The World of Warcraft Arena World Championship is back! Here’s everything you need to know about it, including where to sign up, how it works, the prize pools, and more.
The World of Warcraft Arena World Championship (WoW AWC) event is back for another season! Which team will claim victory in Dragonflight Embers of Neltharion? Read on for the WoW AWC Season 2 schedule, where to watch, what's at stake, and more.
WoW AWC Season 2 schedule
After registration closes on June 9, WoW AWC Season 2 Cup 1 will begin on June 16. This will be followed by a few more weekends of esports action. The next tournaments will start on June 23, June 30, and July 7.
- 1st Cup: June 16 to June 18
- 2nd Cup: June 23 to June 25
- 3rd Cup: June 30 to July 2
- 4th Cup: July 7 to July 9
Interested players in North America and Europe can now sign up for the tournament via GameBattles. Participants can also earn the Smoldering Banner of the Aspects item in World of Warcraft.
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How it works and where to watch
Teams of three will duke it out against each other for points and their share of the WoW AWC Season 2 Cup prize pool. The top eight teams will head to the last stages of the tournament.
Then, the top three teams will advance to the Season 2 Finals. As for the remaining teams, they will fight in the WoW AWC Gauntlet for the last Season 2 Finals spot.
World of Warcraft Arena World Championship prize pools
Each WoW AWC Cup will feature a $10,000 USD prize pool and points. The ultimate goal will be to earn enough points to qualify for the Season 2 Finals or the AWC Gauntlet.
Below is the prize pool overview for each WoW AWC Season 2 Cup:
WoW AWC Season 2 Cup Prize Pool and Points | Tournament Placement Point Award Per Team Prize Award Per Team (USD) | 1st Place 120 points $5,000 | 2nd Place 100 points $2,800 | 3rd Place 80 points $1,600 | 4th Place 60 points $600 | 5th and 6th Place 40 points No cash prize | 7th and 8th Place 20 points No cash prize | 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Place 12 points No cash prize |
Here is the prize pool for the Season 2 Finals per region:
WoW AWC Season 2 Finals Prize Pool (Per Region) | Tournament Placement Prize Award Per Team (USD) | 1st Place $70,000 | 2nd Place $40,000 | 3rd Place $25,000 | 4th Place $15,000 | 5th Place (AWC Gauntlet) $2,500 | 6th Place (AWC Gauntlet) $2,500 | 7th Place (AWC Gauntlet) $2,500 | 8th Place (AWC Gauntlet) $2,500 |
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