Here’s everything to know about the inaugural season of The War Within’s WoW MDI circuit!
Blizzard has revealed its esports plans for the World of Warcraft (WoW) The War Within expansion. In addition to the Arena World Championship (AWC), the Mythic Dungeon International (MDI) circuit features lots of esports action. Read on for the Season 1 The War Within WoW MDI details, including the schedule, the prize pools, how to register, and more.
The War Within WoW MDI Season 1
Season 1 of WoW MDI for The War Within kicks off with the Time Trials phase on Oct. 16. Then, 16 teams get to enter the WoW MDI Groups phase starting Nov. 1. Only three teams from each group can advance to the WoW MDI Global Finals happening between Nov. 22 and Nov. 24. As for China, only two teams can enter the WoW MDI Global Finals.
The War Within WoW MDI schedule
Here is the schedule for The War Within WoW MDI Season 1. The games feature teams of five players from the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, and South Korea.
WoW MDI Phase | Team/Details | Dates | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Trials | Open sign ups, top 16 teams advance to the Group Stage | Oct. 16 to Oct. 21 | N/A |
| Group Stage (Group A) | 8 teams, 3 teams advance to the Global Finals | Nov. 1 to Nov. 3 | $30,000 USD |
| Group Stage (Group B) | 8 teams, 3 teams advance to the Global Finals | Nov. 8 to Nov. 10 | $30,000 USD |
| China | 8 teams, 2 teams advance to the Global Finals | N/A | N/A |
| Global Finals | 8 teams in total | Nov. 22 to Nov. 24 | $200,000 USD |
WoW MDI Group Stage prize pool
Each WoW MDI Group Stage tournament features a $30,000 USD prize pool. The table below breaks down the prizing per team.
Placement | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $9,000 USD |
| 2nd Place | $6,000 USD |
| 3rd Place | $5,000 USD |
| 4th Place | $4,000 USD |
| 5th Place | $2,000 USD |
| 6th Place | $2,000 USD |
| 7th Place | $1,000 USD |
| 8th Place | $1,000 USD |
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WoW MDI Global Finals prize pool
Meanwhile, the winning team at the WoW MDI Global Finals gets the bulk of the $200,000 USD prize pool.
Placement | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $80,000 USD |
| 2nd Place | $40,000 USD |
| 3rd Place | $30,000 USD |
| 4th Place | $20,000 USD |
| 5th and 6th Place | $10,000 USD |
| 7th and 8th Place | $5,000 USD |
How to register for WoW MDI The War Within Season 1
Folks can sign up for WoW MDI The War Within Season 1 through the Raider.IO website. According to Blizzard, teams that complete the Time Trials dungeons are also eligible for the Tempered Banner of the Algari.
The War Within WoW MDI Season 1 livestream
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