How to Watch BlizzCon 2026 and What to Expect

BlizzCon 2026 will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center on September 12–13, with both in-person and online attendance options. The event will feature a range of announcements across major franchises, including World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Overwatch, and Diablo. Fans unable to attend can watch the convention’s main events, including the Opening Ceremony, via Blizzard’s official YouTube or Twitch channels.

The Opening Ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. PDT / 1:30 p.m. EDT on the main stage and will run for 75 minutes. This session is expected to include the most significant announcements of the weekend. Subsequent events will take place across multiple stages, with key updates likely focused on World of Warcraft: Midnight and its ongoing Worldsoul Saga, which includes The War Within and Midnight expansions.

Blizzard has indicated that one or two new Overwatch heroes will be revealed during the event, as part of a promise to release 10 new heroes this year. Updates for Diablo 4 are also expected, though major announcements are less likely given the recent expansion release. The convention will provide a platform for Blizzard to share progress on these titles and address fan expectations.

Rumors of a new StarCraft entry have gained traction ahead of BlizzCon, with reports suggesting a potential deal with Korean publisher Nexon. Blizzard has teased the announcement by embedding hidden messages on the game’s official website, hinting at either a new mainline RTS or a previously rumored shooter. The event will clarify the future direction of the StarCraft franchise.