by JR Cook - 2 months ago     show comments

BlizzCon 2026 is less than two weeks away, and Blizzard just dropped the official “Know Before You Go” guide with everything attendees and viewers need to prepare for the show. The convention returns to the Anaheim Convention Center on September 12-13 with a mix of in-person events and free livestreaming for everyone watching from home.

The guide includes the programming schedule (with some surprises still under wraps until the Opening Ceremony), a first look at the show floor map, and streaming details for those joining remotely. If you’re planning to watch from home, all the major content will be free on YouTube and Twitch, including the Opening Ceremony, major panels, and esports competitions. Musical performances and some other elements remain exclusive to in-person attendees.

Digital Bundles Available Through September 28

BlizzCon Digital Bundles are already live on the Battle.net Shop, offering in-game items for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo IV, Diablo Immortal, and Hearthstone. The BlizzCon Ultimate Collection bundles all five individual packs plus bonus items, and it’s included automatically with the purchase of a BlizzCon Pass (as long as you link your Battle.net account by September 18). Players can also grab limited-time free rewards for Heroes of the Storm and StarCraft II through September 28, no purchase required.

What to Expect at the Show

The full guide covers registration and badge pickup, show hours, the BlizzCon Merch Store, Darkmoon Faire activities, add-on experiences, esports tournaments, Community Night, cosplay events, and the March of the Murlocs. Some areas of the floor map will stay hidden until after the Opening Ceremony, so there are still a few surprises left to reveal.

If you’re gearing up for marathon viewing sessions or planning to catch the esports action, a solid headset makes all the difference. The Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is pro-grade wireless audio favored by competitive players, while the HyperX Cloud III Wireless delivers excellent comfort and sound isolation for long sessions. For those watching on a budget, the Razer BlackShark V2 X Gaming Headset offers premiere audio without breaking the bank.

Source: Blizzard Entertainment