How to watch BlizzCon 2026, with full convention schedule

BlizzCon 2026 runs from September 12-13, 2026, and we finally have a full schedule of events for the convention! Some parts of BlizzCon will only be for in-person attendees but a majority of events, including all major panels and ceremonies, will be livestreamed for free so everyone can watch live (or catch up later). The caveat is that different events will appear on their respective games’ Twitch or YouTube channels, which makes easy if you’re just following one game, but a little more complicated if you’re trying to stay on top of several games (like we are). It’s more important than ever to stay on top of the BlizzCon schedule.

There’s a lot going on this year, so we’ve broken down the BlizzCon 2026 events you won’t want to miss, as well as where you can watch them, whether you’re going in-person or catching a stream. But remember, these are just the highlights, so you should still take a look at the full BlizzCon day 1 and BlizzCon day 2 schedules to make sure you don’t miss out on anything you’re interested in. Keep in mind that there could be changes to the schedule between now and the convention’s end, and Blizzard has a history of adding extra panels after the open ceremony announcements, so keep your eyes on the official schedule for any last minute changes.

Here are our must-watch BlizzCon 2026 panels — warning, we consider most of them to be must-watch — as well as where to watch them.

BlizzCon day 1 streaming schedule

Saturday, September 12

Blizzard stream

Watch on Twitch or YouTube

• 10:30am pacific (1:30pm eastern) — Opening Ceremony
• 2:30pm pacific (5:30pm eastern) — Custodians of Legacy Games
• 3:30pm pacific (6:30pm eastern) — Classic Game Deep Dive
• 4:45pm pacific (7:45pm eastern) — BlizzCon Community Night

World of Warcraft stream

Watch on Twitch or YouTube

• 12pm pacific (3pm eastern) — World of Warcraft: What’s Next
• 2pm pacific (5pm eastern) — Building Cutscenes in World of Warcraft
• 2:45pm pacific (5:45pm eastern) — World of Warcraft: What’s Next 2
• 3:30pm pacific (6:30pm eastern) — World of Warcraft: Developer X Creator Showcase

Overwatch stream

Watch on Twitch or YouTube

• 12pm pacific (3pm eastern) — Overwatch Dev Livestream: Live from BlizzCon!
• 12pm pacific (3pm eastern) — Overwatch World Cup Quarterfinals
• 3:45pm pacific (6:45pm eastern) — Overwatch: Hero Deep Dive
• 6:15pm pacific (9:15pm eastern) — Overwatch Art & Collaboration

Hearthstone stream

Watch on Twitch 0r YouTube

• 12pm pacific (3pm eastern) — Hearthstone World Championship Quarterfinals
• 3pm pacific (6pm eastern) — Hearthstone: What’s Next
• 3:45pm pacific (6:45pm eastern) — Hearthstone World Championship Quarterfinals
• 6:30pm pacific time (9:30pm eastern) — Drawstone: Murloc Draw Along

Diablo stream

Watch on Twitch or YouTube

• 1:45pm pacific (4:45pm eastern) — Diablo: Developer Update

Classic games

• 12pm pacific (3pm eastern) — Heroes of the Storm – Legacy Match
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• 4:30pm pacific (7:30pm eastern) — Classic Cup: Warcraft 3
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BlizzCon day 2 streaming schedule

Sunday, September 13

Blizzard stream

Watch on Twitch or YouTube

Note that Sunday’s live performance of LeSserafim is in-person only and will not be streaming.

• 9:30am pacific (12:30pm eastern) — 30 Years of Battle.net with Special Guest CD Project Red
• 12:45pm pacific (3:45pm eastern) — Villains of Blizzard
• 2pm pacific (5pm eastern) — Collaborative Storytelling in SFD
• 3:15pm pacific (6:15pm eastern) — Voices of Blizzard
• 4pm pacific (8pm eastern) — Localization: Bringing Blizzard Worlds Together
• 5:30pm pacific (9:30pm eastern) — Closing Remarks

World of Warcraft stream

Watch on Twitch or YouTube

• 10am pacific (1pm eastern) — World of Warcraft: Deep Dive
• 1:15pm pacific (4:15pm eastern) — World of Warcraft: Art Design
• 2:15pm pacific (5:15pm eastern) — World of Warcraft: Archives
• 4:15pm pacific (7:15pm eastern) — World of Warcraft Hardcore: What’s Next

Overwatch stream

Watch on Twitch or YouTube

• 12pm pacific (3pm eastern)– Questwatch: Live
• 12pm pacific (3pm eastern) — Overwatch Dev Livestream: Live from BlizzCon!
• 12pm pacific (3pm eastern) — Overwatch World Cup Quarterfinals
• 1:15pm pacific (4:15pm eastern) — Overwatch World Cup Third Place
• 2:45pm pacific (5:45pm eastern) — Overwatch World Cup Finals
• 6:15pm pacific (9:15pm eastern)– Overwatch Art & Collaboration

Hearthstone stream

Watch on Twitch 0r YouTube

• 9:30am pacific (12:30pm eastern) — Hearthstone World Championship Semifinals
• 1pm pacific (4pm eastern) — Hearthstone World Championship Finals
• 3:15pm pacific (6:15pm eastern) — Hearthstone: Battlegrounds Design
• 4:15pm pacific (8:15pm eastern) — Drawstone: Card Back Art Demo

Diablo stream

Watch on Twitch or YouTube

• 11:45am pacific (2:45pm eastern) — Diablo: Developer Update

Classics stream

Watch on Twitch or YouTube

• 11:30am pacific (2:30pm eastern) — Classic Cup: StarCraft 2
• 2:15pm pacific (5:15pm eastern) — Classic Cup: StarCraft Remastered

How to earn BlizzCon 2026 digital rewards

You can earn digital rewards for the game of your choice by hitting certain view time benchmarks for that game’s stream when you link your Battle.net account to a Twitch or YouTube account. These rewards are also earnable by in-person attendees if they link their BlizzCon passes to their Battle.net account. Both camps will need complete their respective process by September 18, 2026 and all rewards should be delivered by September 26, 2026.

For full details on which drops are available, check out the viewer’s guide (scroll down to see all available rewards).

How to find panels if attending in person

If you’re in Anaheim for BlizzCon, knowing where a panel is streaming won’t help you find it in person. Check the official schedule for a physical locations for these panels, and find each stage on the convention floor map.