- Author: Luxrah
- Date: March 11, 2025
- Updated: March 11, 2025
- Expansion: World of Warcraft
Today Blizzard announced that their semi-annual gaming convention, BlizzCon, will be returning next year on September 12 & 13, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center. This announcement also indicates that there will not be a BlizzCon this year.
The last BlizzCon took place in November of 2023. In place of BlizzCon last fall we got the Warcraft Direct stream for the game’s big anniversary (30 years of Warcraft, 20 years of WoW). We can likely expect something similar this year as we approach the release of the Midnight expansion for retail World of Warcraft and The Burning Crusade for WoW Classic Anniversary Edition.
BlizzCons usually mean big news. Heading into this one, we’ll be nearing the end of the Worldsoul Saga, the current trilogy of expansions for World of Warcraft, with the 3rd installment being The Last Titan. BlizzCon seems like the perfect time for Blizzard to share their plans for the game beyond this series. For WoW Classic, progression realms may be settling into the Warlords of Draenor expansion with Legion on the horizon, and Anniversary Edition will be heading toward Wrath of the Lich King. The convention is still a ways off, though, so a lot could happen between now and then.
BlizzCon is back! The ultimate celebration of our games and the community that unites us is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, in 2026.
One of our favorite traditions, BlizzCon brings us together over our shared passion for Blizzard’s universes, but at its heart, BlizzCon has always been about so much more. It’s about you, the communities you are a part of, and gives us the chance to connect, build friendships, and create unforgettable memories together.
We’ve come a long way since our first event in 2005. Over the past nearly 20 years since its inception, BlizzCon has inspired us to innovate, push the boundaries of creativity, and deliver once-in-a-lifetime moments. It’s important that we put on an event worthy of our community. For 2026, alongside BlizzCon staples like Opening Ceremony, in-depth panels, the Darkmoon Faire, friendly competition, hands-on gameplay, and more, we aim to meaningfully elevate this iconic celebration and create an unforgettable experience for all who take part in it. We are building this event just like we build our games: with a deep commitment to our players, with respect for your connections to our universes, and as a celebration of the strength of the bonds formed through shared adventure.
The road to BlizzCon starts here. We can’t wait to share more with you as our plans take shape. Visit BlizzCon.com and sign up to receive BlizzCon updates: be among the first to know when tickets go on sale, and get access to BlizzCon news, special offers, and updates. Follow us on social media on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
See you at BlizzCon!
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