Alongside Blizzard's announcement of the broadcast schedule for us folks at home, they've also released schedules of every in-person event at Blizzcon, for each one of their main games. There's quite a bit to unpack, so we'll be going through every game one by one. Let's start with Hearthstone, of course!
For information on how to watch Blizzcon from home, check out our pre-event guide.
Hearthstone at Blizzcon
Hearthstone's one of Blizzard's games that seems to be getting a little more action. Aside from the usual developer autographs and whatnot, the blog post says the following:
Quote From Blizzard Entertainment Come check out Hearthstone's demo area for some fun, new, and exciting gameplay. We're not ready to share what this will entail just yet, but you won't want to miss it!
Sounds... like potentially a new game mode, or at least an adventure, right? We'll have to wait an see! Aside from what we can assume will be many discussions surrounding the upcoming expansion, Showdown in the Badlands, Hearthstone could use a little something extra in a year where we lost Mercenaries. Open the spoiler box below to see the entire blog post.
Harth is pulling out all the stops this BlizzCon, opening up the Tavern and inviting some fun friends to the show. Here’s what you need to know as you plan your visit!
Show Schedule
BlizzCon will be bustling with a jam-packed Opening Ceremony, presentations from all your favorite games, and more! Hearthstone fans won’t want to miss the Opening Ceremony or the Hearthstone: What’s Next panel, on the Main Stage on Friday, at 4:30 p.m. (PDT)—including discussion of both Traditional Hearthstone and Battlegrounds. Check out the Hearthstone schedules here:
Hearthstone Activities and Attractions
The action’s not all on the stage! The Tavern’s always a place to gather, make new friends, and have a great time. Here are the other activities and attractions that will be taking place for Hearthstone throughout BlizzCon:
Gameplay Demo
Come check out Hearthstone’s demo area for some fun, new, and exciting gameplay. We’re not ready to share what this will entail just yet, but you won’t want to miss it!
Streamer Games
We’ve invited some of your favorite streamers to check out the Hearthstone content this year. You can watch them play from the show floor, or follow them on their personal streams as they stream live from BlizzCon!
Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. PDT (20:00 – 23:00 GMT)
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PDT (18:00-21:00 GMT)
Saturday, 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. PDT (21:30-00:30 GMT)
Influencer Meet and Greet
Come meet—and greet—your favorite Hearthstone streamers and content creators in the designated Meet and Greet area!
Duel-a-Dev
The fan favorite is back! Meet one of Hearthstone’s developers and challenge them to a one-on-one face-off, to show them how it’s really done. Duel-a-Dev will be taking place on both days of BlizzCon, in the Warcraft Tavern area, so come on by whenever you’re up for a game!
Developer Signings
After you’ve taken on your favorite dev, catch up with them at one of three dedicated Developer Signing sessions throughout BlizzCon:
- Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (PT)
- Friday, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (PT)
- Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (PT)
Posters will be provided for devs to sign—check in for each signing session, since the groups will change up throughout the show.
Awesome Artists
Sometimes you need the perfect draw. Sometimes you need the perfect drawing! Check out some of your favorite Hearthstone artists in the Artist Nook, open throughout BlizzCon.
Don’t Miss the Show
BlizzCon’s just around the corner, but it’s not too late to get your in-person tickets for the show or your BlizzCon Collection of in-game goodies! We hope you’ll join us, because we can’t wait to see you in the Tavern. For those of you who can’t make it, you’ll still be able to watch for free on Blizzard’s YouTube and Twitch accounts. Head on over to BlizzCon.com for more information, including the full BlizzCon schedule and more!
World of Warcraft at Blizzcon
Now, we're already 99% sure we're getting a new expansion announcement at Blizzcon, so there's nothing else too spicy to speculate on here. One interesting note is that WoW will not be holding a Q&A at Blizzcon this year, instead opting to have one post-Blizzcon, with the questions submitted in advance. Sigh. Additionally, the game's next big content patch will launch the week after Blizzcon, so expect quite a bit of focus going towards it!
