WoW Esports heats up this month as AWC and MDI Grand finals go live

Blizzard Entertainment is gearing up for an action-packed November as The War Within’s first competitive season reaches its thrilling finale. The month will feature two of World of Warcraft’s biggest esports showdowns: the Arena World Championship (AWC) and the Mythic Dungeon International (MDI) Grand Finals. These back-to-back online tournaments will decide the world’s top PvP and PvE teams, while also setting the stage for a long-awaited return to live competition at BlizzCon in 2026.

After months of intense qualifiers and group stages, the best arena teams on the planet will battle it out for a share of the $220,000 USD prize pool.

The event opens with a single-elimination gauntlet to determine the final main-bracket contender before transitioning to a double-elimination format—ensuring every match has high-stakes tension and room for redemption. Known for its dramatic reversals and fierce rivalries, the AWC continues to showcase WoW PvP at its finest.

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With legends like Liquid and Echo dominating past Dragonflight seasons, all eyes are now on the rising stars of The War Within.

Fans can expect top-tier analysis and entertainment from a seasoned broadcast crew including Eiya, Supatease, Venruki, and Ziqo, joined by guest commentators Azael and Dmachine.

The following weekend, attention shifts from gladiatorial combat to dungeon-running excellence. The MDI Global Finals take place from November 21–23, starting at 9:45 a.m. PST. Eight elite teams will compete in a race against the clock, pushing keystones to their limits across some of the most punishing dungeons in Azeroth.

With $300,000 USD on the line, precision and teamwork will be key—one misstep could spell disaster.

The War Within expansion has introduced a fresh set of challenges, forcing teams to adapt to new dungeon layouts, abilities, and boss mechanics. This evolution promises one of the most unpredictable and exciting MDI finals to date. Viewers will be guided through the chaos by the expert commentary team of Dratnos, Meeix, Naguura, Rookuri, Tettles, and Xyronic.

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To celebrate the season’s climax, Blizzard is offering exclusive Twitch Drops for viewers tuning into either weekend’s broadcast. Fans can unlock the Ensemble: Violet Sweatsuit transmog set, while community streamers can apply to co-stream the action and bring their own flair to the events. Updated team rosters and brackets are available on Raider.IO.

Beyond the competition, Blizzard used this esports finale to tease an even bigger announcement—the full return of live WoW esports at BlizzCon 2026. In a short teaser, the company called BlizzCon a place of “competition, celebration, and home,” signaling a renewed commitment to bringing fans and players back together in person. After years of mostly online events, the news has been met with huge excitement across the community.

Capping off a landmark season, the AWC and MDI Grand Finals are more than just tournaments—they’re a celebration of skill, dedication, and the evolving spirit of World of Warcraft. With new champions set to rise and the live stage waiting on the horizon, Blizzard’s future in esports looks brighter than ever.