BlizzCon 2026 Community Night will have major upgrades to its total prize pool and judging panels.
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed more details about BlizzCon 2026. Kicking off this Sept. 12, BlizzCon 2026 Community Night will feature various contests to highlight the creative community.
BlizzCon 2026 Community Night
BlizzCon 2026 Community Night will feature cosplay, art, short film, and talent contests. Judging panels for this year's competitions will include up to five judges depending on the contest as well. This will be an increase compared to previous BlizzCon events.
"Panels may include seasoned cosplayers, skilled prop and costume creators, experienced performers, Blizzard developers, or others related to each field, bringing a diverse range of expertise for each category. Judges will be revealed closer to BlizzCon 2026," Blizzard Entertainment stated.
Interested participants can now submit their entries to the Community Night contests through May 15.
BlizzCon 2026 contests: Prizes, rules, and details
In terms of the prizing, it will be $33,000 USD across all of the different competitions. This will also be an increase from previous years. Our table below goes over all of the prizes for each aforementioned BlizzCon 2026 contest plus the links to each contest's official rules.
BlizzCon 2026 Contest | Placement | Prize | Rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosplay | Finalists | Two complimentary BlizzCon 2026 Passes (non-transferable, not for resale) | Link |
| Category Winners (Master Crafter, Colossal Creation, Epic FX, Dynamic Duo) | $2,000 USD + complimentary pass to a future BlizzCon | ||
| Best-in-Show (From the category winners) | Additional $4,000 USD | ||
| Art Contest | 1st Place | $4,000 USD + complimentary pass to a future BlizzCon | Link |
| 2nd Place | $2,000 USD + complimentary pass to a future BlizzCon | ||
| 3rd Place | $1,000 USD + complimentary pass to a future BlizzCon | ||
| Short Film Contest | 1st Place | $4,000 USD + complimentary pass to a future BlizzCon | Link |
| 2nd Place | $2,000 USD + complimentary pass to a future BlizzCon | ||
| 3rd Place | $1,000 USD + complimentary pass to a future BlizzCon | ||
| Talent Contest | 1st Place | $4,000 USD + complimentary pass to a future BlizzCon | Link |
| 2nd Place | $2,000 USD + complimentary pass to a future BlizzCon | ||
| 3rd Place | $1,000 USD + complimentary pass to a future BlizzCon |
BlizzCon 2026 unites Overwatch community and more
In addition to these contests, BlizzCon 2026 will feature major announcements and reveals. Taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center, attendees will get the chance to check out a special arcade area, listen in on developer panels, and catch the esports action for Overwatch, Heroes of the Storm, StarCraft, and World of Warcraft.
Don't forget about the March of the Murlocs, the Darkmoon Faire After Hours experience, plus the live music at the Hearthstone Tavern area, either. In terms of what else to look forward to, attendees will get the chance to experience some hands-on gameplay, participate in portfolio and resume reviews, and so much more.
That's all for now. Will you be attending BlizzCon 2026? Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates!
