BlizzCon 2026
Blizzard's two-day convention returns to Anaheim on 12–13 September. The Opening Ceremony begins at 17:30 UTC (20:30 Riyadh), with select official programming streamed free.
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Where and when to watch
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- BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony
Official channel destinations are confirmed, but Blizzard has not published an exact event-specific main video URL yet.
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03Air times around the worldSee worldwide air times
| City | BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Sat, Sep 12, 10:30 AM PDT |
| New York | Sat, Sep 12, 1:30 PM EDT |
| London | Sat, Sep 12, 6:30 PM GMT+1 |
| Paris | Sat, Sep 12, 7:30 PM GMT+2 |
| Riyadh | Sat, Sep 12, 8:30 PM GMT+3 |
| Dubai | Sat, Sep 12, 9:30 PM GMT+4 |
| New Delhi | Sat, Sep 12, 11:00 PM GMT+5:30 |
| Tokyo | Sun, Sep 13, 2:30 AM GMT+9 |
| Sydney | Sun, Sep 13, 3:30 AM GMT+10 |
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What to expect
Blizzard's two-day convention returns to Anaheim on 12–13 September. The Opening Ceremony begins at 17:30 UTC (20:30 Riyadh), with select official programming streamed free.
BlizzCon returns to Anaheim
BlizzCon 2026 takes place on Saturday and Sunday, 12–13 September, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Blizzard's official schedule lists the Opening Ceremony for 10:30 a.m. PDT on Saturday, which is 17:30 UTC and 20:30 in Riyadh.
What Blizzard has confirmed
Blizzard says the weekend includes its Opening Ceremony, major panels, esports competitions and other programming across official channels. Programming varies by channel, and the published schedule remains subject to change.
How to watch
Select BlizzCon 2026 programming will stream free through official Blizzard and franchise channels. Blizzard's event-specific viewership guide lists the available YouTube and Twitch destinations. An exact event-specific main YouTube video has not been published yet, so this page does not embed a generic channel as if it were a playable broadcast. GameDropRadar will keep checking for the exact official video before the event.
Important limitation
Blizzard states that the closing musical performance and some other in-person elements will not be livestreamed or recorded. This page will only add watch links that Blizzard officially confirms.
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Announced games
Announced games will appear here as they’re confirmed.
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Common questions
When does BlizzCon 2026 begin?
The Opening Ceremony begins on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 17:30 UTC, which is 20:30 in Riyadh and 10:30 a.m. PDT in Anaheim.
How long is BlizzCon 2026?
The convention runs across Saturday and Sunday, 12–13 September 2026.
Where can I watch?
Blizzard says select programming will stream free through official Blizzard and franchise channels. Use the official source and viewership guide linked on this page; an exact event-specific main video has not yet been published.
Will every part of BlizzCon be streamed?
No. Blizzard says select programming will be livestreamed, while the closing musical performance and some other in-person elements will not be streamed or recorded.
Is the schedule final?
No. Blizzard says times and programming are subject to change.
Last updated Sep 1, 2026, 10:11 PM