BlizzCon 2026 takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, with select programming available to watch online for free. The opening ceremony begins Saturday at 10:30 a.m. PDT, or 1:30 p.m. EDT.
Blizzard says viewers can follow the opening ceremony, major panels, and esports across its official YouTube, Twitch, and Battle.net channels. Programming varies by channel, so the company’s official BlizzCon 2026 viewing guide is the best place to confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
Where to watch BlizzCon 2026
The event’s main broadcast will be available through the official Blizzard YouTube channel and Blizzard’s Twitch channel. Blizzard also lists Battle.net as an official viewing option.
Anyone primarily interested in a particular game should also check that franchise’s official channels. Blizzard notes that schedules differ between streams, especially for esports and game-specific programming. Musical performances and some other in-person portions of the convention will not be livestreamed.
BlizzCon 2026 main-stage schedule
All times below are Pacific Daylight Time and remain subject to change.
Saturday, September 12
- 10:30 a.m.: Opening Ceremony
- 12:00 p.m.: World of Warcraft: What’s Next
- 1:45 p.m.: Diablo: Developer Update
- 2:45 p.m.: World of Warcraft: What’s Next II
- 3:45 p.m.: Overwatch: Hero Deep Dive
- 4:45 p.m.: BlizzCon Community Night
Sunday, September 13
- 10:00 a.m.: World of Warcraft: Deep Dive
- 11:00 a.m.: Diablo IV: What’s Next
- 12:00 p.m.: QuestWatch: Live!!!
- 2:15 p.m.: World of Warcraft: Design Deep Dive
- 3:15 p.m.: Voices of Blizzard
- 5:30 p.m.: Closing Remarks
What Blizzard has confirmed for the show
The opening ceremony will bring Blizzard leadership together with teams from across the company’s franchises for major game announcements. The published schedule confirms dedicated sessions for World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, and Overwatch, while Blizzard is keeping parts of the show floor hidden until after the opening ceremony.
Competitive events scheduled across the weekend include the Overwatch World Cup, World of Warcraft Mythic Dungeon International and Arena World Championship finals, the Hearthstone Masters Tour World Championship, and the Blizzard Classic Cup.
Blizzard has also announced viewing rewards on participating YouTube and Twitch streams. The rewards and eligibility requirements differ by game, stream, and platform, so viewers should check the relevant official game page before linking accounts or watching for a specific drop.
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