Information
Tickets
Children 10 & under receive free admission with the purchase of a convention pass.
Children 10 & under MUST be accompanied by an adult (18+) at all times during the convention.
General Weekend Pass
Early Bird Price Available until May 30.- Includes admission to the convention for both Saturday & Sunday.
- Custom Ganbatte branded wristband
- Access Exhibitor Hall, Guest Hall, panels, cosplay events & more!
- Not eligible for VIP Only Autograph times.
- Maid Café tickets are purchased seperately.
- Early Bird Price - $30 until May 30
- Online Price - $45 May 31 - August 22
- Door Price - $60
VIP Weekend Pass
Early Bird Price Available until May 30.- Includes admission to the convention for both Saturday & Sunday.
- Custom Ganbatte branded lanyard.
- Access Exhibitor Hall, Guest Hall, panels, cosplay events & more!
- VIP Only Autograph times with headliner guests.
- Reserved front row VIP seating at panels
- Maid Café tickets are purchased seperately.
- Early Bird Price - $40 until May 30
- Online Price - $55 May 31 - August 22
- Door Price - $80
Lucky Charm Weekend Pass
On Sale until June 30.- Includes admission to the convention for both Saturday & Sunday.
- Custom Ganbatte branded lanyard.
- Access Exhibitor Hall, Guest Hall, panels, cosplay events & more!
- VIP Only Autograph times with headliner guests.
- Reserved front row VIP seating at panels
- Lucky Charm Goodie Bag - Past bags have included limited edition prints, T-Shirts, Ganbatte re-usable cups, pen & notebook & more! *Items will vary depending on availability.
- Maid Café tickets are purchased seperately.
Registration
Pre-Registration
Pick up your VIP Lanyard & Convention Wristbands ahead of the morning rush!
Pre-Registration will be available at The Roxy Theatre on Friday, August 23 from 5 – 7 pm
Movie tickets for our annual Ganbatte Pre-Registration movie night will be available for purchase at The Roxy as well.
Registration
Doors open for registration at TCU Place at 10:00 am Saturday, August 24
Door Sales
Tickets will be available to purchase at the doors starting at 11:00 am
Accommodations
Ganbatte Convention 2024 Partner Hotel
Ganbatte Convention 2024
Partner Hotel
Park Town Hotel
924 Spadina Crescent East
Saskatoon, SK
Discount Code
2408GANBATTE
Standard 1 Queen Bed Room
$144 +tax
Standard 2 Queen Bed Room
$154 +tax
Rates include parking*, $8.00 off breakfast at the hotel resturaunt & shuttle to TCU Place and/or airport.
*Parking is limited
Nearby Hotels
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bessborough
4-Star Hotel
601 Spadina Crescent East
Saskatoon, SK
Delta Hotels by Marriott Saskatoon Downtown
4-Star Hotel
405 20th Street East
Saskatoon, SK
Hilton Garden Inn
3-Star Hotel
90 22nd Street East
Saskatoon, SK
Hotel Senator
3-Star Hotel
243 21st Street East
Saskatoon, SK
Alt Hotel Saskatoon
3-Star Hotel
480 2 Avenue South
Saskatoon, SK
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon Centre
2-Star Hotel
315 Idylwyld Drive North
Saskatoon, SK
Food
TCU Place hosts a Japanese inspired concession each year in the Exhibitor Hall. Check back closer to the convention dates for an online menu and hours of operation.
Coffee Conspiracy
Located on the main floor of TCU Place next to Registration.
Open 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Midtown Plaza
Midtown Commons Food Court is located next door to TCU Place and offers a selection of different food options.
Saturday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Ganbatte Volunteer Recommendations
Red Pepper
123 3rd Ave S | 11am – 9pm
Authentic Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese entrées and cusine.
Michelle reccommends the Pork Noodle Bowl Special!
Thiên Vietnam
123 3rd Ave N | 10am – 9:30pm
Authentic Vietnamese, Thai & Chinese cusine.
Kyle reccommends the #1 Special or any of the vermicelli noodle bowls!
No. 1 Noodle House
255 3rd Ave S | 11am – 9pm
Asian & Chinese Food
JoJo reccommends the Knife Cut Beef Noodles!
Fuzion Sushi
#2-100 2nd Ave S | Sat 11am – 8pm & Sun Closed
Sushi, Japanese soups, poke, noodles & bubble tea.
Depressy reccommends Rainbow Special Roll!
Seasoned Fusion Tastes
230 21st St E | 11am – 12am
Vegan-friendly Asian, Chinese & Vietnamese Meals.
Michelle reccommends the Chicken Pho.
Sushi Raku
239 Idylwyld Dr S | 11:30am – 3pm & 4:30-9pm
Traditional sushi with a flare of international fusion.
Mike reccommends Chicken Kara-age Bento!
Living Sky Café
245 3rd Ave S | 9am – 3pm
Specializes in brunch & lunch, coffee & cocktails.
Stephanie reccommends the Spicy Gochujang Burger!
Puffsey Café
350 3rd Ave N | Sat 12-8:30pm & Sun 12-5pm
Specialty drinks, variety of sandwiches, soups and sweets.
Depressy reccommends Original Gyudon & Hazlenut Buns!
Thirteen Pies Pizza + Bar
165 3rd Ave S | Sat 4pm – 2am & Sun 4pm – 12am
Horror Movie themed Brooklyn-style Pizza. Veggie, Vegan & Gluten Free friendly options.
Michelle reccommends The White Walker & The Medusa (both vegetarian)
Taverna Italian Kitchen + Bar
219 21st St E | 4-11pm
Thin crust pizza, pasta, wine & cocktails.
Jenn reccommends the thin crust pizza!
Bon Temps
223 2nd Ave S | 4-10pm
Casual Cajun-Creole eatery with New Orleans-style decor.
Jenn reccommends Cajun Spice Boil (order with 8 people)!
Smokes Poutinerie
307 21st St E | Sat 11-3am & Sun 11am-9pm
Poutine pretty much any way you can think of.
Jenn reccommends Double Pulled Pork Poutine!
Parking & Location
Parking Near TCU Place
Midtown Plaza
North Lot & Parkade @ Pacific Avenue & 22nd St E
West Lot @ Idylwyld Drive S & Auditorium Ave/20th St E
South Lot (ToysRUs) @ 1st Ave & 20th St E
Impark
120 Idylwyld Dr S
Scotia Centre Parkade – 123 1st Ave S
City of Saskatoon Street Parking
FlexParking Stations (Coins, Visa, Mastercard)
QR Codes – Zone 1333 (Visa, Mastercard, Debit Card)
ParkedIn App – Zone 1333 (Visa, Mastercard, Debit)
Location
Ganbatte Convention
TCU Place
35 22nd Street East
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 0C8