Blizzard’s BlizzCon Fan Event to Return in 2026 Under New Owner Microsoft Gaming
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.
Blizzard Entertainment announces BlizzCon return in 2026, skipping 2025
The announcement was accompanied with a trailer, which has sparked rumours of a Heroes of the Storm revival online:
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BlizzCon Returns in 2026
Blizzard Entertainment announced that BlizzCon, the ultimate celebration of Blizzard’s communities, is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center
"We are all so excited for BlizzCon’s return." Blizzard confirms its in-person 'BlizzCon' event is set to return in full in 2026.
After a couple of years off, Blizzard's popular BlizzCon event is set to return in full in 2026, promising to "raise the bar."
BlizzCon 2026 is official, and after missing 4 BlizzCons in 6 years, Blizzard aims to "meaningfully elevate" the event
After an on-again, off-again run for BlizzCon since 2020, the fan convention is officially returning next year. BlizzCon 2026 is set to return as a live event at the Anaheim Convention Center near Los Angeles on Saturday,
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.
Blizzard confirms BlizzCon will return in 2026
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