Open the spoiler box below to see the entire blog post on World of Warcraft's Blizzcon journey:
BlizzCon 2023 is almost here and we’ll be updating right here throughout the show with the latest World of Warcraft news and coverage from the event.
| Day One Schedule From top to bottom: 10 a.m. PDT (17:00 GMT) Doors Open, 11:00 a.m. PDT (18:00 GMT) Opening Ceremony, 1:30 p.m. (20:30 GMT) WoW: What's Next, 3:30 p.m. PDT (22:30 GMT) WoW Classic: What's Next | Day Two Schedule From top to bottom: 10:00 a.m. PDT Guild Clash*, 12:00 p.m. PDT WoW: Deep Dive, 12:30 p.m. PDT Arena Finals*, 2:00 p.m. PDT Guardian's of the Dream Mythic+ Showcase*, 4:30 p.m. PDT Mythic Dungeon Final*, 4:45 p.m. PDT Community Night, 6:00 p.m. PDT Guardians of the Dream Raid Showcase* *Guild Clash Streaming Live on Twitch.tv/Warcraft |
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3
1:30 p.m. PDT (20:30 GMT)—World of Warcraft: What’s Next
Members of the World of Warcraft development team discuss the latest content coming to Azeroth.
3:30 p.m. PDT (22:30 GMT)—WoW Classic: What’s Next
Members of the WoW Classic development team discuss the latest content coming to Azeroth.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
12:00 p.m. PDT (19:00 GMT)—World of Warcraft: Deep Dive
Delve Deeper into World of Warcraft with the development team.
Watch the opening ceremony live for free online, beginning at 11:00 a.m. PDT (18:00 GMT) on November 3. Keep an eye out for the complete schedule on BlizzCon.com and set your reminders to watch your favorite panels and content.
Ways to Watch
Catch BlizzCon 2023 live, Nov 3 and 4, on Blizzard's YouTube channels, or on Twitch for free. If you miss the live show, you'll be able to watch video-on-demand (VOD) replays on your own schedule.
Please note: to watch the show, you'll need to be logged into your YouTube account (or your Google account if using a Chrome browser), due to the inclusion of some age-restricted content.
World of Warcraft Post BlizzCon Q&A
Submit your questions during BlizzCon beginning Friday, November 3 after the opening ceremony in-person at the Darkmoon Faire and on the official forums for a special post-BlizzCon Q&A. You’ll be able to ask your World of Warcraft and Classic World of Warcraft questions and we’ll answer as many as we can in the special BlizzCon edition WoWcast the following week.
Streamer Schedule
Watch your favorite streamers live from the show floor during BlizzCon 2023 or live from the streamer’s channels. We’ll also have WoW Classic development team members joining streamers to talk about all things WoW Classic. Check out our schedule below.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3
| 11AM PDT - 1PM PDT | 1PM PDT - 3PM PDT | 3PM PDT - 6PM PDT |
| SoulSoBreezy (NA) | Esfand (NA) | Sonii (NA) |
| Maximum (NA) | Sarthe (NA) | MrGM (UK) |
| Bajheera (NA) | Fandy (NA) | AlterTime (EU) |
| Taliesin (UK) | Guzu (EU) | WoWgrandma (NA) |
| Naguura (EU) | DanWarr (EU) | Jedith (NA) |
| RageDarling (UK) | Josh Greenfield (WoW Classic dev team) | DesiHeat (NA) |
| Anniefuchsia (EU) | Tim Jones (WoW Classic dev team) | SEO Sebom (KR) |
| Lapi (EU) | Cole Andersen (WoW Classic dev team) | Gwimagae (KR) |
| Dara Diba (WoW Classic dev team) | PandaTV (ANZ) | |
| Morgan Kirkpatrick (WoW classic dev team) |
We'll add more streams as they join in the BlizzCon fun. Check back regularly for more!
