Blizzard Entertainment is gearing up for an electrifying conclusion to The War Within Season 3 of World of Warcraft esports. The company has unveiled exciting plans for the Arena World Championship (AWC) and Mythic Dungeon International (MDI) Grand Finals, promising an exhilarating end to the season. These events are a must-see for any WoW esports fan, as both competitions will be streamed live on the official Warcraft Twitch and YouTube channels.
AWC Grand Finals
Reports suggest the AWC Grand Finals will occur from November 14th–16th. The thrilling competition starts with a single-elimination gauntlet to determine which team will be the final qualifier for the Grand Finals’ double-elimination bracket. The top four teams from each region will compete for the championship title and a share of the $220,000 (~£176,000) prize pool. Matches kick off at 10 a.m. PST with on-air talent including Gillian ‘Eiya’ Long and Sid ‘Supatease’ Compston. Viewers can also gain the exclusive Ensemble: Violet Sweatsuit transmog set via Twitch Drops throughout the weekend. For those eager to learn more about team rosters and bracket updates, Raider.IO is the go-to source.
MDI Global Finals
Following the AWC, the MDI Global Finals are slated for November 21st–23rd. This competition will see eight teams race to complete the highest-level keys under a keystone-pushing format. The event begins at 9:45 a.m. PST, featuring a prize pool of $300,000 (~£240,000). Notable talent like Tristan ‘Dratnos’ Killeen and Caroline ‘Naguura’ Forer will provide commentary. Fans can earn the Violet Sweatsuit transmog by tuning in on Twitch or YouTube. Raider.IO hosts the full list of participating teams.
The excitement doesn’t end here. Blizzard announced that both tournaments will return to BlizzCon in 2026, marking it as a space of ‘competition,’ ‘celebration,’ and ‘home.’ The grand finals of AWC and MDI are set to conclude The War Within Season 3 in a spectacular fashion, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what’s next.