The 2023 World Series of Warzone Global Finals are fast approaching, with the 50 best trios across the globe locked in and ready to win their share of the $600k Finals prize pool.
The World Series of Warzone has been an annual event since it first launched in 2021, with hundreds of players across North America and Europe battling through qualifiers to take on the best in the main event.
In the past, we’ve seen duos and trios matches as well as the highly-anticipated SoloYolo $100k tournament, most notably won by retired CDL pro Seth ‘Scump’ Abner in 2021.
Now, the series is back, culminating in an international LAN final in London, England on September 16. Here’s all the information you need to follow the crowning tournament before Modern Warfare 3 changes Warzone completely.
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World Series of Warzone 2023 stream
The Global Finals of the World Series of Warzone are set to be streamed live on the official Call of Duty Twitch channel, just as the regional qualifiers were.
The stream started at 2.30PM BST (9.30AM ET/6.30 AM PT) on Saturday, September 6, with the first map scheduled for 3 PM BST. With six maps and the Solo YOLO, you can expect the tournament to last a good few hours.
World Series of Warzone 2023 results
Trios standings
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biffle, Sage, Shifty | 218.2 |
| 2 | HisokaT42, Skullface & Mayappo | 143.4 |
| 3 | Almond, newbz & Tommey | 139.4 |
| 4 | Deus Amir, Castillo & zDark | 125.8 |
| 5 | WarsZ, V8 KINGAJ & PrxdigyEU_ | 102.2 |
| 6 | JoeWo, bbreadman & Lymax | 102.2 |
| 7 | Braxtvn, empathy & Finessen | 99.8 |
| 8 | boogs, Benzei & stukex | 92.8 |
| 9 | Stewo, Patzukka & Enxiun | 80.2 |
| 10 | Jukeyz, iVisionSR & Lenun | 76.4 |
Solo results
The winner of the winner-takes-all SoloYOLO match was Skullface, who took out Spazs, Authorized, and Bbreadman in the final minute, holding the high ground to rain down fire on them before jumping at Bbreadman, who was using a Riot Shield for protection.
He secured himself a nice $100,000 on top of his share of the $80,000 for placing second in the trios tournament, making it a very successful day for him.
ICE IN HIS VEINS @realskullface49 💰 Your $100,000 Solo Yolo Champion! 💰 pic.twitter.com/yr7ttR5Lq6
— Call of Duty Esports (@COD_Esports) September 16, 2023
World Series of Warzone 2023 Global Finals
The Global Finals is set to bring the best 50 trios from across the globe to London, England, on September 16, to compete for $600,000 — including the $100,000 Solo YOLO tournament.
The finals will consist of 20 teams from Europe and 20 teams from North America qualifying, as well as a further 10 trios from other regions. Here’s the full list of teams:
| Almond, Newbz, Tommey | Aydan, HateAdriann, Rated | JoeWo, Bbreadman, Lymax | Hisokat42, Skullface, Mayappo | Envader, Huntisity, Sway |
| Nickool, Picnickbasket, Wagnificent | Vonbot, Knofoe, Dongy | Ebatez, Djmas, zSmit | Ahtract, Smixie, Flxnked | Swagg, SuperEvan, Colorss |
| Biffle, Sage, Shifty | Destroy, ClutchBelk, ZLaner | Elolam, Jtecc, Tenux | Braxtvn, Empathy, Finessen | Sherro, Jackal, Scriptehh |
| Intechs, Braalik, Bulieve | Natedogg, Rxul, Tappa | Reedr, Authorized, Luvey | Clowhn, Fried, Ceighth | TheDezmond, NiicoInfinite, Crowder |
| Jukeyz, iVisionSR, Lenun | SavyUltras90, Bblade, Wartex | Meekz, Santifyy, BennoJr | Stewo, Patzukka, Enxiun | AbWizz, Oekiy, Fifakill |
| Echo1867, Bubblect, Tomsterbom | Jamafando, LouiCM, Vapulear | 2Stronkk, Kubi50, Solitude | Itscored, Hallow, Zaakk7 | AyzenLR, Gromalok, iHeedz |
| GGunz, Ethan, BBlitz | Warsz, V8 Kingaj, PrxdigyEU | MethodzSick, Camzzz17, Dagat1 | Boogs, Benzei, Stukex | Klavsen, IlGody, GoatDJ_ |
| Tony White, XSw33zy, Spaszfls | Infernal, Breelloo, Cong | Roocket, Zachar, Moorpheus | Shukz, PaceTG7, Melvin | TheTacticalBrit, Peet3rz, EUGhostt |
| Zepa, Levi, Teenie | Diegossauro, Lage_fps, robson528 | xizx7, Wahdawi, i_hmoodx | LuKinas, HardTrevs, Horid | Rodrigo, KNGMATII, iZund |
| Castillo, Amir, Dark | Clamp, XtraJ, OMiT Panda | BigPavo, Champi, czr | MuTeX, Jezuz, HusKerrs | xNouzz, Ozten, Demente |
The tournament will take place in the Copper Box Arena, with tickets now sold out.
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World Series of Warzone 2023 format & scoring
Global Finals format
20 NA Trios, 20 EU Trios, and teams from other nations will eventually compete in the Global Final in September for a $600,000 total prize, with $100,000 of that being for the winner-takes-all Solo YOLO tournament.
At the Global Finals, all 50 trios will drop in for six matches and be ranked according to this scoring system:
- 1 kill = 1 point
- 1st: 2x points
- 2nd-5th: 1.8x points
- 6-10th: 1.6x points
- 11-20th: 1.4x points
- 21st-35th: 1.2x points
- 36-50th: 1x points
Qualifiers format
Stage 1 was originally planned to start on April 28, bringing together the best Trios on Al Mazrah, each looking to take home the lion’s share of the $1.2 million prize pool. However, in-game issues led to delays across the board as custom lobbies struggles to function properly.
After a few weeks of extra development, WSOW got back on track. Teams first went through an in-game open. The top 50 trios in each region advanced to the WSOW Stage 1 Qualifiers and 25 moved on from there to the Regional Finals, along with 25 other teams invited by Activision.
The top 25 teams from the Stage 1 Regional Finals automatically qualified for the Regional Finals, while the bottom 25 went through the Stage 2 Qualifiers.
World Series of Warzone 2023 schedule
Here are the official dates for the World Series of Warzone.
Stage 1
- NA Stage 1 Qualifiers: May 31, 10 AM PT
- NA Stage 1 Regional Finals: June 7, 10 AM PT
- EU Stage 1 Qualifiers: June 1, 10 AM PT
- EU Stage 1 Regional Finals: June 8, 10 AM PT
Stage 2
- NA Stage 1 Qualifiers: July 19, 10 AM PT
- NA Stage 1 Regional Finals: July 21, 10 AM PT
- EU Stage 1 Qualifiers: July 18, 10 AM PT
- EU Stage 1 Regional Finals: July 20, 10 AM PT
Global Finals
- WSOW 2023 Global Finals & Solo YOLO: September 16, London, UK