BlizzCon 2026 Livestream: Start Time, Schedule, Games and How to Watch
BlizzCon 2026 is here, with Blizzard Entertainment bringing its biggest gaming franchises together for a weekend of announcements, developer panels, esports competitions and live events at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.
For fans watching from home, the BlizzCon 2026 livestream is free, with select programming available through Blizzard’s official YouTube and Twitch channels as well as Battle.net. The event runs Sept. 12 and 13.
Here is everything you need to know about the BlizzCon 2026 livestream, including the start time, schedule, featured games, and how to watch.
When Does BlizzCon 2026 Start?
The BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. PDT on Saturday, Sept. 12.
That is:
- 1:30 p.m. ET
- 6:30 p.m. BST
- 7:30 p.m. CEST
- 11:00 p.m. IST
- 1:30 a.m. SGT (Sept 13)
The in-person event takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center. Doors for the Opening Ceremony open at 9 a.m. PDT, while the ceremony itself begins at 10:30 a.m. PDT. Blizzard has cautioned that programming times are subject to change.
How to Watch the BlizzCon 2026 Livestream
BlizzCon 2026 will be free to watch online. Fans can tune in through Blizzard’s official channels, including:
Some musical performances and other portions of the convention will remain exclusive to people attending BlizzCon in person.
BlizzCon 2026 Schedule
The first day of BlizzCon features the Opening Ceremony, major game presentations, developer panels and esports.
Day One Schedule:
| Time (PDT) | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m. | Opening Ceremony |
| 12:00 p.m. | World of Warcraft: What’s Next |
| 12:45 p.m. | Mythic Dungeon International Grand Finals |
| 2:00 p.m. | Building Cutscenes in World of Warcraft |
| 2:00 p.m. | MDI Grand Finals |
| 2:45 p.m. | World of Warcraft: What’s Next II |
| 3:30 p.m. | World of Warcraft Developers x Creators Showcase |
| 4:30 p.m. | Warcraft III Classic Cup |
| 4:45 p.m. | BlizzCon Community Night |
| 5:30 p.m. | MDI Grand Finals Championship Match |
| 5:45 p.m. | Warcraft III Classic Cup Entertainment Match |
The schedule is subject to change, and Blizzard recommends checking BlizzCon.com for updates after the Opening Ceremony.
Day 2 Schedule:
Day Two continues with World of Warcraft panels and the Arena World Championship.
Key events include:
- 10:00 a.m. PDT — World of Warcraft: Deep Dive
- 10:45 a.m. — World of Warcraft: Crafting Coziness and Creative Freedom
- 11:00 a.m. — Arena World Championship Grand Finals
- 11:45 a.m. — World Building in World of Warcraft
- 1:15 p.m. — World of Warcraft: Art Design
- 2:45 p.m. — World of Warcraft: Design Deep Dive
- 4:15 p.m. — World of Warcraft Hardcore: What’s Next
- 5:00 p.m. — Arena World Championship Championship Match
- 5:20 p.m. — Closing Remarks
- 6:00 p.m. — Live Performance by Le Sserafim
- 6:30 p.m. — Trophy Ceremony
What Games Will Be at BlizzCon 2026?
BlizzCon 2026 brings together several of Blizzard’s biggest franchises, including:
World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft has a major presence throughout the weekend, with multiple panels focused on what’s next for Azeroth, development, art, world building and gameplay.
The first major WoW presentation, World of Warcraft: What’s Next, begins at noon PDT on Saturday and promises a look at upcoming adventures, features and surprises.
Diablo IV
Diablo IV is also expected to be one of the major franchises featured at BlizzCon.
Blizzard says the Opening Ceremony will include major announcements across its franchises, with Diablo taking center stage to reveal plans for the future of Sanctuary.
The Diablo developer update is scheduled for 1:45 p.m. PDT Saturday.
Overwatch
Overwatch is among the Blizzard franchises represented at the convention and included in the broader BlizzCon programming and digital rewards ecosystem. Blizzard has also listed Overwatch among the franchises receiving official BlizzCon coverage.
Hearthstone
Hearthstone is another major Blizzard franchise featured around the event, with BlizzCon programming and viewership rewards available through participating streams.
Warcraft III and Classic Cup
Competitive Warcraft III also returns to the spotlight through the Classic Cup, with matches scheduled during the weekend.
StarCraft
StarCraft is represented through the Classic Cup and BlizzCon’s strategy-game programming, while Blizzard has also announced viewership rewards connected to StarCraft streams.
What Esports Events Are at BlizzCon 2026?
BlizzCon 2026 features the return of the Arena World Championship (AWC) and Mythic Dungeon International (MDI) Grand Finals.
The two competitions have a combined $600,000 prize pool, with the Grand Finals taking place Sept. 12 and 13.
The finals will be available through Warcraft’s official Twitch and YouTube channels, with additional co-streamers also covering the competition from inside the BlizzCon venue.
