We’re excited to announce that the Hearthstone Wild Open will return in 2018! From today through February 18, competitors can register for their region’s open qualifiers, which take place from February 22–25 and March 1–4. The qualifiers will consist of two 128-player Swiss brackets per region, per week, and registration is open to all Hearthstone players.
Top competitors will head to Burbank, California to compete in the live finals on March 31 for a chance at the coveted winner’s title and the lion’s share of a $25,000 USD prize pool.
Ready your Dr. Boom and Reno Jackson—2018’s Hearthstone Wild Open is here! As you venture into the wilds, keep in mind: Every jungle needs a ruler. Will it be you this year?
Until Feb. 18, sign up to compete in your region’s open qualifiers. Qualifiers will take place Feb. 22 through 25 and March 1 through 4.
There will be two 128-player Swiss brackets per region, per week, with best-of-three matches in Conquest format. Every player will bring three decks and ban one of their opponent’s.
The top 16 players—eight from each bracket—will duke it out in a single elimination playoff to determine who moves on to the regional playoffs.
Registrations for each week’s qualifiers will close 24 hours prior to the tournament start time. The first week’s registration opens on Feb. 14, and the second week’s registration opens on Feb. 19.
Week 1 Qualifiers
| Americas | Asia | Europe |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifier Feb. 22, 10:00 a.m. PST | Qualifier Feb. 24, 10:00 a.m. KST (5:00 p.m. PST, Feb. 23) | Qualifier Feb. 24, 4:00 p.m. CET (7:00 a.m. PST) |
| Knockout Sunday Feb. 25, 10:00 a.m. PST | Knockout Sunday Feb. 25, 10:00 a.m. KST (5:00 p.m. PST, Feb. 24) | Knockout Sunday Feb. 25, 4:00 p.m. CET (7:00 a.m. PST) |
Week 2 Qualifiers
| Americas | Asia | Europe |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifier March 3, 10:00 a.m. PST | Qualifier March 3, 10:00 a.m. KST (5:00 p.m. PST, March 2) | Qualifier March 1, 4:00 p.m. CET (7:00 a.m. PST) |
| Knockout Sunday March 4, 10:00 a.m. PST | Knockout Sunday March 4, 10:00 a.m. KST (5:00 p.m. PST, March 3) | Knockout Sunday March 4, 4:00 p.m. CET (7:00 a.m. PST) |
There will be no broadcast for the qualifiers. To confirm eligibility or learn more about the tournament, check out the official rules.
Regional Playoffs Schedule
| Americas | Asia | Europe |
|---|---|---|
| March 7, 9:00 a.m. PST | March 9, 9:00 a.m. KST (4:00 p.m. PST, March 8) | March 1, 9:00 a.m. CET (12:00 a.m. PST) |
You’ll be able to watch this broadcast on the official PlayHearthstone Twitchchannel.
Live Finals
Held in Burbank, California on March 31, this is where the real battle begins. The best-of-five single elimination bracket will be played with four decks, one ban, and open deck lists. At the end of such a demanding gauntlet, we will see who 2018’s top Wild player is!
The eight finalists for the Wild Open 2018 will walk away with the following prizes:
| Placement | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1st | $8,000 |
| 2nd | $5,000 |
| 3rd – 4th | $3,000 |
| 5th – 8th | $1,500 |
| Total | $25,000 |
Regional Playoffs
The regional playoffs are the next step towards reigning in Wild. The top eight players from each region will play in two four-person brackets, with the top player from each bracket advancing. This single elimination playoff—featuring best-of-five matches with four decks and one ban—will be broadcast. It will also have open deck lists.
2017 Wild Open (in review)
In the Hearthstone Wild Open 2017, Italy’s self-professed Wild specialist Albert ‘Alb987’ Reano beat down goliath opponents like Canada’s Jesse ‘Control’ Chrysler. Alb987 came from nowhere to win the crown in a memorable grand final. Will we see similar surprises this year?
