Hearthstone announces 2026 esports plans

Image credit: BlizzardBlizzard has unveiled the full roadmap for Hearthstone‘s 2026 esports circuit, including new tournaments and larger prize pools.

In addition to new tournaments taking place throughout the year, the developer and publisher confirmed the Hearthstone World Championship will take place at BlizzCon next September.

For 2026, Hearthstone will expand its Masters Tour Championship circuit from two tournaments in 2025 to three. The Winter Championship makes its debut in April, adding another $50,000 (~£37,365) in prize money.

Next year will feature three consecutive Competitive Seasons. The Winter, Spring, and Summer seasons take place from January to June, with players competing…