The BlizzCon schedule for 2018 has been revealed! With the release, we have some interesting Hearthstone stuff to look forward to. This usually leads us to the announcement of the next and final expansion for the year. We’ve usually gotten the announcement of the expansion in the Opening Ceremonies, and then we’ll get a chance to see the “What’s Next” portion of the event where we get a full look at the new Expansion and whatever else is coming soon to the game.
What seems to be missing currently is that there’s no Q&A panel like there normally has been.
BlizzCon Hearthstone Schedule: November 2nd, 2018 (Day 1)
Opening Ceremony
While this isn’t exclusively about Hearthstone, we generally get the first look at the new expansion right here. You’ll want to be sure to be ready at 11am to watch it live!
Hearthstone Global Games Tournament
The HGG eliminations and deciders will be going on during the first day of BlizzCon. You can catch all of the action from 12pm all the way to 9:15pm PST! This is likely going to be broadcast on Twitch or on the actual BlizzCon website.
Hearthstone: What’s Next
This is the big event where we normally get the expansion announcement. It starts at 2:30pm and runs until 3:15pm PST. Last year, Kobolds and Catacombs was announced during this panel. Here’s the official description:
Greetings, travelers! Gather at the inn as the Hearthstone team gives you a look at what’s on the horizon. Then get a guided tour of the latest content directly from the developers.
Hearthstone Streamer Showdown
Some of your favorite streamers will be playing Pictionary apparently and you can watch it live! As far as I know, the names of the streamers that will be participating has not been announced. You can watch this at 5:45pm to 6:30pm PST.
BlizzCon Hearthstone Schedule: November 3rd, 2018 (Day 2)
Hearthstone Global Games Tournament Semifinal & Finals
If you’ve been following the HGG closely then you will no doubt want to catch the thrilling conclusion to the event! It will be running from 9:30am to 3:15pm PST.
Hearthstone: Puzzling Dungeons and Bewitching Hunts
We don’t know much about this panel, but it looks like they’ll be discussing the single-player content that has been created over the recent year. You can check this one out at 4:30pm and it will be running until 5:30pm PST.
The Hearthstone team delves into the past and future of Hearthstone solo adventures.
Artist at Work: Hearthstone – Creating Card Packs
The art of Hearthstone is one of my favorite aspects of the game. If you want to learn more about it, this panel will be for you! It starts at 5:45pm and ends at 6:30pm PST.
Gather ’round as artists from the Hearthstone team show you the creative process behind crafting the card packs for the latest expansion.
Full Schedule Announcement
Calling all heroes: It’s time to draft your BlizzCon battle plan—the BlizzCon 2018 schedule is here! Check out all the exciting developer panels, esports matches, and other events taking place during BlizzCon Opening Week from October 25–29 and at the main event on Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3 (note that times in the schedule are displayed in local time).
When you purchase a BlizzCon 2018 Virtual Ticket, you’ll unlock access to live coverage of developer events and community content taking place on the Legendary, Mythic, and Epic stages. With this year’s BlizzCon All-Access Channel, you’ll also be able to keep up with all the big moments that take place during the show—and participate with live Q&A polls and voting for the Virtual Ticket cosplay award!
As always, you can catch Friday’s opening ceremony and all the tournament action on this year’s esports stages FREE here at BlizzCon.com.
Attention Attendees!
If you’re joining us in person in Anaheim, this year’s opening ceremony will be spread across more than one stage throughout the show. The live presentation will be jumping between stages as our developers show you what we’ve been working—stay tuned for more information on where you’ll want to seek out a seat. And of course, everything will be broadcast on screens and stages throughout the convention halls.
There’s also still a chance to get tickets to attend the esports competitions of BlizzCon Opening Week in person at the Blizzard Arena—check out the announcement for all the details, and head to the Blizzard Arena Los Angeles ticketing site to pick up tickets.
Head to BlizzCon.com/schedule to begin drafting your plan!
So you think there’ll be an expansion on december and than another one on april with the rotation? or we have to wait ’till april 2019?
This witchwood meta is very balanced, but I already started to safe dust and money for the next expansion…..I need better tools for priest and mage.
November instead of October?
Blizzcon happens early in November ever since they took a break in 2012.
I think Triangular may be referring to the fact that the article gives the dates as 2nd and 3rd of October?
Oh, sorry, didn’t notice it. Thanks, going to fix it!