Get Ready for the 2025 Hearthstone World Championship!

After a year of jaw-dropping plays, relentless practice, and unforgettable action, the 2025 Hearthstone Masters Tour is heading to its grand finale: the Hearthstone World Championship! From December 18 - 21, this four-day celebration of competitive Hearthstone will feature 16 of the world's best players battling for their share of the $500,000 prize pool. We've got everything you need to know: how to watch, the tournament format, and how you can score some free packs along the way.

What you need to know

• Dates:
  • Thursday, December 18 - Sunday, December 21
  • Starting each day at 7:00 a.m. PST (4:00 p.m. CEST)
• Format: 4-deck, Best-of-5 Conquest with one ban
  • Day 1: Groups A&B Initial and Winners matches
  • Day 2: Groups C&D Initial and Winners matches
  • Day 3: Elimination and Decider matches for all groups
  • Day 4: Quarterfinals through Grand Final

Thanks to the four-day broadcast, every single match will be shown, so you won't miss a moment of the action.

• Prize Pool: $500,000
• Drops: Earn up to 8 Across the Timeways packs while watching on Twitch. Watch for 2 hours each day to claim your packs.
• Choose Your Champion: Pick a competitor in the World Championship. The better they finish, the more packs you earn, up to 5 packs*.
  • Choose your Champion is now live!

* Please note: Packs from Choose Your Champion may be delayed due to the tournament's proximity to the holiday season.

• Co-Streamers: Want to share the World Championship action with your audience? Fill out this application. If selected, you can co-stream the tournament on your channel.
• Casters: Edelweiss, Lorinda, Raven, Sottle + Special Guests!
• Streams:
  • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/playhearthstone
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Hearthstone

Players

Keep up with all the latest Hearthstone Esports news and content on our social media, and join our competitive Discord server to connect with players, share strategies, and learn how you can become a competitor yourself.

We'll see you in the Tavern!