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Blizzard has revealed its esports plans for the World of Warcraft (WoW) The War Within expansion. These plans pertain to the Arena World Championship (AWC) and Mythic Dungeon International (MDI). Read on for the Season 1 The War Within WoW AWC details, including how to sign up, the prize pools, and where to watch the esports action.
The War Within WoW AWC Season 1
WoW AWC Season 1 for The War Within starts on Sept. 25, featuring four AWC Cups, the AWC Gauntlet, and the AWC Grand Finals. The top three teams from the AWC Cups advance directly to the AWC Grand Finals. Meanwhile, the bottom five must compete in the AWC Gauntlet for the final and fourth spot.
WoW The War Within AWC schedule
The broadcast for Season 1 begins on Sept. 27 and concludes on Nov. 17. Each WoW AWC Cup has a combined $20,000 USD prize pool. The same goes for the AWC Gauntlet. Meanwhile, the WoW AWC Grand Final has a combined $300,000 USD prize pool.
WoW The War Within | Open Bracket | Broadcast | Total Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWC Cup 1 | Sept. 25 | Sept. 27 to Sept. 29 | $20,000 USD |
| AWC Cup 2 | Oct. 2 | Oct. 4 to Oct. 6 | $20,000 USD |
| AWC Cup 3 | Oct. 9 | Oct. 11 to Oct. 13 | $20,000 USD |
| AWC Cup 4 | Oct. 16 | Oct. 18 to 20 | $20,000 USD |
| AWC Gauntlet | N/A | Nov. 15 | $20,000 USD |
| The War Within Grand Finals | N/A | Nov. 16 to Nov. 17 | $300,000 USD |
The War Within Season 1 WoW AWC Cup prize pool and points
Placement | Points Per Team Per Region | Prize Per Team Per Region |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | 120 points | $5,000 USD |
| 2nd Place | 100 points | $2,800 USD |
| 3rd Place | 80 points | $1,600 USD |
| 4th Place | 60 points | $600 USD |
| 5th and 6th Place | 40 points | N/A |
| 7th and 8th Place | 20 points | N/A |
| 9th to 12th Place | 12 points | N/A |
WoW AWC Gauntlet prize pool
Placement | Prize Award Per Team Per Region |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $2,500 USD |
| 2nd Place | $2,500 USD |
| 3rd Place | $2,500 USD |
| 4th Place | $2,500 USD |
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The War Within WoW AWC Grand Finals prize pool
Placement | Prize Per Team Per Region |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $70,000 USD |
| 2nd Place | $40,000 USD |
| 3rd Place | $25,000 USD |
| 4th Place | $15,000 USD |
How to sign up for WoW AWC The War Within Season 1
Interested players in North America (NA) and Europe (EU) can register for the esports action via the Raider.IO website. We've also included the registration links for each WoW AWC Cup below for your convenience.
Where to watch the tournaments
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