This week’s WoW Weekly roundup spotlights BlizzCon 2026, including livestream festivities, in-game rewards, and the return of the AWC and MDI Grand Finals, alongside new Midnight adventures, Raid Finder updates, and the WoW Roofus Pack charity milestone for Habitat for Humanity.
BlizzCon 2026 Is Nearly Here: Watch Live, Earn Rewards, and More
There’s a buzz in the air, and you can almost hear the footfalls of the March of the Murlocs, the cheering voices, and the cries of “For the Horde” and “For the Alliance” ringing out from the Anaheim Convention Center as BlizzCon 2026 opens its doors for thousands.
Whether you’re attending in person, watching from home, or hosting your own watch party, here’s an early look at the schedule, livestream details,
World of Warcraft drops, esports, and more to help you make the most of the show.
Click to Learn More Get the Drop on New Rewards During BlizzCon 2026
BlizzCon 2026 will stream select programming live for everyone, and we’ve got a bucketful of rewards just waiting for you to claim.
Watch any eligible
World of Warcraft stream on Twitch.tv from September 12 at 9:30 am PDT to September 27 at 10:00 am PDT or on the
official World of Warcraft YouTube channel from September 12 at 9:30 am PDT until September 13 at 7:00 pm PDT to claim a bucket full of rewards including: 200 Trader’s Tender, Cuddly Blue Grrgle Housing decor item, Fluffy Comfy Flying Quilt Mount, and the Venomous champion’s Illustrious Banner.
Attending BlizzCon in person? You can still receive these rewards by
linking your BlizzCon Pass to your Battle.net Account no later than September 18, 2026.
Rewards and eligibility vary by game, stream, and platform.
Click to Learn More The AWC and MDI Grand Finals Arrive Soon at BlizzCon 2026!
After months of preparation and hard-fought battles, the world’s best WoW teams have risen to the challenge to compete in the Grand Finals, returning to BlizzCon for the first time since 2019.
The Arena World Championship and Mythic Dungeon International Grand Finals are here! Come join us live from the BlizzCon Stage or enjoy from home as Azeroth's top heroes compete for honor, the BlizzCon trophy, and a share of the $600,000 combined AWC & MDI prize pool on September 12 and 13.
Click to Learn More Midnight 12.1.5 Overview: New Adventures Await
In the Curse of Ula’tek, our heroes challenged and defeated Ula’tek, the great-winged, writhing avatar of hatred that lurked deep beneath the Coiled Isle, constricting something the Amani believed to be long-dead, Kith’ix.
In the next content update to
Midnight, we delve beneath Ula’tek’s chamber and into Kith’ix’s prison, and the dramatic finale of this epic saga.
The 12.1.5 content update is currently on the PTR, and you can log in to experience:
- New Story Campaign: “The Promise of Tomorrow”
- New Single-Boss Raid: The Unbinding of Kith’ix
- New Expanded Delve-Like Experience: Labyrinths
- New Outdoor Event: Aqir Invasion
- Mid-Season 2 Refresh: Ascendant Venomstones
Click to Learn More Curse of Ula’tek: The Venomous Abyss Raid Finder Wing 3 Now Live!
Within the depths of the Venomous Abyss, Ula’tek stirs once more. Awakened by Zul’jan’s actions, this ancient force of hatred, corruption, and venom threatens to unleash her brood from the heart of an eight-boss raid dungeon.
Gather your allies, carve a path through the vaults, and face Ula’tek in her inner sanctum.
We look forward to joining you in the Venomous Abyss!
Click to Learn More WoW Roofus Pack Raises More Than $1.3M for Habitat for Humanity
Earlier this year, players adopted Roofus through
the Roofus Pack promotion in support of Habitat for Humanity. The cheerful builder, Roofus, joined players across modern
World of Warcraft and
WoW Classic progression realms as an in-game companion pet linked to a real-world cause, and Paw Pal Housing Decor items helped make players’ houses feel a little more like home.
During the promotion, Blizzard donated 100% of the purchase price of The Roofus Pack to Habitat for Humanity.
Thank you to everyone who adopted Roofus, shared the promotion, or helped spread the word. Your support raised more than $1.3 million USD for Habitat for Humanity.
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