In a nutshell

• BlizzCon 2026 Classic Cup reveals legendary players for Legacy Matches.
• Rivalries return across StarCraft, Warcraft III, Heroes of the Storm, and more.
• Updates confirmed for Overwatch World Cup, Hearthstone Masters Tour, and WoW Esports Finals.

BlizzCon 2026 is set to deliver a weekend of esports action at the Anaheim Convention Center, with Blizzard officially revealing the Classic Cup Legacy Match players.

The event celebrates the rivalries and personalities that shaped Blizzard’s competitive history, while also spotlighting ongoing esports programs across Overwatch, Hearthstone, and World of Warcraft.

BlizzCon 2026 – Classic Cup Legacy Matches

The Classic Cup, led by captains Nick “Tasteless” Plott and Dan “Artosis” Stemkoski, will feature iconic matchups across Blizzard’s storied titles:

• StarCraft: Remastered – BoxeR vs. Nal_rA, rekindling their legendary rivalry from the early 2000s.
• StarCraft II – IdrA vs. MC, one of the most heated rivalries of the Wings of Liberty era.
• Heroes of the Storm – Dignitas vs. Gen.G, a rematch of the 2018 Global Championship Finals.
• Warcraft III – ToD vs. TeD, two decorated champions with a history of high‑stakes clashes.

Overwatch World Cup

The Overwatch World Cup advances to its Group Stage in Busan, South Korea (August 20–23), featuring the top 16 teams including South Korea, USA, China, and Saudi Arabia. The top 8 will qualify for the BlizzCon 2026 Finals.

Hearthstone Masters Tour

Eight of the 16 World Championship spots are already claimed, with champions like mlYanming, Gaby59, Jiuqianyu, Kwanwoo, and Soyorin securing their places. The Summer Season (July 31–August 2) will decide three more contenders heading to Anaheim.

World of Warcraft Esports

Both the Arena World Championship (AWC) and Mythic Dungeon International (MDI) will conclude at BlizzCon 2026.

• AWC: Teams like Echo, Guild Bean, and Gators Back headline the finals.
• MDI: Defending champions Dignitas and Team Liquid join Mandatory and Big Lucky in the Grand Finals.

With $600,000 USD in prize money on the line, expect intense single‑elimination brackets.