PAC-MAN and blink-182 Debut Collaboration At San Diego Comic-Con 2026
PAC-MAN AND BLINK-182 DEBUT COLLABORATION
AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2026
After Teasing a Connection at Coachella 2023, the Video Game Icon and Legendary Punk Band Unveil an Experiential Booth, Exclusive Merch and Other Collabs at SDCC
IRVINE, Calif. – July 16, 2026 – blink-182 and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today revealed a broad ranging collaboration bringing together the influential punk rock band with PAC-MAN™. To coincide with the 25th anniversary celebration of their landmark 2001 album Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, blink-182 teamed up with Bandai Namco Entertainment on a full collection of exclusive collectible merchandise only available at Comic-Con. The collection includes a limited-edition, numbered blink-182 x PAC-MAN Comic-Con vinyl produced by Blood Records, as well as a blink-182 version of the now memorable PAC-MAN x 7-Eleven T-shirt worn by Mark Hoppus at Coachella 2023. A moment that unexpectedly captured the mix of blink-182 humor, arcade nostalgia and convenience-store culture will now be shared with fans during San Diego Comic-Con. The collab items will be available at the blink-182 x PAC-MAN booth #1415 located at the San Diego Convention Center. San Diego Comic-Con 2026 runs from Thursday, July 23, through Sunday, July 26.
Comic-Con attendees can take a trip down nostalgia lane at the blink-182 x PAC-MAN booth, with an arcade-themed space that also celebrates the cultural resurgence of the band as they commemorate the 25th anniversary of their defining album. The visually rich booth includes the stylized animated depiction of the band along with co-branded arcade cabinets and a claw machine with PAC-MAN plush and other blink-182 items as prizes. The first set of blink-182 x PAC-MAN branded merchandize will be available for sale, including the exclusive SDCC vinyl featuring the top 10 modern rock hits “The Rock Show” and “First Date.” Visitors will also be able to take pictures with PAC-MAN and Bunny, who will be making appearances at the booth during show hours.
blink-182 and Bandai Namco Entertainment will reveal more details highlighting this collaboration between two pop-culture icons, including more limited-edition blink-182 x PAC-MAN gear and merchandise.
Originally released as a coin-operated arcade cabinet, PAC-MAN is one of the most influential and longest-running video game franchises in history. In the game, players control PAC-MAN who has to chomp PAC-Dots while being chased by colorful Ghosts in mazes that get increasingly more difficult with each level. Since the official introduction of its innovative gameplay and game design, PAC-MAN sparked a worldwide phenomenon that attracted multiple generations of players across genders. Its popularity led to several game sequels, a full merchandising program and hit music single as well as two animated television series. With record breaking achievements, PAC-MAN has been recognized by the Guinness World Records with awards such as “Most Successful Coin-Operated Game.” The franchise continues to release new console and mobile games and in 2025, PAC-MAN™ commemorates its 45th Anniversary with a variety of partnerships, activations and launches.
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About blink-182
Emerging from Southern California, blink-182 has persisted throughout eras and generations as one of the most influential bands of this century. To date, the trio – Mark Hoppus (bass, vocals), Tom DeLonge (guitar, vocals), and Travis Barker (drums) – has sold over 50 million albums worldwide, earned a GRAMMY® Award nomination, tallied over 16 billion streams and topped charts globally. Their catalog spans the Platinum Dude Ranch (1997), 5x Platinum Enema of the State (1999), 2x Platinum Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001) and 2x Platinum blink-182 (2003). They impressively occupied two top 10 spots on Rolling Stone’s “50 Greatest Pop Punk Albums of All Time.” In 2023, ONE MORE TIME… capped off a monumental comeback season by logging their third No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 and igniting a massive global stadium tour.
About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com.
