Events

The event is streamed live on 9–10 September, with Sierra Dawn, Joe Brown, Gabby Snyder, Evan Latt and the debuting Len Deuel as casters.

Three Regionals have been announced in Australia: in Brisbane on 25–26 November, in Melbourne on 17–18 February, and in Perth on 13–14 April.

This season’s Internationals details are now known: LAIC in São Paulo in November, EUIC in London in April and NAIC in New Orleans in June.

Prize money is now independent from attendance. Winners will receive $6,000 at Regionals, $15,000 at Internationals and $30,000 at Worlds.

2017 Japan National finalist Shohei Kimura is the new World Champion! He defeated German Michael Kelsch in a dominant finals match!