BlizzCon Is Back This Year: Celebrating Blizzard Cosplay Through the Years
BlizzCon is set to make its return this year, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center on September 12-13, 2026. In a heartfelt post, Blizzard made the announcement in March 2025. Since its debut in 2005, BlizzCon has been dedicated to celebrating its gaming community. So this year, BlizzCon promises an engaging lineup that includes an Opening Ceremony, insightful panels, the Darkmoon Faire, competitions, live gameplay, and, of course, cosplay.
Blizzard Entertainment has a reputation for creating incredible games that inspire a dedicated and passionate fan community. The studio has launched several critically acclaimed titles in the history of video gaming, including World of Warcraft, Diablo, StarCraft, and Overwatch. Over the years, Blizzard has enchanted audiences with remarkable cinematics that tie into their deep, lore-rich worlds. These games have played a pivotal role in shaping the MMORPG and hero-shooter genres and continue to leave fans anticipating upcoming releases.
Here at Temple of Geek, we also embrace the spirit of creative communities, so we’d like to highlight some of the most impressive cosplays from past BlizzCon events.
Cosplayer @doc_in_the_box at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayers at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayers at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayers (IG @doc_in_the_box and @christina_is_crafty) at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayers at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayers at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayer at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayers at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayers at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayers (IG @doc_in_the_box and @christina_is_crafty) at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayers at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayers at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
Cosplayers at BlizzCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo by Monca Duarte for Temple of Geek.
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Jaesa is a passionate journalist based in Southern California with a deep love for all types of games, from video games to tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). An avid reader and writer, Jaesa brings a unique perspective to gaming culture, blending creative storytelling with insightful analysis. A lifelong fan of Dungeons & Dragons and cosplay, Jaesa regularly attends local conventions, immersing themselves in the vibrant gaming community. Their work captures the essence of the gaming world, celebrating its diversity and creative potential while connecting with fellow enthusiasts who share a similar passion. Follow her on Instagram @jaesa.rae and Bluesky @WordsofEvermore
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