#1 - April 23, 2017, 1:16 a.m.
Blizzard Post

Cup #1 of the WoW® Arena World Championship goes live Saturday 8th April. To keep up with the action, tune in to the broadcast at 10.30am PDT, with matches kicking off at 11am PDT sharp. Don’t miss out!

Here’s where to catch the action, Saturday 8th at 11am PDT

The Teams You Will See

Eight intrepid teams are fighting for glory in Cup #1 for North America.

Panda Global

Fragment Apparel
Rubcub Paladin Maldiva Warlock
Roastyz Rogue Kolo Druid, Shaman
Chanimal Warlock, Priest Mes Demon Hunter, Death Knight, Warrior
Wealthyman Mage, Shaman

Meatballs

Sneaky Snakes
Nollij Druid Amne Priest, Paladin
Ozz Warlock, Shaman Reedz Hunter
Rodak Demon Hunter Vellido Death Knight, Shaman
Ziffy Warlock Sychzy Druid

Vim N Vinegar 

Union
Kaska Shaman Joxi Shaman, Druid, Demon Hunter
Vanguards Paladin, Shaman                  Sethcurry Monk, Shaman
Yoske Hunter Roscoe Warlock
Borngood Paladin Brian Paladin

Method

Tempo Storm
Cdew Shaman, Druid Jahmilli Mage, Shaman
Snutz Warlock, Warrior Pikaboo Rogue, Warrior
Bean Druid Gorecki Druid, Paladin
Samiyam Mage

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Round One Of The Championship

This is the very first event for teams hoping to make it to the WoW® Arena World Championship final at BlizzCon. So what’s it all about? It’s about epic players—masters of their craft—pitted against one another to show-off gameplay and win the day. It’s a test of mental strength, reaction time and pure passion. Check out last year’s Championship winning moment here.

Points Promote Players – Get Involved!

Cup Events
  • 1st place: $3,000, 160 points
  • 2nd place: $1,500, 80 points
  • 3rd place: $1,000, 36 points
  • 4th place: $500, 20 points
  • 5th and 6th places: 12 points each      
Approved Community Events
  • 1st place: 40 points
  • 2nd place: 20 points
  • 3rd place: 12 points
  • 4th place: 8 points
  • 5th and 6th places: N/A

Find out more in our Arena World Championship announcement here.

Want In On The Action?

We want to see a ton of community involvement, and strongly recommend some of you out there hold your own events. Not only will you be part of the action, you’ll help teams place higher on the ladder— as approved community events award points too! Want to know more? Get in touch. Want to run your own event? Apply here.

Good luck to all the teams, and see you tomorrow during the stream!