World of Warcraft esports is leveling up! This year we\u2019re bringing you more ways to participate, more teams, and more live action for everyone watching at home. So if you have a competitive bone in your body (and who doesn\u2019t?), read on for an overview of the exciting changes. There are many ways you, your team, and your community can get involved.<\/p>\n
More Teams, More Action<\/p>\n
This year, there\u2019ll be more opportunities to prove your teams\u2019 prowess on the world stage:<\/p>\n
\u2022Extra qualifier cups in North America and Europe, giving more teams the chance to shine.
\n \u2022Open signups: you don\u2019t need an Arena rating to sign on the dotted line. What\u2019s stopping you?
\n \u2022The top eight teams will be broadcast live, giving your team the chance to show off epic skills and the audience good reason to cheer on the teams they\u2019re passionate about.
\n \u2022Prize pool of $6,000. Each.<\/p>\n
Points Win Prizes: How to Qualify<\/p>\n
To advance, teams can earn points through a variety of events:<\/p>\n
\u2022Online Arena Cups award points to the top teams, so the teams with the most points qualify to their regional LAN event.
\n \u2022Teams can sign up to compete in as many cups in their region as they want. Go, go, go!
\n \u2022Approved community-run events can also award points\u2014so what better reason to encourage your community to get involved? The more points you have, the more chance you have of qualifying. Simple as that.<\/p>\n
How Points Are Awarded<\/p>\n
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th<\/p>\n
Online Arena Cup 160 80 36 20 12<\/p>\n
Approved Community Events 40 20 12 8 N\/A<\/p>\n
Note that points are earned by teams, not individuals, so leaving your team means leaving some of your points behind. Safety in numbers, friends!<\/p>\n
Regional Championship Events\u2014Claim Your Crown!\u202212 teams for NA and EU\u2014up from 8 last year.<\/p>\n
\u2022All regional events are LAN-based, with teams competing in person.
\nThe WoW Arena World Championship Finals\u202212 teams\u2014up from 8 last year.
\n\u2022Latin America now has a dedicated spot and China will be represented by a second team\u2014get your game on, wherever you are.<\/p>\n