BlizzCon returns to Anaheim on September 12-13, 2026

BlizzCon is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center on September 12 and September 13 in 2026.

This means Blizzard Entertainment, owned by Activision Blizzard, which is owned by Microsoft, isn’t planning to hold the fanfest show in 2025.

Nevertheless, it means that BlizzCon is back. Johanna Faries, president of Blizzard, is talking about the announcement today with Conan O’Brien at the SXSW show in Austin, Texas.

One of the industry’s favorite traditions, BlizzCon brings fans together over our shared passion for Blizzard’s universes. But at its heart, BlizzCon is about community and the need to connect, build friendships, and create unforgettable memories together, the company said.

The first BlizzCon took place 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 the dev team puts on ...