BlizzCon 2026 Is Nearly Here: Watch Live, Earn Rewards, and More

There's a buzz in the air, and you can almost hear the footfalls of the March of the Murlocs, the cheering voices, and the cries of "For the Horde" and "For the Alliance" ringing out from the Anaheim Convention Center as BlizzCon 2026 opens the doors for thousands. Whether you're attending in person, watching from home, or hosting your own watch party, here's an early look at the schedule, livestream details, World of Warcraft drops, esports, and more to help you make the most of the show.

Watch BlizzCon 2026 Live from Home

BlizzCon 2026 will be streaming select programming live for everyone! Check out our full Viewership Guide for all the details on how and where to tune in to the Opening Ceremony, major panels, esports, and more as programming will vary by channel. *

Explore the Programming Schedule

Times and programming are subject to change.

Day One Schedule

• 10:30 a.m. PDT (18:30 BST) Opening Ceremony
• 12:00 p.m. (20:00 BST) World of Warcraft:What's Next
• 12:45 p.m. PDT (20:45 BST) MDI 2026 Grand Finals | Dignitas vs Big Lucky
• 2:00 p.m. PDT (22:00 BST) Building Cutscenes in World of Warcraft
• 2:00 p.m. PDT (22:00 BST) MDI 2026 Grand Finals | Liquid vs. Mandatory
• 2:45 p.m. PDT (22:45 BST) World of Warcraft: What's Next II
• 3:30 p.m. PDT (23:30 BST) World of Warcraft Developers x Creators Showcase
• 4:30 p.m. PDT (00:30 BST) Classic Cup: Warcraft III - Legacy Match
• 4:45 p.m. PDT (00:45 BST) BlizzCon Community Night
• 5:30 p.m. PDT (01:30 BST) MDI 2026 Grand Finals | Championship Match
• 5:45 p.m. PDT (01:45 BST) Classic Cup: Warcraft III - Entertainment Match

Day Two Schedule

• 10:00 a.m. PDT (18:00 BST) World of Warcraft: Deep Dive
• 10:45 a.m. PDT (18:45 BST) World of Warcraft: Crafting Coziness and Creative Freedom
• 10:45 a.m. PDT (18:45 BST) AWC Pre-Show
• 11:00 a.m. PDT (19:00 BST) AWC Grand Finals | F Tier vs. Guild Bean
• 11:45 a.m. PDT (19:45 BST) World Building in World of Warcraft
• 12:00 p.m. PDT (20:00 BST) AWC Grand Finals | Streamerzonegg vs One Lun Travel
• 1:15 p.m. PDT (21:15 BST) World of Warcraft: Art Design
• 2:00 p.m. PDT (22:00 BST) AWC 2026 Grand Finals | Echo vs. TBD
• 2:45 p.m. PDT (22:45 BST) World of Warcraft: Design Deep Dive
• 3:00 p.m. PDT (23:00 BST) AWC 2026 Grand Finals | Gators Back vs TBD
• 4:15 p.m. PDT (00:15 BST) World of Warcraft Hardcore: What's Next
• 5:00 p.m. PDT (01:00 BST) AWC 2026 Grand Finals | Championship Match
• 5:20 p.m. PDT (01:20 BST) Closing Remarks
• 6:00 p.m. PDT (02:00 BST) Live Performance: Le Sserafim
• 6:30 p.m. PDT (02:30 BST) Trophy Ceremony

See the complete schedule of events at BlizzCon.com, then after the Opening Ceremony, check back again here or visit BlizzCon.com to see the fully updated schedule.

Earn World of Warcraft Rewards

Tune in to eligible Warcraft streams on Twitch or the official World of Warcraft YouTube channel to earn rewards during the show! If you're attending BlizzCon in person, you can link your BlizzCon Pass to your Battle.net Account no later than September 18, 2026** to claim all the available rewards. Rewards and eligibility vary by game, stream, and platform, so check out the World of Warcraft Rewards overview to learn more.

Watch the AWC and MDI Grand Finals Live

We're bringing the best talent in the world to BlizzCon 2026 to put their skills to the test with the Arena World Championship (AWC) and Mythic Dungeon Invitational (MDI) Grand Finals live from the convention.

Come join us in person from the BlizzCon Stage or enjoy every exciting moment from home on the official World of Warcraft Twitch or YouTube channels as Azeroth's top heroes compete for honor, the BlizzCon trophy, and a share of the $600,000 combined AWC & MDI prize pool on September 12 and 13.

Learn everything you need to know about these events in our overview article.

Helpful Details for BlizzCon Attendees

Attending BlizzCon? Visit the Know Before You Go: BlizzCon 2026! article on the official BlizzCon.com site to learn more about the floor plan, how to get your badge, accessibility options, and more.

Celebrate BlizzCon® 2026 with the World of Warcraft BlizzCon Bundle

Get three BlizzCon® digital in-game goodies when you purchase the World of Warcraft® BlizzCon Bundle. Take to the skies of Azeroth on the Rabbit'ath Void rabbit mount, don the Garb of the Dawnfire Phoenix transmog ensemble, and add the Perch of the Dawnfire Phoenix to your home-showcasing a phoenix's transformation from hatchling to majestic form. This bundle is available on the Battle.net Shop.

Individual BlizzCon^® Digital Bundles are available on the Battle.net^® Shop through September 28, 2026.

Left: World of Warcraft x Rocklove Necklace and Earings Right: Emrrrgl Murloc Funko Pop!

Bring the excitement of BlizzCon 2026 home with official merchandise celebrating Blizzard's legendary worlds. Shop apparel, collectibles, accessories, toys, and exclusive BlizzCon gear inspired by World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and more.

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*Select BlizzCon programming will be livestreamed over official channels, including Opening Ceremony, major panels, and esports competitions. Musical performances and some other elements will not be livestreamed and are exclusive to in-person attendees at the Anaheim Convention Center only.