Aloha! Katowice will once again roll out the red carpet and be the heart of Polish esports when, starting on July 14, the city will host the summer final of the Arena World Championship.
Spectator's Guide to the WoW Arena World Championship Summer Finals
Katowice will once again roll out the red carpet and be the core of the Esports Poland when, starting on July 14, the city will host the Arena World Championship summer final. The 2018 format includes four teams from Europe and four from North America, who will face off in the largest battle between Western teams ever fought outside of BlizzCon. The winner will win a share of the $ 100 prize pool and earn a place in the WoW Arena World Championship at BlizzCon.
This is what you have to know to enjoy the summer finale:
Issuance calendar
| 14 July | 15 July |
|---|---|
|
9: 00 PDT |
9: 00 PDT |
|
12: 00 EDT |
12: 00 EDT |
|
18:00 EST |
18:00 EST |
Broadcasts
English: Twitch.tv/Warcraft
French: Twitch.tv/WarcraftFR
German: Twitch.tv/WarcraftDE
Russian: Twitch.tv/WarcraftRU
Format and Awards
Total Prize: $ 100
- 1.er place: $ 50 and direct ticket to BlizzCon
- 2nd place: $ 20
- 3.er position: $ 10
- 4th place: $ 8000
- 5th-6th place: $ 4000
- 7th-8th place: $ 2000
Opening matchups
- 18:00 CEST - The Move vs. XRB to the Moon
- 19:00 CEST - Method Orange vs. Ascendant
- 20:00 CEST - Method Black vs. Super Rejects
- 21:00 CEST - Super Frogs vs. Tempo Storm
- 22:00 CEST - Top draw
- 23:00 CEST - Top draw
- CEST - Bottom Frame
- CEST - Bottom Frame
European squads at the AWC
| Method Black | Ascending | Storm Weather | XRB to the Moon |
|---|---|---|---|
|
whaazz |
Vilaye |
Alec |
wallirik |
|
Chas |
Maro |
minpojke |
zeepeye |
|
raiku |
Akrololz |
Nixie |
loony |
|
swappy |
ratapai |
jme |
blizo |
North American squads at the AWC
| The move | Super frogs | Method Orange | Super Rejects |
|---|---|---|---|
|
pokeboo |
chanimals |
cdew |
Round |
|
Wizk |
chunli |
trill |
smexxin |
|
absterge |
kubzy |
Month |
Envious |
|
jellybeans |
wealthyman |
samiyan |
Thugonomics |
How are the things going
The summer season has had a continuous mix of stories of dominance and possible redemption. In Europe, Method Black and Ascendant have battled for the top position throughout the year, although in the end they prevailed first with their superior multi-class skills. Meanwhile, Tempo Storm, with champions Alec and Niksi among its ranks, has managed to re-establish itself among the best in Europe after struggling in the spring season. The Move has achieved in North America the same as Method Black in Europe, relentlessly taking 480 points out of the 540 available. Since the spring season in which he missed the final, he has edged out direct rivals such as Super Frogs and Method Orange to reach the summer final as a seed. We are in the middle of the year, and BlizzCon is getting closer and closer for these eight teams. Now that Spring Finals winner Reformed will not compete in the Summer Finals, all eight teams at this event are all staring at their direct pass to BlizzCon and a chance to join the battle for Azeroth.
Where to comment on the event
Stop by to comment on the games!
Find Out More
Visit the AWC website (in English) if you want more information about this tournament and about the competitive side of the Arena de WoW.