BlizzCon 2026 Community Night will have major upgrades to its total prize pool and judging panels.
Blizzard Entertainment has shared some new information about BlizzCon 2026. The event will begin with Community Night on September 12th, showcasing fan creativity through different contests.
BlizzCon 2026 Community Night
BlizzCon 2026’s Community Night will showcase amazing creations from fans through contests for cosplay, art, short films, and talent. This year, each contest will have up to five judges – a larger judging panel than in previous years.
BlizzCon 2026 panels will feature experts like experienced cosplayers, talented prop and costume makers, performers, and Blizzard developers – offering a wide variety of knowledge in each category. Blizzard Entertainment will announce the judges closer to the event.
You can now enter the Community Night contests! Submissions are being accepted until May 15th.
BlizzCon 2026 contests: Prizes, rules, and details
The total prize pool for all competitions will be $33,000 USD, which is more than in previous years. You can find a detailed breakdown of prizes for each BlizzCon 2026 contest, along with links to the official rules, in the table below.
| 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
BlizzCon 2026 will offer more than just competitions – attendees can also look forward to big news and exciting reveals. The event, held at the Anaheim Convention Center, will include a fun arcade, talks with the game developers, and competitive esports for games like Overwatch, Heroes of the Storm, StarCraft, and World of Warcraft.
And don’t miss the March of the Murlocs, the after-hours fun at the Darkmoon Faire, and live music in the Hearthstone Tavern! There will also be plenty of opportunities to play the game firsthand, get feedback on your portfolio and resume, and enjoy even more exciting activities.
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