Everything to know about WoW MDI 2023

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

World of Warcraft Mythic Dungeon International 2023 has concluded! Read on for the WoW MDI details and winners.

The World of Warcraft Mythic Dungeon International (WoW MDI) event just concluded for 2023! After racing against the clock in the Time Trials phase, 24 teams made it to the WoW MDI Group Stage. Afterwards, eight teams advanced to the WoW MDI Global Finals. Echo players came out on top!

Read on for the full WoW MDI schedule, prize pools, winners, and details!

WoW MDI 2023 schedule

Between Feb. 17 and Feb. 19, Group A teams raced through dungeons during the WoW MDI 2023 Group Stage. Teams Echo and Sloth came out on top. The action then continued with Group B between Feb. 24 to Feb. 26, with Perplexed Donuts earning spots in the WoW MDI 2023 Global Finals. This was followed by Mandatory and Thundered getting spots after the Group C matches. Mandatory was previously known as Monka.

As for the Last Stand Tournament, it ran from March 10 to March 12. Teams Legendary and Cheese secured the final two spots in the WoW MDI Global Finals. After competing against Mandatory in the final match, Echo became the six-time WoW MDI Global Finals champions!

WoW MDI 2023 Global Finals teams (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
WoW MDI 2023 Global Finals teams (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

WoW MDI 2023 results

Here is the full schedule alongside the WoW MDI 2023 results:

WoW MDI 2023 schedule (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
WoW MDI 2023 schedule (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Here's the prizing breakdown of the group stage:

WoW MDI Group Stage Prize Pool

Tournament Placement
Prize Award Per Team (USD)
1st Place (Qualifies to Season Finals)$9,000
2nd Place (Qualifies to Season Finals)$6,000
3rd Place$5,000
4th Place$4,000
5th Place$2,000
6th Place$2,000
7th Place$1,000
8th Place$1,000

The Last Stand Tournament

The Last Stand Tournament was the final chance for two World of Warcraft teams to claim a coveted spot in the WoW MDI Global Finals.

Here's the prizing breakdown of this event:

WoW MDI Last Stand Tournament Prize Pool

Tournament Placement
Prize Award Per Team (USD)
1st Place (Qualifies to Season Finals)$9,000
2nd Place (Qualifies to Season Finals)$8,000
3rd Place$6,000
4th Place$4,000
5th Place$2,000
6th Place$1,000

WoW MDI: where to watch and what to expect

Fans caught all of the World of Warcraft esports action over on the game's official Twitch and YouTube channels. The matches were broadcast live on their scheduled dates at 10 a.m. PST each day. Supporters also viewed the matches from the perspective of their favorite players thanks to watch parties.

World of Warcraft Mythic Dungeon International broadcast talent (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
World of Warcraft Mythic Dungeon International broadcast talent (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

In additional to the English broadcasts, there were ones available in French, German, and Spanish.

A prize pool of $420,000 USD was featured across the entire WoW MDI 2023 season, with $30,000 USD per Group Stage and a $300,000 USD prize pool for the WoW MDI Global Finals.

WoW MDI Global Finals Prize Pool

Tournament Placement
Prize Award Per Team (USD)
1st Place$120,000
2nd Place$80,000
3rd Place$40,000
4th Place$24,000
5th and 6th Place$12,000
7th and 8th Place$6,000

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