BlizzCon 2026 will open at 9:00 AM PDT on September 12 at the Anaheim Convention Center, with the official opening ceremony launching at 10:30 AM PDT.
Event Dates and Venue
BlizzCon 2026 spans two days: September 12 and 13, 2026, both held at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.
Opening Ceremony Times by Region
| Region | Time |
|---|---|
| US Pacific | Sep 12, 10:30 AM PDT |
| US Mountain | Sep 12, 11:30 AM MT |
| US Central | Sep 12, 12:30 PM CT |
| US Eastern | Sep 12, 1:30 PM EDT |
| UK | Sep 12, 6:30 PM BST |
| Central Europe | Sep 12, 7:30 PM CEST |
| India | Sep 12, 11:00 PM IST |
| Japan | Sep 13, 2:30 AM JST |
| Australia | Sep 13, 3:30 AM AEST |
| China | Sep 13, 1:30 AM CST |
Day 1 Schedule (September 12, PDT)
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:30 – 11:45 | Opening Ceremony |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | World of Warcraft: What’s Next |
| 1:45 – 2:30 | Diablo Developer Update |
| 2:45 – 3:30 | World of Warcraft: What’s Next |
| 23:45 – 4:30 | Overwatch: Hero Deep Dive |
| 4:45 – 7:00 | BlizzCon Community Night |
Day 2 Schedule (September 13, PDT)
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:45 | World of Warcraft: Deep Dive |
| 11:00 – 11:45 | Diablo 4: What’s Next |
| 12:00 – 2:00 | Questwatch: Live!!! |
| 2:15 – 3:00 | World of Warcraft: Design Deep Dive |
| 3:15 – 5:30 | Voices of Blizzard |
| 5:30 – 5:45 | Closing Remarks |
| 6:00 – 7:00 | Live Performance: LE SSERAFIM (in‑room only) |
Additional esports finals, including the Overwatch World Cup, World of Warcraft Mythic Dungeon International, and Hearthstone World Championship, will run alongside the main stages.
The March of the Murlocs will occur at noon on Sunday, with attendees gathering at 11:45 AM PDT.
Watching BlizzCon 2026 Online
BlizzCon 2026 broadcasts are available free of charge on Blizzard’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. Livestreams will cover the opening ceremony, all panel presentations, and esports matches.
Franchises Spotlight
World of Warcraft, Diablo 4, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and StarCraft are featured. World of Warcraft will host multiple deep‑dive sessions and project updates. Diablo 4’s 30‑year anniversary includes a developer update and a “What’s Next” showcase. Overwatch will present hero deep dives and the World Cup. Hearthstone’s World Championship returns. StarCraft may surface with new content following recent licensing negotiations.
With the schedule fully confirmed, fans now know exactly when to tune into BlizzCon 2026 and can plan their attendance or remote viewing accordingly.
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