ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) continues its 20th anniversary celebrations in South Africa, extending into this week’s Comic Con Africa 2026, which opens its doors on Thursday, 24 September. The brand announced its Dare-to-ROG Campaign back in March, inviting fans to share their personal ROG stories for a chance to earn bonus ROG Elite Points before it wrapped up in April. Now, the brand gears up to take the celebrations further, asking fans to dare to play, create and compete.
ASUS asks fans to pop by its stand at CCA 2026, which will be packed with the latest innovations for all things gaming, content creation and handheld entertainment. There will be plenty for visitors to see, play and experience throughout the four-day event, from Thursday to Sunday. It’ll be showcasing some of the best on offer in tech, featuring its lineup from its laptop and handheld ranges.
| Key Details: ASUS ROG at Comic Con Africa 2026 | |
| Dates | Thursday, 24 September to Sunday, 27 September 2026 |
| Venue | Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg |
| Hours | 9am to 6pm daily |
| Tickets | From R250 per day or R750 for a four-day pass, via Howler |
| ROG stand location | Stand B608 |
| Cosplay meet-and-greets | Thursday, Saturday and Sunday |
| Custom ROG pins | Only 75 made per day at the ProArt Lounge |
| VVIP Kits | Only 20 available in South Africa |
ASUS Laptops and Handhelds to Try at Comic Con Africa 2026
Its two headliner devices are the ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition PX13 and ROG Zephyrus Duo. The ProArt PX13 is great for content creators and creative professionals, while the Zephyrus Duo is a dual-screen gaming laptop with plenty more use cases. CCA attendees can get hands-on experiences with these laptops, as well as the rest of the lineup on show, which includes:
- ROG Zephyrus (GU606)
- ROG Strix SCAR 2025 (G835)
- ROG Strix G16 (G614)
- TUF Gaming laptops
- ROG Xbox Ally X (RC73XA)
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We’ve already put several of these machines through their paces, including the ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) and the ROG Xbox Ally X, so the stand is the perfect chance to see what the fuss is about for yourself.
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What to Do at the ASUS ROG Stand at Comic Con Africa 2026
Sign the ROG 20th Anniversary Name Pillar
At the stand, visitors can literally leave their mark on the ROG 20th Anniversary Name Pillar. You can sign the giant birthday card by adding your name to the celebration. The weekend’s challenge is to see whether fans can fill the entire pillar by the end.
Create a Custom ROG Avatar Pin (Only 75 a Day)
Are you interested in a one-of-a-kind piece of ROG memorabilia? Fans can head over to the ProArt Lounge at the ASUS ROG stand to create their very own personalised ROG pin. You can choose your preferred artwork style, smile for the camera and watch your likeness be transformed into a unique ROG avatar. When finished, the design will then be printed and pressed into a 75mm metal pin as the perfect addition to your gaming collection. But you have to hurry, as only 75 pins will be produced each day.
ROG Gaming Tournaments: Mortal Kombat 1, EA SPORTS FC 27 and Forza
Do you think you have what it takes to dominate the leaderboard? Throughout the con, the stand will host a range of gaming tournaments, where players can go head-to-head with fellow competitors or take on the ROG boss. Taking part will give players a chance to claim exclusive ROG 20th Anniversary prizes. So warm up your thumbs, sharpen your skills and get practising before you step into the arena. The featured competitive titles include:
Mortal Kombat 1
EA SPORTS FC 27
Forza
Meet ROG’s Cosplayers on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
ROG is also bringing some of the best cosplay talent to its stand, portraying beloved characters from League of Legends, Vocaloid, Sailor Moon, God of War and more. Visitors to the stand will have the opportunity to meet and photograph their favourite cosplayers on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday of the event. There will also be spot prizes awarded at random to fans who post their cosplay selfies on social media from the stand. The ROG cosplay lineup includes Cashmere Tart, Catastros, Kearbear, LaniaTitania, O.M.G_Someone_Actually, Roadbl0ck96 and Zireael.
How to Win ROG 20th Anniversary Swag and VVIP Kits
Throughout all four days of Comic Con Africa 2026, fans will have opportunities to score exclusive ROG 20th Anniversary goodies. All you have to do is show up, get involved in the stand’s activities or compete in the gaming tournaments. For the ultimate ROG fans, only 20 exclusive ROG 20th Anniversary VVIP Kits are up for grabs in all of South Africa. To stand a chance of taking one home, get involved at the stand and keep an eye on ASUS Republic of Gamers (ZA) on social media for entry details.
Whether you’re there to discover the best in gaming and creative hardware, test your gaming skills, meet your favourite cosplayers, create your own ROG pin or just want to join in celebrating 20 years of ROG, make sure you visit the ASUS ROG stand from Thursday to Sunday at Comic Con Africa 2026.
