World of Warcraft Subscription Cost: U.S. Prices and What Is Included
The official U.S. Battle.net store currently lists World of Warcraft at $14.99 for one month, $13.99 per month equivalent on a three-month plan, and $12.99 per month equivalent on six- or 12-month plans. Longer plans are billed for their full selected period. The subscription includes WoW and Classic access, while Midnight is sold separately. Official U.S. Battle.net subscription plans
Compare the actual payment amounts
The U.S. storefront offers four recurring durations. The totals below follow directly from the displayed monthly rate and plan duration; review the final checkout for any applicable tax and the currency attached to your account. Official U.S. Battle.net subscription plans
| Plan | Displayed monthly rate | Amount for the selected period |
|---|---|---|
| One month | $14.99 | $14.99 |
| Three months | $13.99 equivalent | $41.97 |
| Six months | $12.99 equivalent | $77.94 |
| 12 months | $12.99 equivalent | $155.88 |
The longer options reduce the equivalent rate, but they require a larger payment for a longer period. The six- and 12-month offers currently share the same displayed monthly rate; the 12-month offer also has a different package of promotional bonuses. Compare the commitment and included extras rather than assuming every increase in duration lowers the rate again. Official U.S. Battle.net subscription plans
These are U.S. dollar figures from the U.S. store. A different regional Battle.net store may display another currency and price. Use the regional account checkout as the final quote instead of converting a U.S. headline yourself and expecting that amount to be charged.
What the subscription includes
The current subscription listing covers levels 1–80 in World of Warcraft, 1–60 in WoW Classic, and 1–90 in Mists of Pandaria Classic. It describes access to modern WoW and Classic with one subscription. This is the coverage shown on the reviewed product page; expansion and progression content can change over time. Official U.S. Battle.net subscription plans
The same listing says the Midnight expansion is sold separately, and future expansions are not included simply by purchasing Midnight. If your aim is to play current expansion content with friends, identify the game version and expansion they use before choosing what to buy. Official U.S. Battle.net subscription plans
A subscription and an expansion purchase answer different questions. The subscription provides recurring game access for the paid period. The expansion purchase unlocks the separately listed content. Do not assume that paying for a year of access automatically purchases every expansion or that buying an expansion always supplies a year of game time.
Check an expansion bundle separately
Open the expansion’s own product listing if it is part of your intended purchase. Editions may contain different items or game-time inclusions; use the exact edition’s description rather than carrying over a benefit from another bundle. The subscription page links directly to the current expansion offer. Official U.S. Battle.net subscription plans
Keep the purchase summaries together if you buy both. A later payment may be a subscription renewal rather than a second charge for the expansion. The product name, billing date, and amount on the receipt help distinguish those transactions.
Optional extras should also be considered separately. A cosmetic bonus in a subscription promotion is not a requirement to access the basic subscribed game. Choose the duration primarily around the access period you want, then assess whether the listed extras matter to you.
Automatic renewal and existing game time
Battle.net says the subscription renews automatically when the latest billing cycle ends or current game time expires. Check the next payment date in the account if you already have game time; it may differ from an assumption based only on the day you opened the store page. Official U.S. Battle.net subscription plans
Record the recurring duration and next charge when selecting the plan. A three-month subscription does not require a new manual purchase every three months unless renewal has been stopped. Similarly, the annual amount should not be mistaken for a permanent one-time purchase.
If you intend to play only for a limited period, check cancellation controls before the renewal date. Keep the confirmation after making a billing change, and compare it with the account’s remaining paid time. Continuing to play during purchased time does not itself show that another renewal is scheduled.
Special-offer bonuses have their own conditions
The store currently promotes bonuses with six- and 12-month subscriptions and points to a product-comparison table. It also explains that eligible ongoing subscriptions with future auto-renewal enabled can receive bonus refreshes. Review that condition before assuming a canceled recurring plan receives all future promotional items. Official U.S. Battle.net subscription plans
Bonuses may differ between modern WoW and Classic progression. Read the item’s availability and restrictions for the version you actually play. A mount described for one experience should not be assumed available in every Classic mode merely because all those modes are accessible under the subscription.
Promotional items and the base subscription rate should be evaluated separately. If the extra items do not interest you, the relevant comparison is the total payment and duration. If they do matter, keep the offer details so you know what was included at purchase.
Refunds are separate from stopping renewal
Blizzard’s support article says World of Warcraft subscriptions are generally nonrefundable, while offering a refund-review process to check whether an exception is possible. Stopping future renewal is therefore not a promise that a payment already processed will be returned. Blizzard subscription refund review
If an unwanted renewal occurs, use the official support route with the account and transaction details. Identify the charge you want reviewed and separately confirm the future subscription status. Do not rely on a community post as a guarantee of eligibility for your own transaction.
Before choosing a longer period, consider whether you are comfortable paying for that entire period under the stated refund conditions. A lower equivalent monthly rate can still be a poor fit if you only expect a short return to the game.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WoW $14.99 per month?
That is the current one-month price on the reviewed U.S. storefront. Longer plans have lower displayed monthly equivalents, and other regions have their own prices. Official U.S. Battle.net subscription plans
Do I need separate subscriptions for modern WoW and Classic?
The product page says one subscription provides access to both, within the versions and level ranges it lists. Separately sold expansion content remains a different purchase. Official U.S. Battle.net subscription plans
Is Midnight included?
The subscription listing explicitly says Midnight is sold separately. Check the expansion edition if you want its content or any included bundle items. Official U.S. Battle.net subscription plans
Does a 12-month plan charge $12.99 each month?
No. The store describes billing every 12 months. The $12.99 amount is the equivalent monthly rate for the full period. Official U.S. Battle.net subscription plans
Will canceling refund unused time?
Blizzard describes subscriptions as generally nonrefundable and provides an exception-review route. Do not assume cancellation itself produces a refund. Blizzard subscription refund review
Sources
Official provider pages for the plans, billing terms, and account actions discussed in this guide. Confirm the terms shown in your own account before making changes.
| Source | Status |
|---|---|
| Official U.S. Battle.net subscription plans | Official source |
| Blizzard subscription refund review | Official source |