Last verified October 15, 2026 — applies to Path of Exile 3.29 "Curse of the Allflame" and the upcoming 3.30 expansion. Dates and schedule confirmed by GGG's official forum posts.
ExileCon 2026 is Grinding Gear Games' third ExileCon, held November 7-8 (New Zealand time) at the Aotea Centre in Auckland — and it is where the entire Path of Exile 3.30 expansion gets revealed. You do not need a ticket to see the important part: the whole event is livestreamed free, and the keynote with the big announcements is the one thing every Path of Exile player should block out time for. This is the single most important date on the PoE calendar right now, because the league name, mechanic, and patch notes you have been waiting on all land here — four days before 3.30 goes live on November 13.
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Quick answer: what is ExileCon 2026 and when do I watch?
ExileCon 2026 runs November 7-8 NZT in Auckland, but the livestream times that matter are in PST: the free stream starts at 12PM PST on both November 6 and November 7 on twitch.tv/pathofexile and YouTube, with the keynote beginning at 1PM PST. The keynote is where GGG reveals the full details of Path of Exile 3.30 — the new league's name, its mechanic, and the patch notes. You do not need to attend in person or buy a ticket to watch; co-streaming is allowed, and there are new Twitch Drops. After the reveal, 3.30 launches on November 13 (PST), and the current 3.29 "Curse of the Allflame" league ends at 1PM PST on November 9. If you only do one thing: set a reminder for 1PM PST on November 6.
When exactly is ExileCon 2026?
GGG confirmed the dates in its official One Month until ExileCon 2026 forum post. The in-person event is two days, November 7 and 8 NZT, at the Aotea Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. Because New Zealand time is well ahead of most of the world, the livestream is scheduled in PST so the rest of the planet can plan around it.
Here are the fixed times straight from GGG, verbatim:
"Join the livestream at 12PM on November 6 and 7 PST ... on twitch.tv/pathofexile! The keynote begins at 1PM PST."
A few conversions to save you the math:
- 12PM PST = 3PM ET / 8PM UK / 9PM CET / 11PM GMT+2.
- The keynote is one hour later, at 1PM PST.
- The stream runs across both days, so there is a Day 1 block (Nov 6 PST) and a Day 2 block (Nov 7 PST).
If you are reading this in Europe or Asia, the realistic plan is a late-evening or overnight watch for the keynote. The good news: GGG posts the recorded keynote and the patch notes to the official site immediately after, so missing the live stream only costs you the live reactions, not the information.
Where and how do I watch ExileCon 2026 for free?
Across both days, GGG livestreams the entire event for free on Twitch and YouTube. In GGG's own words:
"Across both days, we'll be livestreaming the entire event for free on Twitch and YouTube. The livestream will include the keynote with big announcements, live podcasts featuring Path of Exile content creators, developer panels, and more."
So the viewing options are:
- Official Twitch: twitch.tv/pathofexile — the primary feed, and where Twitch Drops are earned.
- Official YouTube: the same broadcast mirrored for people who prefer YouTube.
- Co-streamers: GGG explicitly allows co-streaming, so your favorite PoE creator can legally rebroadcast with their own commentary — a good option if you want live reactions alongside the reveal.
There are new Twitch Drops tied to the event; GGG said it would announce the specific drops in the weeks before the show, so link your Twitch account to your PoE account ahead of time to claim them automatically.
What will GGG reveal about Path of Exile 3.30?
This is the real reason ExileCon matters this year. GGG's 3.30 Expansion Timeline post (October 12, 2026) states it plainly:
"Our next expansion for Path of Exile 1 will be released on November 13 (PST), with full details to be revealed at ExileCon 2026 this November."
That tells you the keynote is the 3.30 reveal in full. Based on how every prior league launch has been structured, expect the keynote to cover:
- The new challenge league — its name, its theme, and the headline mechanic that replaces Curse of the Allflame's Charts and Voyages.
- The 3.30 patch notes — balance changes, new skills and support gems, item and ascendancy reworks, and whatever archetype GGG decides to buff or nerf for the next three months.
- Atlas and endgame changes — historically a big part of every expansion, affecting how you build your Atlas passive tree and which farming lanes are strong on day one.
- Path of Exile 2 content — ExileCon features race finales and announcements for both games. PoE2's full 1.0 release is officially set for December 11, 2026, so expect a major PoE2 segment too.
What GGG will not do is leak the league before the keynote. As of the one-month post, the official line on teasers was simply: "Soon." So anything you read before November 6 claiming to know the 3.30 league name is speculation, not confirmation.
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Do I need a ticket to go to ExileCon 2026?
Only if you want to be in the room in Auckland. GGG released a very limited batch of in-person tickets that are on sale now, aimed at people who can physically attend the Aotea Centre. For everyone else, the answer is no — the announcements, dev panels, and race finales are all free to watch online. In-person attendees get to play new content hands-on and meet the team and creators, but none of the information is paywalled. If you are not flying to New Zealand, skip the ticket and watch the stream.
How this connects to your 3.29 endgame right now
ExileCon is a reveal, but it is also a countdown. Here is the timeline that actually affects your character:
- Now → November 9: 3.29 "Curse of the Allflame" is still live. This is your last window to finish challenges, farm the league mechanic, and cash out. Voyages are still the top money loop of the league.
- November 6-7 PST: ExileCon keynote — you learn exactly what 3.30 is.
- November 9, 1PM PST: the 3.29 Challenge League ends and its characters and stash migrate to Standard.
- November 13 PST: 3.30 launches. Fresh economy, fresh race.
The practical takeaway: do not sit on your 3.29 wealth waiting for the reveal. League currency loses most of its trade value the moment it migrates to Standard, so spend or convert it before November 9. If you want a full breakdown of what carries over and what becomes worthless, see what happens when a PoE league ends. And once the 3.30 keynote drops the patch notes, the build-specific prep begins — the pre-reveal checklist is in our how to prepare for 3.30 league start guide.
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FAQ
When is ExileCon 2026? ExileCon 2026 is held November 7-8 (New Zealand time) at the Aotea Centre in Auckland. For the livestream, the stream starts at 12PM PST on November 6 and 7, with the keynote at 1PM PST.
How do I watch ExileCon 2026? For free on Twitch (twitch.tv/pathofexile) and YouTube, across both days. Co-streaming is allowed, so you can also watch through a PoE content creator's rebroadcast. There are new Twitch Drops, so link your Twitch and PoE accounts beforehand.
What time is the ExileCon keynote? The keynote begins at 1PM PST on November 6, one hour after the stream opens at 12PM PST. That's 4PM ET / 9PM UK / 10PM CET.
Will GGG reveal Path of Exile 3.30 at ExileCon? Yes. GGG confirmed the full details of 3.30 — the new league name, mechanic, and patch notes — are revealed at ExileCon 2026, with the expansion launching November 13 (PST).
When does the 3.29 Curse of the Allflame league end? The 3.29 Challenge League ends at 1PM PST on November 9, 2026. Your characters and stash then move to Standard, and league-specific currency loses its trade value, so cash out before then.
Do I need a ticket to watch ExileCon 2026? No. A limited batch of in-person tickets is on sale for attending in Auckland, but the entire event — keynote, panels, race finals — is livestreamed free. You only need a ticket if you want to be there physically.
When does Path of Exile 3.30 launch? Path of Exile 3.30 launches November 13 (PST), four days after the 3.29 league ends. Path of Exile 2's full 1.0 release follows on December 11, 2026.
