories into yinz hearts, it's Marmalade! She's an award-winning costume designer, cosplayer, & performing Idol. She creates costumes for Idols, content creators, cosplayers, & influencers, including bespoke costumes for prominent touring idols like BabyBeard & Berry!
Stage Uzume apps close TOMORROW at midnight! If you want to perform in Steel Triangle, Dance Comp, Kpop Cover Fest, Idols After Dark, or our Community Performer blocks, don't delay!
Find all of our applications here: www.eventeny.com/events/tekko...
JUST ANNOUNCED 🎶✨ Arcane comes to life!
Join Andrew Kierszenbaum + the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on July 9 at 7:30 PM for an unforgettable night of music from the Emmy-winning hit.
Presale 4/8 (code: VI26) | Public 4/9
🎟️ pittsburghsymphony.org/arcane
Got extra craft supplies you don’t need? 🧷 Join Tekko & Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse on May 3, 2026 at Crafton Community Center for a pre-con flea market! Donate up to 1 tote of gently used materials + shop unique finds for cosplay & crafts. Register now! Questions?: donations@pccr.org
Maine Camp is joining us at Stage Uzume for Tekko 2026! 💃 Pittsburgh-born dancer, & 2x Dance Competition winner! Maine is an aspiring choreographer with a passion for movement - don’t miss the chance to see him at the Judges Table at Tekko 2026 Dance Competition! ✨
Chibi Tekko welcomes children under 12 and their families for fun crafts, games, activities, and much more. Over 12? Visit during our daily evening \"E-For Everyone\" times, where all ages are welcome to color, make, and play!
HEADS UP! All Stage Uzume applications close in one week! Get your applications in for Steel Triangle, Kpop Cover Fest, Dance Comp, Idols After Dark, and Community Performer blocks!
Apps are at the bottom of our Eventeny page: www.eventeny.com/events/tekko....
Cosplay Photo Meet-Up requests are now open for Tekko 2026!
Additional information as well as a link to the Eventeny application can be found on the website: tekko.us/photography.
Email photomeetups@teamtekko.us with questions!
April fools! No, but seriously yinz, the parkway will be closed during Tekko this year, so plan accordingly! 💙 🤖
We regret to inform yinz that Parkway East has cancelled its appearance for Tekko 2026, due to closure and road-clogging construction work. We wish Parkway East all the best, and hope it reopens soon. 🛣️ 💙
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🎲Board game library is only $5 for open play all day
🧁Local treats are available for purchase at the Dragon’s Roast Cafe located inside the game room
🎫Attendees can enter to win passes to Tekko and other fun prizes throughout the night!
gamemasterspgh.com
🚢 Missed the boat to Tekko’s Tropical voyage? You can still add some fun plans right here in Pittsburgh!
Join the Tekko team at Game Masters PGH:
398 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA
Tekko will be there from 3pm-8pm April 11th for Table Top games and Trading Cards.
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Table wait-list is available:
www.eventeny.com/events/appli...
To Register as a shopper go to:
www.eventeny.com/events/tekko...
There is no purchase necessary to come and browse! The markets will be open to the public. Want more Tekko flea markets and similar events in the future? Let us know by pre-registering as a shopper on Eventeny! (2/3)
🌸Spring Flea Market tables are SOLD OUT🌸
You can still join us on May 3rd, 2026 for the first pre-con flea market at the Crafton Community Center in Crafton, PA. Make some room to get ready for all of your Tekko vendor hall purchases or come and browse the wares. (1/3)
Are you ready for more!? Tekko welcomes @sonofrudd.com ! His wide range of voice actor roles includes Panda & Mahoraga in “Jujutsu Kaisen”, Admiral Ryokugyu in “One Piece”, Rak Wraithraiser in “Tower Of God”, Belial in “Granblue Fantasy”, Shoei Barou in “Blue Lock”.
📣 We have arrived! We’re visiting our friends at Scottycon at CMU today. 🎉 Stop by our table to learn more about Tekko and subscribe to our email newsletter for a Tekko badge ribbon and a chance to win a pair of General badges. See you there! 🌟
📣 The Street Team is on the move! We’re visiting our friends at Scottycon at CMU in Pittsburgh, PA this Saturday. 🎉 Stop by our table to learn more about Tekko and subscribe to our email newsletter for a Tekko badge ribbon and a chance to win a pair of General badges. See you there! 🌟
Join PittJCS at Harold's Haunt on Sunday March 29th at 5PM for Anime Club, our monthly anime watch party. March's theme will be romance! We'll be including a classic favorite, a bl, and a gl. What are your favorite romance anime? Let us know in the comments.