Your Guide to Watching BlizzCon 2026: What to Anticipate

This weekend, Blizzard is gearing up for BlizzCon 2026, where fans can look forward to a treasure trove of announcements for beloved franchises like World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Overwatch, and Diablo. While attendees can join the festivities in person at the Anaheim Convention Center, those unable to attend can catch the action online.

The excitement surrounding this year’s BlizzCon is palpable, especially with whispers of a new StarCraft game surfacing just weeks ahead of the event. Here’s how to catch all the action.

BlizzCon will take place on September 12–13. The Opening Ceremony, where Blizzard is expected to drop the biggest news of the weekend, kicks off at 10:30 a.m. PDT / 1:30 p.m. EDT and will last for about an hour and 15 minutes on the main stage. You can watch the Opening Ceremony and other events on Blizzard’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.

Throughout the weekend, various events will unfold on multiple stages, but the main stage will host the most significant announcements. Here’s a quick look at the schedule, with all times in PDT.

Expect Blizzard to kick things off with major updates about World of Warcraft: Midnight. The current expansion launched earlier this year, making this the perfect moment to discuss the direction of upcoming patches and the evolving storyline. Fans might be eager for news on the next expansion, The Last Titan, which is set to wrap up the Worldsoul Saga, including The War Within and Midnight. However, it’s worth noting that Blizzard typically doesn’t announce new expansions in the same year as a current release, and there was a two-year gap between The War Within and Midnight. So, temper your expectations.

As for Overwatch, fans can anticipate the reveal of one or two new heroes. Blizzard has committed to releasing 10 new heroes this year, leaving two yet to be unveiled. An official announcement is likely. Regarding Diablo 4, while updates are expected, the recent expansion release means we probably won’t see anything too groundbreaking.

The spotlight, however, is on StarCraft. Reports suggest that Blizzard is in talks with a Korean publisher to develop a new installment in the series. Following these rumors, Blizzard has started teasing news by hiding messages on the official StarCraft website. This could hint at a new mainline RTS game or the rumored shooter in development. Stay tuned to find out more.

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