Blizzard has confirmed the end date for the Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary PvP Season 2: it wraps up at 10:00 p.m. PDT on Monday, August 17 (1:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, August 18). Season 3 begins with the weekly reset on Tuesday, September 1, when Season 2 rewards will also be distributed. You can read the announcement on the Blizzard forums via Blue Tracker: Season 2 Ends on August 17.
That gives you a short runway to finish your games and bank any last Arena Points. Wowhead’s report also notes there will be a roughly two-week offseason before Season 3 and that Season 2 Arena gear will be heavily discounted during this break. Blizzard’s forum post does not include pricing details, so treat the discount note as reporting rather than an official pricing sheet.
Dates at a glance
- Season 2 ends: Monday, August 17 at 10:00 p.m. PDT (Tuesday, August 18 at 1:00 a.m. EDT) — per Blizzard.
- Offseason: From Season 2 end until Season 3 begins.
- Season 3 start and reward distribution: Tuesday, September 1 weekly reset — per Blizzard.
If you’re still queuing, plan your remaining sessions around that final deadline. Even if you’re not pushing rating, a few clean play sessions can top off your points so you’re ready to spend when Season 3 lands (or during the reported discount window).
Make your last lockouts count
Keep it simple and reduce avoidable mistakes. Before your next queue:
- Mark the end time on your calendar so you don’t miss your final session.
- Double-check your keybinds for interrupts, trinket, and defensive cooldowns.
- Lock down your frames and nameplates so nothing shifts mid-match.
- Use focus targeting for clean CC and kicks; verify your focus keybind works.
- Avoid major UI changes on your push night; test any addon updates in a skirmish first.
Tip: Bank your Arena Points if you’re unsure what to buy. Rewards are handed out at Season 3 start, and—per Wowhead’s report—Season 2 items are expected to be discounted during the break. Waiting a week or two could stretch your points further.
Good luck in your remaining games. Finish strong, keep the UI tidy, and spend smart when the offseason hits. For the official dates, see Blizzard’s post on the forums via Blue Tracker: Season 2 Ends on August 17. For additional context, including the reported discount window, see Wowhead’s coverage.