BlizzCon 2023: How to Watch and What to Expect [IGN]

BlizzCon, the annual convention held by Blizzard Entertainment as a way for the company to share updates and information on its properties from Diablo to Warcraft, is finally back. For the first time in four years, the event will be held in person in addition to a digital event for those who won’t be venturing down to Anaheim, Calif.

Whether you are watching BlizzCon from home or attending in person, we have all the details below, including the schedule for the entire two-day event and what time each panel starts.

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• Where to Stream BlizzCon 2023
• BlizzCon 2023 Schedule
• What to Expect at BlizzCon 2023

Where to Watch BlizzCon 2023

BlizzCon 2023 will be streaming on the BlizzCon website, in addition to the official Blizzard Entertainment Twitch and YouTube channels. If you miss any of the panels or the opening ceremony, don’t worry; Blizzard confirmed fans will be able to watch replays of all the panels.

BlizzCon 2023 Schedule

Here’s a full programming schedule for BlizzCon 2023, which kicks off on Friday, Nov. 3, and will conclude on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Friday, Nov. 3:

• BlizzCon 2023 Opening Ceremony – 11am PT – 12:45pm PT
• World of Warcraft: What’s Next – 1:30pm PT – 2:15pm PT
• Overwatch: Deep Dive – 2:30pm PT – 3:15pm PT
• World of Warcraft Classic: What’s Next – 3:30pm PT – 4:15pm PT
• Hearthstone: What’s Next – 4:30pm PT – 5:15pm PT
• Warcraft Rumblings – 5:30pm PT – 6:30pm PT

Saturday, Nov. 4:

• World of Warcraft: Deep Dive – 12pm PT – 12:45pm PT
• Overwatch: What’s Next – 1:30pm PT – 2:15pm PT
• Diablo IV: Campfire Chat – 2:30pm PT – 3:30pm PT
• Community Night – 4:45pm PT – 6:15pm PT
• Special Performance: LE SSERAFIM – 6:15pm PT – 6:45pm PT

What to Expect at BlizzCon 2023

As with previous BlizzCons, expect plenty of announcements from the company’s major franchises. We know that Bizzard is working on a new survival game set in a brand new universe, but details have been slim since its official announcement over a year ago.

Diablo IV was released this year, so expect some updates to come from Blizzard regarding its plans for post-launch content. Diablo IV Season 3 news is likely, and the company may use BlizzCon as an opportunity to announce the first expansion, as Diablo boss Rod Fergusson previously mentioned the game will get annual expansions.

This upcoming BlizzCon is also noteworthy as it is the first time Blizzard Entertainment is holding the event after Microsoft acquired its parent company, Activision Blizzard. With an opening ceremony kicking off the event, we expect the company to make nod to the historic acquisition in some capacity.

Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.