Blizzard have shared all the details on this week’s AWC start! We have the exact dates for the individual cups, and streams, the stream caster lineup, and signups available as well!
Beginning October 3, the Arena World Championship roars back into action for the final season of The War Within!
Steel yourself for the battles ahead as the Arena World Championship once again calls the greatest gladiators of Azeroth to prove their might. Every clash is a test of skill, resolve, and strategy, as the best of the best fight for their place in PvP history.
Season 3 of the Arena World Championship will feature three qualification Cups, in which teams compete for points. From there, the top three point-earning teams will advance to the culmination of the competition: the Grand Finals. The following top five point-earning teams will have another chance at making it big, as they’ll face off in the Gauntlet and compete for the final spot in their region’s Grand Finals.
How to Watch and Get Involved
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Want to experience the action from a new angle? Many of your favorite competitors will co-stream the tournament, offering their own perspective on every match. Or, step into the spotlight yourself, sign up to host your own AWC Co-Stream via the Watch Party Form, and share the action with your community.
Returning this season, the Open Bracket Watch Party! Join the AWC Discord for all the details and get a front-row seat to the excitement of the Open Bracket.
Details
- Broadcast Dates:
- Cup 1: October 3–5
- Cup 2: October 10–12
- Cup 3: October 17–19
- Gauntlet: November 14
- Grand Finals: November 15–16
- Broadcast Start Time: 10:00 am (PDT) / 7:00 pm (CEST)
- Format: Double Elimination, Best-of-5. Grand Finals Best-of-7.
Talent
Sign-Up Today
While Cup 1 is underway, registration is still open for the remaining Cups. Register on Raider.IO today and secure your chance to earn the new Season 3 Astral Champion’s Prestigious Banner, available exclusively through AWC participation.
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