AWC and MDI Grand Finals at BlizzCon 2026
The Arena World Championship and Mythic Dungeon International Grand Finals return to BlizzCon 2026 on September 12 and 13, marking the first time these premier World of Warcraft esports events have been held at the convention since 2019.
Top teams from around the globe will compete for the BlizzCon trophy and a share of the $600,000 combined prize pool. The event brings together the world's best WoW players for a series of high-stakes matches that conclude a year of intense competition.
For the first time, the Grand Finals will be broadcast not only on the official "Warcraft" Twitch and YouTube channels but also through a network of costreamers broadcasting live from within the BlizzCon halls. On Day 1, viewers can follow the Mythic Dungeon International action with costreamers including Zerator (French), Kimuh (German), and English-language streams from Maximum, Megasett, and Hopeful. Day 2 will feature the Arena World Championship with costreamers Kimuh (German) and English-language streams from Pikaboo, Absterge, and Xaryu.
The Mythic Dungeon International Grand Finals begin on September 12 at 12:45 pm PDT / 9:45 pm CEST. The four top teams will face off in a single-elimination best-of-3 bracket, culminating in a best-of-5 Grand Finals. These matches will feature the new Season 2 dungeon maps and tougher keystones, testing the strategic speedrunning skills of the world's best dungeon teams.

The Arena World Championship Grand Finals take place on September 13, starting at 10:45 am PDT / 7:45 pm CEST. Six teams will compete in a single-elimination best-of-5 bracket, with the Grand Finals decided in a best-of-7 series. This event marks the return of cross-region matches, pitting the best players from Europe, North America, and China against one another in a bid for the AWC BlizzCon Champions title.
Viewers can stay updated on the latest WoW esports news and highlights through official social media channels. Additional details regarding the full schedule and new Twitch Drops available while watching BlizzCon live can be found on the official World of Warcraft website.