The skies of Outland are busy once again.
Blizzard has officially kicked off the Outland Cup, bringing high-speed Skyriding races back to Burning Crusade zones for a limited-time event packed with cosmetics, transmog rewards, and dragon customizations.
If you enjoy racing through classic zones with modern movement systems, this is one of the most fun side events currently live.
Here’s what players can expect.
Skyriding Takes Over Outland
Running from February 24 through March 9, the Outland Cup features 13 unique race courses spread across iconic Burning Crusade regions.
Players will soar through zones such as:
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Nagrand
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Blade’s Edge Mountains
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Netherstorm
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Shadowmoon Valley
The event uses the updated Skyriding system, allowing players to fully utilize momentum, boosts, and aerial control while navigating tight turns and vertical terrain.
It’s a nostalgic setting with modern movement mechanics — a combination that tends to perform well with both veteran and newer players.
Event Rewards and Cosmetics
Participating in races earns event badges that can be exchanged for limited-time rewards.
Available rewards include:
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New cosmetic items
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Transmog appearances
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Dragonriding customization options
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Event-themed collectibles
These rewards are time-limited, meaning players who skip the event may need to wait for a future rerun.
Why Events Like This Matter
While Midnight expansion hype dominates headlines, smaller events like the Outland Cup help keep the game world feeling active between major content beats.
They also:
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Encourage exploration of older zones
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Give collectors new goals
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Provide casual-friendly content
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Offer competitive time trials for skilled players
For players not currently pushing raids or Mythic+, this is a lighter but still rewarding activity.
A Good Time to Revisit Outland
Outland remains one of Warcraft’s most visually distinct expansions, and Skyriding breathes new life into areas that many players haven’t revisited in years.
Whether you’re chasing leaderboard times or just collecting cosmetics, the Outland Cup offers a short but engaging diversion before Midnight’s launch momentum fully takes over.
The event runs through early March — so if you want those rewards, don’t wait too long.
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