The countdown begins! Blizzard Entertainment announces BlizzCon 2026 Passes, shares first details
The countdown is on for BlizzCon 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center (Saturday, 12 September – Sunday, 13 September 2026 PT).
BlizzCon is more than an event: it’s a homecoming. To ensure ample time for attendees to plan and personalise their experience, Blizzard is proud to share early details ahead of BlizzCon Pass sales going live.
Today, Blizzard Entertainment has announced that BlizzCon 2026 Passes will go on sale Saturday, 8 November 2025 AEDT/UTC+8. For the first time, Blizzard is offering early bird passes that will be available at a special rate Saturday, 8 November, through Monday, 10 November AEDT/UTC+8 (or while supplies last), for the all-in price of $249.99 USD each. Standard rate passes go on sale Wednesday, 19 November AEDT/UTC+8, for the all-in price of $289.99 USD each, while supplies last.
“BlizzCon is a uniquely special celebration of creativity and connection,” said Johanna Faries, President of Blizzard Entertainment. “We are hard at work making BlizzCon 2026 a standout event for our community and cannot wait to share more details as September nears.”
BlizzCon Passes grant attendees full two-day weekend admission to BlizzCon, including all Halls and Arena, during show hours on Saturday, 12 September – Sunday, 13 September 2026 PT. In addition, pass holders get in-game goodies* and exclusive BlizzCon commemorative items.
Blizzard also shared a first look at the show’s offerings. Attendees can expect the return of classic BlizzCon staples—including Opening Ceremony, hands-on gameplay, developer panels, Community Night, a range of esports tournaments, the return of the BlizzCon Charity Night, and the Darkmoon Faire. Additional details can be found in the blog.
The Darkmoon Faire is casting its spell over BlizzCon once more. While every attendee may enter its gates during show hours, those who wish to extend their stay can choose an optional add-on to their BlizzCon Pass: The Darkmoon Faire After Hours experience. For $89.99 USD all-in, this add-on grants attendees entry to an exclusive three-hour event on Saturday evening, 12 September PT, to both the Darkmoon Faire and the BlizzCon Store. Also included are 20 Faire Tokens and a collectible credential.
Also returning to BlizzCon 2026 is the BlizzCon Charity Night, an exclusive event with Blizzard developers, artists, and community representatives. This year, Blizzard is thrilled to partner with Make-A-Wish® as the beneficiary of the BlizzCon Charity Night. Visit www.wish.org to learn more about Make-A-Wish and their mission to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
In addition to entry to this exclusive event, the BlizzCon Charity Night add-on also includes access to a reserved seating section at Opening Ceremony, a signed piece of Blizzard artwork, and a collectible credential. The all-in price for the BlizzCon Charity Night is $499.99 USD, while supplies last. Blizzard will donate 100% of the purchase price of the BlizzCon Charity Night add-on to Make-A-Wish less any chargebacks or refunds.
For those who can’t make it in person, BlizzCon Opening Ceremony and other programming across the weekend will be live streamed free of charge. Details on how our virtual audience can acquire the BlizzCon in-game goodies will be shared at a later date.
More information about BlizzCon Passes ad all that’s in store for BlizzCon 2026 is available on the official Blizzard blog. The trailer for the BlizzCon 2026 Ticket Sale Announcement can be watched here.
If you’d like to register interest for media credentials to cover the event, please reach out to the Dentsu Australia team. Thank you and we hope to see you at BlizzCon!
*Battle.net account required. Use of digital goodies requires purchase or download of certain Blizzard games, which are sold/downloaded separately. BlizzCon Pass must be linked to a Battle.net account by no later than 15 September 2026 AEDT/UTC+8, to receive the in-game goodies. In-game goodies will be delivered directly to the Battle.net account linked to your BlizzCon Pass by no later than 15 September 2026 AEDT/UTC+8.
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