BlizzCon Returns in 2026! Dates and Location Announced
BlizzCon, the highly anticipated celebration of Blizzard’s games, including World of Warcraft, is skipping another year. After being canceled last year, Blizzard has announced that BlizzCon will return in September 12-13, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
While BlizzCon was held digitally in 2019 and returned to an in-person format in 2023, fans will have to wait until 2026 for the next physical event.
BlizzCon Skipping 2025, Eyes 2026 for Grand Return
The news confirms that BlizzCon will not be held in 2025. Players around the world will be able to watch the event through digital channels, and those attending in person can experience it at the Anaheim Convention Center.
> Something is coming…ready yourself. [https://t.co/akPJ3P9bCW](https://t.co/akPJ3P9bCW)
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> — Blizzard Entertainment (@Blizzard_Ent) [March 11, 2025](https://twitter.com/Blizzard_Ent/status/1767303722160267231)
The BlizzCon tradition, which began in 2005, has experienced disruptions in recent years, but it appears set to continue. No further details about the 2026 event have been revealed.
This isn’t the first time BlizzCon has been postponed; previous cancellations include 2006, 2012, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024.
Mark your calendars for September 2026, and stay tuned for more BlizzCon updates as they become available!