Meet and Greet Your Favorite Streamers at BlizzCon
We’ll be hosting special meet and greet sessions Friday and Saturday at the convention in Hall B. Check our schedule below.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3
| 3:15PM PDT - 4:00PM PDT | 5:15PM PDT - 6:00PM PDT |
| Naguura | Bajheera |
| Pikaboo | Preach |
| Absterge | Taliesin and Evitel |
| Imfiredup | Fancy |
| Meeres | Platinum |
| Maximum |
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
| 1:30PM PDT - 2:15PM PDT |
| Esfand |
| Sarthe |
| MrGM |
| Sonii |
| Ballular |
| Anniefuchsia |
We'll be updating this schedule with any new additions.
World of Warcraft Guild Clash
Get ready to mark your calendars and clear your schedules for the newest event at this year's BlizzCon - the World of Warcraft Guild Clash! Guild Clash is an all-day, three-event tournament featuring four of the most formidable guilds from World of Warcraft. Prepare for an action-packed, adrenaline-fueled day filled with epic battles, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments. Guild Clash starts Saturday, November 4, 2023 starting when BlizzCon doors open at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Guild Clash will be available live from BlizzCon on the Warcraft Twitch & YouTube Channels, with the players also live streaming their own perspectives from Streaming Stations in the WoW hall at BlizzCon. Learn more about the event on our previously published article.
BlizzCon® 2023 returns November 3 and 4 and additional tickets are still available. Can’t attend? Don’t worry. You’ll be able to watch all the content from the Anaheim Arena free. To commemorate the return of BlizzCon, you can also purchase the BlizzCon Collection with a new set of digital goodies for World of Warcraft and other Blizzard games.
Diablo IV at Blizzcon
Well, it turns out you can get... free Diablo IV tattoos at Blizzcon? Bizarre, but alright. Aside from the Campfire chat mentioned in our broadcast schedule, it looks like there's not much else going on for Diablo IV this year. There's lots of fun in-person activities to go to, and judging by the mention of 'age-restricted content' in World of Warcraft's blog post (above), there's probably going to be a trailer for Season 3 I reckon, but otherwise, it's just tattoos and Mountain Dew!
Open the spoiler box below to see what's going on with Diablo IV at Blizzcon, as per the official blog post:
The fiery basin of the Burning Hells crackles and sparks in yearning—BlizzCon 2023 will soon be upon us! On November 3–4 in-person attendees can meet their favorite content creators, get a Hell’s Ink flash tattoo, receive a signature from members of the development team and more. For those tuning in from home, we’ll be broadcasting a special Diablo IV Campfire Chat live from the BlizzCon show floor and multiple Diablo-partnered content creators will be livestreaming, which can also be viewed in person by attendees.
Here are many of the activities going on in the Diablo section of BlizzCon. Unless specified otherwise, these activities will be available on both Friday and Saturday of the event.
Meet Diablo Partnered Creators
Some of the most seasoned wanderers in our community will be at BlizzCon to share their secret to culling demons, but also, to meet you! Keep an eye out for meet-and-greet opportunities with these creators:
- Wudijo
- AnnacakeLive
- Rhykker
- Darth Microtransaction
- ActuallyArcane
- MacroBioBoi
Watch Content Creators Slay Demons Live
Not only can you meet some prominent saviors of Sanctuary, but you can watch them paint the floor red with the viscera of felled demons live at BlizzCon. These creators will be streaming their exploits for those at home to watch as well.
- Wudijo
- AnnacakeLive
- Rhykker
- Darth Microtransaction
- ActuallyArcane
- MacroBioBoi
- LuckyLuciano
- ForceGaming
- Kripparrian
- DiEoxidE
- Echohack
- Jymnasium
- Lexyu
Get In the Slaying Spirit with These Activities
Hell's Ink:
Take your love for Diablo to a more permanent level by getting 1 of 13 flash tattoo designs from the talented artists at Vatican Studios. Tattoos are complimentary for all BlizzCon attendees, but appointments will be on a first come first serve basis, so sign up early in person.
Prinker Temporary Tattoos:
For those who wish to display their devotion to the Burning Hells in a less permanent way, Prinker will be offering temporary versions of the Hell’s Ink flash tattoos. Appointments are not needed for this activity.
