- By MuggleNet Editorial Staff
- 29 Aug, 2026
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The wait is almost over. Back to Hogwarts 2026 takes place Tuesday, September 1, bringing a full day of Harry Potter celebrations, announcements, events, and new Wizarding World experiences.
The official Back to Hogwarts livestream begins at 5:00 p.m. British Summer Time (BST) on September 1. That’s 12:00 p.m. ET, 11:00 a.m. CT, 10:00 a.m. MT, and 9:00 a.m. PT in the United States, or 6:00 p.m. CEST across much of Europe. You can follow the livestream below while MuggleNet reports on the biggest news and developments throughout the day.
Back to Hogwarts marks the Wizarding World’s annual celebration of September 1, the day students traditionally board the Hogwarts Express and return to Hogwarts for a new school year. This year’s festivities include the official livestream, celebrations in London, new experiences and attractions, and a growing slate of announcements from across the Harry Potter franchise.
MuggleNet will be covering Back to Hogwarts 2026 throughout the day, with news from the livestream, updates from the London events, details on newly announced experiences, and other developments as they happen. Watch the official broadcast below, then keep checking MuggleNet and our social channels for continuing coverage, highlights, photos, and everything else coming out of this year’s celebration.
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What time does the Back to Hogwarts 2026 livestream start?
The Back to Hogwarts 2026 livestream begins Tuesday, September 1, at 5:00 p.m. BST. That’s 12:00 p.m. ET, 11:00 a.m. CT, 10:00 a.m. MT, and 9:00 a.m. PT.
Where can I watch the Back to Hogwarts 2026 livestream?
The official livestream can be watched on this page on MuggleNet through the embedded YouTube broadcast and across all official Harry Potter channels.
What is Back to Hogwarts?
Back to Hogwarts is the annual Wizarding World celebration held around September 1, the date Hogwarts students traditionally return to school for the new academic year.
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