BlizzCon Stream: How to watch secret panels live
BlizzCon 2019 takes place on 1-3 November. Blizzard will probably be showing new games at the game fair, and there will also be the final of the World of Warcraft, Heartstone, Overwatch and Starcraft II eSports tournaments. Find out how to watch BlizzCon online here.
BlizzCon 2019: the program
The presentations, panels and events of BlizzCon 2019 will take place in parallel on several stages. The program on one of these stages remains secret - it is only known that there will be four panels of 45 minutes each. Fans and experts expect Blizzard to show new games - presumably including Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2.
The complete program can be found on the BlizzCon website. Highlights include the World of Warcraft, Heartstone, Overwatch and Starcraft II tournament finals, as well as:
- November 1, 7 p.m .: Opening ceremony
- November 1, from 8:30 p.m .: four secret lectures (each 45 minutes long and with fifteen-minute breaks in between)
- November 2, 1:15 am : Cosplay show and community competitions
- November 3, 3:30 am : Closing ceremony
Watch BlizzCon 2019 online for free
You can also watch certain events that take place at BlizzCon 2019 online for free. To do this, visit the game fair website and click on the "View" menu item - or use the BlizzCon mobile app. In addition to the free broadcasts, there is also exclusive content that you can stream when you buy a virtual ticket (details below). You can see these livestreams for free:
- the opening ceremony and a pre-show from 6:30 p.m.
- the four secret lectures where Blizzard presents news
- the eSports tournaments
Watch exclusive content with the virtual ticket
If you want full access, you can buy a virtual ticket. The most important information:
- With the virtual ticket you have access to the All-Access Channel, see the full broadcasts of all podium lectures, the community competitions on Saturday and the closing ceremony on Sunday.
- In addition, you get exclusive extras (e.g. special skins) for your favorite Blizzard games.
- A virtual ticket costs 39.99 euros.
- To watch the broadcasts, you need a Blizzard account and an internet connection.
- The livestream takes place in English in the Pacific Standard Time time zone - but selected content will also be available with German localization.
- With the exception of the closing ceremony, the videos will be available until March 31, 2020.