Developer Signing Opportunity:
Meet some of the makers of your favorite game during our developer signing opportunity. Members of our development team will be around every hour or so in a rotating cast to meet you.
Tarot Card Readers:
Place your fate in the hands of a professional Tarot Card reader. Will your future be as bright as the High Heavens or as frigid as the Fractured Peaks? There’s only one way to know…
Appointments are not needed for this activity.
Wings of Inarius Photo Opportunity:
“Kneel before him! And remember you are small, wonderfully small!”
Place yourself between the animated wings of the father of Sanctuary, Inarius. This photo opportunity welcomes all to envision themselves as The Prophet.
Sacrificial Altar Photo Opportunity:
As they say in Sanctuary, it isn’t truly a celebration without a few sacrifices. Offer your mortality to the cultists for a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity.
Museum of Sanctuary:
Peruse a collection of long-forgotten artifacts dredged up from the furthest reaches of Sanctuary in this walkthrough exhibit.
Horadric Library:
Stay awhile and browse our selection of tomes and curios. This is where attendees can purchase special Diablo merch and literature and then have it signed by dutiful scribes.
Mountain Dew Quest:
Quench your thirst for annihilating Lilith’s legions by partaking in a Mountain Dew scavenger hunt. Attendees will need to locate cans of Mountain Dew touched by Lilith’s hatred. Find all the cans and you’ll be entered into a giveaway for an especially sinister Lilith statue.
BlizzCon Diablo IV Campfire Chat
November 4, 2:30-3:30 p.m. PDT
Join game director Joe Shely, associate game director Brent Gibson, production director Tiffany Wat, lead game producer Kayleigh Calder, and associate director of community Adam Fletcher live from BlizzCon as they talk about what’s next for Diablo IV. This Campfire Chat will also be streamed for those at home to tune in.
On the first day of BlizzCon, attendees will be able to drop questions into a box located in the Diablo section of BlizzCon—we’ll answer questions submitted to the box and sent to us via social media during the Campfire Chat.
For more information about BlizzCon and what we have planned for our other games, visit this article.
Getting a bit tired of seeing this wasted-character, dead lady pop up in the real world.
Overwatch 2 at Blizzcon
Overwatch 2 does have its world cup finals taking place at Blizzcon all weekend long, and those will be streamed alongside the official Blizzcon coverage, but otherwise it seems a lot of focus will be on the upcoming new hero reveal, alongside a few surprises (so... what about the cancelled PVE mode?)
Open the spoiler box below to see the entire blog post on Overwatch 2's Blizzcon adventure:
Millions of you have answered the call to play Overwatch 2 since we launched a year ago. New heroes—Sojourn, Junkerqueen, Kiriko, Ramattra, Lifeweaver, and Illari—have joined the roster. You explored new parts of the world, including Esperança, Shambali Monastery, and Survassa. Teams worked together to stop Null Sector attacks on Rio, Toronto, and Gothenburg. However, we can’t wait to show you what’s coming next to Overwatch 2 at BlizzCon 2023.
Whether you’re attending in-person in Anaheim, CA, or watching from the comfort of your home, there’s going to be a lot of Overwatch 2 news, reveals, and competition to check out!
BLIZZCON 2023 – OPENING CEREMONIES
November 3 – 11:00 AM PT – BlizzCon Arena
Alongside exciting announcements from World of Warcraft®, Diablo® IV, Hearthstone®, and Warcraft: Rumble, Overwatch 2 has a few surprises in store, including introducing the next Hero.
OVERWATCH WORLD CUP FINALS
November 3-4 - All Weekend Long – World Cup Hall
The Overwatch World Cup reaches its epic conclusion! The top 8 teams from around the world will compete in a single-elimination bracket to bring the trophy home. Be sure to read our World Cup blog to learn more about how you can watch from home and earn cool rewards throughout the weekend.
