Blizzard has announced the special guests and performers for BlizzCon 2026, the company’s first in-person fan event in three years. The weekend takes place September 12-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center and will mix celebrity appearances, creator activations, esports, and live music with the usual slate of game reveals and panels.
Grammy-winning artist and longtime Blizzard supporter T-Pain will join celebrations tied to the Overwatch World Cup. Actor Simu Liu, known for his roles in film and his interest in Blizzard games, will compete in the Blizzard Classic Cup StarCraft II Entertainment Match and also appear on the casting desk. Electronic music producer deadmau5 is scheduled to take part in a Diablo-focused panel with developers. Content creator Duke Dennis will participate in World of Warcraft activations and community experiences on the show floor. Actor and creator Khleo Thomas will serve as the official "BlizzCon Insider," capturing behind-the-scenes content throughout the event.
On the music side, Japanese duo YOASOBI will perform during BlizzCon’s first-ever halftime show inside the Overwatch World Cup Arena on September 13. K-pop group LE SSERAFIM returns as the main-stage closing act that same evening, following their previous appearance at the 2023 event. Beyond the guest list, fans are watching closely for what Blizzard will announce across its major franchises. World of Warcraft remains the biggest draw for many attendees.
With the Worldsoul Saga underway, players will be looking for updates on the next major patch or expansion chapter, new systems, and any further details on Classic+ or other legacy offerings. Diablo is also expected to receive attention. deadmau5’s presence on a dedicated panel has already fueled speculation about new Diablo content, whether an expansion roadmap, seasonal features, or broader franchise plans.
StarCraft fans have a clear on-stage moment with the entertainment match featuring Simu Liu, which could pair with any competitive or community updates the team chooses to share. Overwatch will have a strong presence through the World Cup itself, and additional hero, map, or mode news would fit the usual BlizzCon pattern. Hearthstone and other live-service titles often receive smaller but still meaningful reveals during the weekend.
BlizzCon has historically served as the primary stage for Blizzard’s biggest annual announcements. After a multi-year gap, expectations are high that the company will use the return to Anaheim to reset momentum across its portfolio. The combination of high-profile guests, esports, and the traditional opening ceremony and panels gives the event a broader entertainment focus while still centering the games.
Passes for the in-person event are sold out, though some may appear on official resale channels. Key moments, including the opening ceremony, major panels, and esports competitions, are expected to be livestreamed for those following from home.
With less than a month remaining, the guest announcement has set the tone for a weekend that blends celebrity crossover with the core Blizzard experience fans have been waiting to see return. Whether the biggest news lands in World of Warcraft, Diablo, StarCraft, or elsewhere, BlizzCon 2026 now has a clear cast of personalities ready to help deliver it.
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