Join us July 22–26 and help us reach our goal of 3,500+ donations.
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
For 50 years, San Diego Blood Bank and Comic-Con® have partnered to host one of San Diego’s most unique and enduring blood drives.
Join us July 22–26 for our 50th Robert A. Heinlein Comic-Con® Blood Drive and help continue a 50-year tradition of saving lives.
All blood donors will receive a limited-edition Marvel® Spider-Man® T-shirt*.
*While sizes and supplies last.
Donors must be 17+ years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in general good health. View FAQ’s.
Good to Know
🕸️ Open to the Public
🎟️ No Comic-Con Badge Required
🩸 Walk-Ins Welcome
📅 Appointments Encouraged
🪪 Bring Photo ID
💧 Arrive Hydrated
San Diego Blood Bank CEO Douglas Morton poses with blood donors at the 2025 Comic-Con Blood Drive.
Ready to Put Your Superpower to Work?
Whether you’re attending Comic-Con, working downtown, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, your donation can help local patients receive life-saving blood when they need it most.
Open to the public.
5 days to save lives!
No Comic-Con badge is required to donate.
Pick a Day and Time
Wed., July 22, 2026
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thurs., July 23, 2026
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fri., July 24, 2026
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sat., July 25, 2026
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sun., July 26, 2026
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
At the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
First Floor — Grand Hall A
1 Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101
Same location as last year, behind the lobby to the left.
50 Years By the Numbers
108,000+
Pints Donated
300,000+
Lives Impacted
50
Years of Partnership
3,500+
This Year’s Goal
A Tradition Built on Community
Nearly 50 years ago, science fiction writer and dedicated blood donor Robert A. Heinlein agreed to appear at Comic-Con on one condition: organizers would host a blood drive. They did—and a life-saving tradition was born.
Today, the drive welcomes Comic-Con attendees, local residents, and first-time donors alike.
“It doesn’t matter if your drive collects 30 units or 3,000—every single drop donated is precious to someone and saves lives.”
Craig Fellows, Comic-Con Blood Drive Host
