All roads lead to gamescom for World of Warcraft competitors in Europe! From August 23–26, 12 top-ranked arena teams from across the continent will throw down in Cologne, Germany at the World of Warcraft European Championship Finals.
Where to Watch
English: Twitch - Warcraft
Russian: Twitch - fritterus
When to Watch
Wednesday, August 23 - 3:00 a.m. PDT
Thursday, August 24 - 5:00 a.m. PDT
Friday, August 25 - 5:00 a.m. PDT
Saturday, August 26 - 3:30 a.m. PDT
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PvP pros have been duking it out in community events and official qualifier cups to secure their places at gamescom. Now we’re set for a showdown among some of the best:
A dominant force in recent years, Method won the Arena World Championship in 2015 before defending their title in 2016. Will they maintain their momentum at gamescom?
With a total of nine BlizzCon appearances among its players, Northern Gaming Blue is one of the most experienced teams in the tournament. As defending European Champions, they’ll be eager to score another win in front of their army of fans.
Relative newcomers to the competitive scene, no members of the Rockets Esports roster had appeared in a World of Warcraft tournament prior to the beginning of 2017. Seemingly unfazed, they’ve spent recent months ripping through opponents to earn their spot at the European Championship Finals.
Of course, there’s fortune on the line as teams engage in ruthless combat for the lion’s share of $100,000 USD. Check out the prize pool distribution below:
| Placement | Team Total (USD) |
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| 1st | $50,000 |
| 2nd | $20,000 |
| 3rd | $12,000 |
| 4th | $8,000 |
| 5th & 6th | $5,000 |
But there’s more than money at stake—the top four teams from the gamescom event will also qualify for the World of Warcraft Arena World Championship Finals at BlizzCon later this year.
For the latest news and standings, head over to the 2017 Arena World Championship page. If you can’t make it to gamescom this year, follow World of Warcraft on Twitch to catch all the action via live stream.