Are you ready to watch your favorite StarCraft II and World of Warcraft players fight for fame and fortune? Blizzard Entertainment is pleased to announce the 2011 North American Battle.net Invitational.

The 2011 World of Warcraft Arena Pass has now entered its Ranked Ladder phase. If you haven’t signed up for the Arena Pass yet, hurry up!  Only two weeks remain to register for the Arena Pass, with four weeks left for you to rise above the competition. Click here to register.

The 2011 World of Warcraft Arena Pass is split into several different phases. To help you gain a more detailed understanding of how this year’s Arena Pass will unfold, here's an explanation of the different phases:

The 2011 World of Warcraft Arena Pass practice phase has begun, and competitors have started creating and customizing their new level-85 combatants to battle for glory. Only three weeks remain in the practice period for you to experiment and prepare for the month-long ladder bonanza that follows.  Once the practice period is over, all ratings are reset and the real competition begins. To sign up for the Arena Pass, visit our Arena Pass General Information page here. If you’d like to meet fellow participants or find teammates to play with, visit the Arena Pass forum. For answers to some of your questions, check out the Arena Pass FAQ.

Registration for the 2011 World of Warcraft Arena Pass is now open. Remember, this year all participants in the Arena Pass have a chance to earn the exclusive Armored Murloc pet as well as the exclusive "Vanquisher" title, so get your team together and be ready for fierce competition.