DEVELOPER MEET & GREET
November 3-4 - All Weekend Long – Overwatch Hall
If you are attending BlizzCon in-person, you’ll be able to meet many of the developers who work behind the scenes on your favorite Overwatch 2 features, Heroes, maps, and more. Posters will be available, but you can also bring your favorite collectible or autograph book for them to sign!
NEW HERO DEEP DIVE
November 3 – 2:30 PM PT – BlizzCon Arena
Join Overwatch 2 developers as they explore the art, backstory, and abilities of our newest hero, including the premiere of their origin story cinematic.
OVERWATCH 2: WHAT’S NEXT
November 4 – 1:30 PM PDT – BlizzCon Arena
Tune in on Saturday as we look toward what you can expect in Season 8 and beyond. Get a first look at future changes for Competitive Play and even bigger surprises that we can’t wait to reveal.
COMMUNITY NIGHT
November 4 – 4:45 PM PDT – BlizzCon Arena
Community Night is back as we celebrate our fans across all Blizzard games through performances, art, and cosplay.
LIVE PERFORMANCE BY LE SSERAFIM®
November 4 – 6:15 PM PDT – BlizzCon Arena
To wrap up an epic weekend, hit K-Pop sensation LE SSERAFIM® will be performing their new single, Perfect Night, along with other fan-favorite hits.
We can’t wait to see you at BlizzCon, and if you are still looking to go, you can find tickets available here. You can also watch all of the festivities for free via live stream. Either way, get ready for a rockin’ good time!
Here's hoping Winston isn't the new hero, because we already have him.
Warcraft Rumble at Blizzcon
Yup, Warcraft Rumble is being pushed pretty hard ahead of its worldwide release during Blizzcon, so they get their own segment! Really, it's just a bit of information on some extra streaming happening for the game. Check out the official blog post in the spoiler box:
BlizzCon 2023 is almost here and we’ll be updating right here throughout the show with the latest Warcraft Rumble news and coverage from the event.
Schedule
Friday, November 3
5:15 p.m. PDT (00:15 GMT)
Members of the Warcraft Rumble development team discuss the latest development with Warcraft Rumble.
Watch the opening ceremony live for free online, beginning at 11:00 a.m. PDT (18:00 GMT) on November 3. Keep an eye out for the complete schedule on BlizzCon.com and set your reminders to watch your favorite panels and content.
Ways to Watch
Catch BlizzCon 2023 live, Nov 3 and 4, on Blizzard's YouTube channels, or on Twitch for free. If you miss the live show, you'll be able to watch video-on-demand (VOD) replays on your own schedule.
Please note: to watch the show, you'll need to be logged into your YouTube account (or your Google account if using a Chrome browser), due to the inclusion of some age-restricted content.
Streamer Schedule
Watch your favorite streamers live from the show floor all during BlizzCon 2023. Check out our schedule below.
Friday, November 3
| 2:00PM PDT - 2:28PM PDT | 4:07PM PDT - 4:39PM PDT | 4:39PM PDT - 5:24PM PDT |
| RumbleMania | RumbleMania | RumbleMania |
| RumbleMania | RumbleMania | RumbleMania |
| RumbleMania | ||
| RumbleMania |
Out of Games Editor Note: We're not sure what to make of the table above.
Saturday, November 4
| 10:00AM PDT - 1:00PM PDT | 1:00PM PDT - 3:00PM PDT | 3:00PM PDT - 5:00PM PDT |
| 1v1 Showmatch | 1v1 Showmatch | RoofTopCat (Korean) |
| 1v1 Showmatch | 1v1 Showmatch | Flurry /플러리 (Korean) |
| Live Stream | Live Stream | Poongworlyang / 풍월량 (Korean) |
Stay tuned to learn more about RumbleMania. We’ll add more streams as they join in the BlizzCon fun. Check back regularly for more!
Warcraft Rumble Goes Live Globally, November 3!
Experience the dazzling new sensation that’s been sweeping Azeroth, when Blizzard Entertainment’s mobile action strategy game Warcraft Rumble™ launches worldwide* on Android and iOS devices on November 3, live at BlizzCon 2023!
