BlizzCon 2023 is just around the corner, promising to bring the Blizzard community together once again. The event is scheduled for November 3-4 and will feature a plethora of activities centered around beloved Blizzard franchises such as Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch.

BlizzCon 2023 Tickets: Two Waves, Two Tiers

BlizzCon 2023 tickets will be released in two waves via AXS. To avoid the last-minute rush, it’s advisable to set up an account well in advance. The first wave of tickets will be available on Saturday, July 8 at 10 AM PDT, followed by a second wave on Saturday, July 22 at 10 AM PDT. Remember, there’s a limit of two tickets per transaction.

There are two tiers of tickets available: General Admission and the Portal Pass. The General Admission ticket, priced at $299USD, grants access to all halls, early access to the BlizzCon Store on Thursday, exclusive in-game goodies, and an official BlizzCon backpack.

The Portal Pass, priced at $799USD, offers all the benefits of the General Admission ticket plus access to an exclusive Portal Pass Lounge, private viewing lounge, private concessions, gameplay experiences, concierge support, Blizzard employee meet and greets, and more. It also includes separate registration and security lines, and early convention entry on Friday and Saturday (Lounge Only).

For those unable to attend in person, the event will be streamed for free on Blizzard’s official channels. A Virtual Ticket will also be available at a later date, offering access to in-game goodies and early access to exclusive BlizzCon merchandise.

BlizzCon 2023 Schedule: A Mix of Contests, Auctions, and Championships

While the full schedule for BlizzCon 2023 is yet to be released, some confirmed programming includes Community Contests such as Cosplay, Art, Short Films, and more. The BlizzCon Charity Auction is also making a return, allowing members of the global community to bid on unique Blizzard artwork and collectibles to benefit Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization active in over 80 countries.

One of the highlights of the event will be the crowning of the first Overwatch World Cup champion of the Overwatch 2 era. The top 8 teams will compete in single-elimination bracket finals live at BlizzCon.

BlizzCon 2023 will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. This marks the first physical BlizzCon in four years. The event will be live-streamed free of charge, with a Virtual Ticket available for optional purchase, offering in-game goodies and early access to exclusive BlizzCon merchandise.