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Prolific video game developer Blizzard Entertainment is reviving its beloved fan convention BlizzCon in 2026.
The event, last held in the fall of 2023, was skipped in 2024 as the internal focus for Activision Blizzard was on integration within new owner Microsoft Gaming. Per this announcement, Blizzard will again be skipping hosting the Anaheim-based convention this year, but is preparing for a return in September 2026.
The two-day event will be hosted out of the Anaheim Convention Center Sept. 12-13, 2026. The last BlizzCon was hosted at the same convention center Nov. 3-4, 2023, just after the close of Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard in October 2023.
BlizzCon’s comeback was revealed by Blizzard president Johanna Faries out of her panel at SXSW moderated by Conan O’Brien.
See below for Blizzard’s full BlizzCon 2026 announcement post to the Blizzard blog Tuesday.
BlizzCon Returns In 2026
Our celebration of our universes, connection, and community is coming back to the Anaheim Convention Center next year.
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!