In taverns from Winterspring to Booty Bay, Horde and Alliance alike are gathering around a marvelous new machine, which brings miniature versions of their famous heroes and villains to life to do battle in strategic, frantic skirmishes.
Pre-Register or Pre-Order Today
Pre-register on the Warcraft Rumble official site today to be notified of the official launch. Android users can pre-register by visiting the Google Play store and Apple users can pre-order on the Apple App store today!
When you pre-register on the Google Play store or pre-order through the Apple App store*, you’ll receive four truly mecha-great items to use either on the battlefield or to customize your account when the game goes live. Learn more from our previously published official announcement.
*Incentives available for two weeks after the official launch of Warcraft Rumble to all players who play Warcraft Rumble during that time period and defeat Hogger at the end of the tutorial.
BlizzCon® 2023 returns November 3 and 4 and additional tickets are still available. Can’t attend? Don’t worry. You’ll be able to watch all the content from the Anaheim Arena free. To commemorate the return of BlizzCon, you can also purchase the BlizzCon Collection with a new set of digital goodies for World of Warcraft and other Blizzard games.
This stuff is still up for grabs. If you're interested in playing the game, it might be worth checking out our launch article.
Right, well, that about wraps it up. If you're staying at home this Blizzcon, what's the one in-person event you wish you'd have been to? Let us know in the comments below.
Comments
Just leaving some of my thoughts here, because I got nothing better to do:
Hearthstone:
I'm excited for the for the expansion cinematic. There is a lot of potential for a really cool western song here. Reno will surely also play a role there and I expect them to announce him as a card during Blizzcon. As for the new gameplay demo, I have no idea what it could be. They just released a new format and a new/reworked feature (like the new event system from last year) isn't really something you could make a demo for. So maybe it is another pve adventure. Part of the reasons why they stopped doing regular adventures was because Mercenaries was supposed to become the primary pve platform. Accoarding to leaks the game was internally axed during last summer, so a new adventure would fit into the timeframe, since the devs are planing one year ahead.
A small part of me still hopes for a relaunch, but I feel like the final update for it was supposed to be exactly that, but they gave up along the way.
WoW:
I don't play it, so I can't comment on it, but at least a cinematic should be a given for Blizccon.
Diablo 4:
Season 2 just launched, so I don't expect many details on the next one. Maybe a teaser at best. Instead I expect them to talk about their goals for 2024, aswell as the first content expansion that's already confirmed to be in development. There have been leaks about it, but they sound too much like what people want to hear for me to belive them. Oh, and a Cinematic of course, because you know, it's Blizzcon.
Overwatch 2:
Many people are speculating that the next hero will be Mauga, a character that first appeared in the origin comic of Baptiste. I really hope that it's really him. Not because I care about the character, but because reading new hero speculations gets boring, when people constantly bring him up.
I also expect them to release a trailer for the next chunk of Story missions for 2024 and maybe also announce a new event mission. The roadmap of the current Season is also suspiciously empty during the second half, considering that they had some kind of ingame or out of game event every 2 weeks during the last few seasons. They already did a surprise announcement for a crossover event that will start next week and I fully expect them to announce more stuff that are going to launch throughout the rest of the season.
Warcraft, not Arclight, Rumble:
It's a game launch, so surely it's going to come with a cinematic and gameplay trailer. The game is also still missing the raid/coop pve content that was announced for a year ago, so I definetely expect them to talk about that. Some content creators supposetly already tested the new modes, so it can't be that far off. Though I don't expect them at launch, because they just released a new update. It's probably going to be part of the first major post-launch update or something like that. I was always hoping that Warcraft Rumble would not become a live service game, because the current game already feels pretty complete, but I never truly belived it.
Heroes of the Storm may also be on the menu, which would be awesome. I think that game had so much potential, before they gave up on it. The more we speculate the more I hope, which is a recipe for disaster but you never know :D
I'd love to get back into HoTS coz I never really ever had a bad experience with that game, only just having to nag my friends to play then getting trolled coz Dota 2/LoL are better games...