October 23 update: Blizzard confirmed that the WoW Forever beta closed on October 23, 2026. This article records the September 17 opening announcement. See the current access guide for name reservation and launch planning.
WoW Forever beta is set to open after the September 17 developer Q&A. Wowhead reports that Blizzard shared the timing on r/classicwow.
When is the Forever Q&A?
Blizzard schedules the Forever segment for 10:30 a.m. PDT / 1:30 p.m. EDT / 18:30 BST / 19:30 CEST. Modern WoW starts half an hour earlier.
The stream is on Warcraft’s official Twitch and YouTube channels, with a replay available afterward.
When can you log in?
The beta follows the Q&A; the stream’s start time is not the server-opening time. No fixed opening hour is given in the announcement covered by Wowhead.
Before settling in, check your beta access and make sure you’re using the Battle.net account with access. While you wait, try a build in the talent calculator.
Sources & credits
- WoW Forever Beta Launches Immediately After Live Q&A ↗
- Watch the World of Warcraft Live Q&A 17 September ↗
- Thank You for Testing the WoW Forever Beta! ↗
- Claim Your World of Warcraft: Forever Character Names ↗
- Pre-Purchase the World of Warcraft: Forever Collector’s Edition ↗