BlizzCon 2026 Esports Lineup: Classic and New Titles to Clash

BlizzCon 2026 is set to deliver a robust esports experience, blending established competitive scenes with a nostalgic return to classic Blizzard titles. The event, scheduled for September 12-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center, will feature high-stakes competition across World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and the newly announced Blizzard Classic Cup.

Blizzard Classic Cup: A Celebration of Esports History

The inaugural Blizzard Classic Cup is a cross-title team showdown designed to celebrate the rivalries, personalities, and defining moments of Blizzard Esports. Iconic players will compete for a total prize pool of $100,000 USD, battling for pride, and legacy.

The Classic Cup will span four titles: Heroes of the Storm, StarCraft: Remastered, StarCraft II, and Warcraft III: Reforged. Captains Nick “Tasteless” Plott and Dan “Artosis” Stemkoski will draft teams and lead them into battle, with both also providing commentary during select matches.

The competition format will not be a traditional bracket; instead, each match will contribute points to a team’s total score, with the team accumulating the most points crowned champions and earning a $20,000 USD team bonus. Legacy matchups will carry the most weight, with each awarding 3 points, although entertainment matches will award 1 point.

Points Breakdown:

• Heroes of the Storm (Legacy only): 3 points
• StarCraft: Remastered: 3 points (Legacy), 1 point (Entertainment) – Total 4 points
• StarCraft II: 3 points (Legacy), 1 point (Entertainment) – Total 4 points
• Warcraft III: Reforged: 3 points (Legacy), 1 point (Entertainment) – Total 4 points
• Total Points Available: 15

Other Featured Esports at BlizzCon 2026

Alongside the Blizzard Classic Cup, BlizzCon 2026 will host several other major esports competitions:

• World of Warcraft Arena World Championship (AWC) & Mythic Dungeon International (MDI): The AWC and MDI will culminate in Grand Finals at BlizzCon, following a year-long program.
• Overwatch World Cup: Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Overwatch World Cup will feature 52 teams competing for the championship.
• Hearthstone Masters Tour: Competition is underway in the 2026 Hearthstone Masters Tour, with the top players vying for a spot at the BlizzCon World Championship.

BlizzCon 2026 passes are limited and available for purchase. For those unable to attend in person, virtual viewing options will be available, with potential in-game rewards for viewers.