Where to Go on the Official D&D Site to Watch, Read, or Play

The official D&D site (dungeonsanddragons.com) is a hub that points you to different destinations depending on what you want to do: watch videos, read news, build a character, or find a Dungeon Master. Use the guide below to jump straight to the right section.

If You Want to Watch

The site's homepage features a "Watch the Premiere" section and video content you can play directly or via YouTube.

• Dungeon Masters: Arcana Campaign Finale — a live-play finale you can watch from the news feed.
• Warlock gameplay reveal — shows how forbidden magic works across exploration, traversal, and combat.
• Community actual plays — including Baldur's Gate 3 cast playing D&D live, a Forgotten Realms official one-shot, and Dungeons & Defense with the Kansas City Chiefs.
• "Inside the 40 Years Long D&D Game" — a longer-form watch for people interested in long-running campaigns.

Videos are labeled "Watch on YouTube" or "Watch Now," so you can choose to stay on the page or open the external player.

If You Want to Read News and Articles

Scroll to "Articles and updates from across realms" and "The Latest from Across the D&D Multiverse." This is where the site collects:

• Campaign and livestream announcements (e.g., Dungeon Masters: Arcana finale, Gen Con 2026 actual play).
• Product and partner news (e.g., Idle Champions character additions, Dark Horse Comics series).
• Designer interviews and features (e.g., how C.L. Polk crafted The Feywild Job).
• A "View All News" link to browse the full archive.

If you want a single feed of official announcements, start here rather than the video sections.

If You Want to Play or Build a Character

The site directs new and returning players to D&D Beyond for actual play tools.

• "Create Your Hero" — build your first D&D character.
• "Go on your first adventure" — a starting point for new players.
• "Continue Your Journey" — for players returning to an existing campaign.
• D&D Beyond Roadmap — shows what tools and features are planned.

Note that character building and campaign management happen on D&D Beyond, not on the marketing homepage itself. The official site acts as the entry point; the tools live on the linked platform.

If You Need a Dungeon Master

The "Need a DM? StartPlaying's Got You" section links to StartPlaying, which lists 1,000+ professional Dungeon Masters. This is the site's recommended route if you want a paid, hosted game rather than organizing one yourself.

If You Want Community

The "Community Highlights" area covers:

• Dungeons & Dragons Fan Expo: London — scheduled for September 4–5, 2027, at The O2.
• D&D on Discord — described as a space for players of any experience level to share culture, memes, and stories.

Quick Reference

Start with the section that matches your goal; each links out to the specific tool or platform where the activity actually happens.