Everything to know about WoW MDI 2023
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World of Warcraft Mythic Dungeon International 2023 is here! Read on for the WoW MDI schedule, where to watch, prize pools, and winners.
The World of Warcraft Mythic Dungeon International (WoW MDI) event is back for 2023! After racing against the clock in the Time Trials phase, 24 teams made it to the WoW MDI Group Stage. Afterwards, eight teams advanced to the WoW MDI Global Finals.
Read on for the full WoW MDI schedule, prize pools, winners, and details!
WoW MDI 2023 schedule
Between Feb. 17 and Feb. 19, Group A teams raced through dungeons during the WoW MDI 2023 Group Stage. Teams Echo and Sloth came out on top. The action then continued with Group B between Feb. 24 to Feb. 26, with Perplexed Donuts earning spots in the WoW MDI 2023 Global Finals. This was followed by Monka and Thundered getting spots after the Group C matches.
As for the Last Stand Tournament, it ran from March 10 to March 12. Teams Legendary and Cheese secured the final two spots in the WoW MDI Global Finals.
WoW MDI 2023 Global Finals teams (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
WoW MDI 2023 results
Here is the full schedule alongside the WoW MDI 2023 results:
- Group A: Feb. 17 to Feb. 19 (Echo and Sloth)
- Group B: Feb. 24 to Feb. 26 (Perplexed and Donuts)
- Group C: March 3 to March 5 (Monka and Thundered)
- The Last Stand Tournament: March 10 to March 12 (Legendary and Cheese)
- Global Finals: March 31 to April 2 (TBD)
WoW MDI 2023 schedule (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Here's the prizing breakdown of the group stage:
WoW MDI Group Stage Prize Pool
Tournament Placement | Prize Award Per Team (USD) |
|---|---|
1st Place (Qualifies to Season Finals) | $9,000 |
2nd Place (Qualifies to Season Finals) | $6,000 |
3rd Place | $5,000 |
4th Place | $4,000 |
5th Place | $2,000 |
6th Place | $2,000 |
7th Place | $1,000 |
8th Place | $1,000 |
The Last Stand Tournament
After the WoW MDI Group Stage, the Last Stand Tournament will be the final chance for two World of Warcraft teams to claim a coveted spot in the WoW MDI Global Finals.
Below is the prize pool overview for this event:
WoW MDI Last Stand Tournament Prize Pool
Tournament Placement | Prize Award Per Team (USD) |
|---|---|
1st Place (Qualifies to Season Finals) | $9,000 |
2nd Place (Qualifies to Season Finals) | $8,000 |
3rd Place | $6,000 |
4th Place | $4,000 |
5th Place | $2,000 |
6th Place | $1,000 |
WoW MDI: where to watch and what to expect
Fans can catch all of the World of Warcraft esports action over on the game's official Twitch and YouTube channels. The matches are broadcast live on their scheduled dates at 10 a.m. PST each day. Supporters can also view the matches from the perspective of their favorite players via watch parties. Interested competitors need to register their watch parties in order to have them.
World of Warcraft Mythic Dungeon International broadcast talent (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
In additional to the English broadcasts, there will be ones available in French, German, and Spanish.
A prize pool of $420,000 USD will be available across the entire WoW MDI 2023 season, with $30,000 USD per Group Stage and a $300,000 USD prize pool for the WoW MDI Global Finals.
Here's the overview for the remaining prize pool:
WoW MDI Global Finals Prize Pool
Tournament Placement | Prize Award Per Team (USD) |
|---|---|
1st Place | $120,000 |
2nd Place | $80,000 |
3rd Place | $40,000 |
4th Place | $24,000 |
5th and 6th Place | $12,000 |
7th and 8th Place | $6,000 |
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