Summer, Tanks and Football! Football Mode releases June

Tank Commanders!

World of Tanks and football rolled into one! This month is going to be really hot as the three largest virtual tank football stadiums fill with the roar of engines, clatter of armor, and the unrestrained desire to win. New stadiums, new opportunities, and good old tank football await you.

Rules and Regulations

Rules

A match lasts until one of the teams scores 3 goals, or when the maximum duration of the match (7 minutes) is reached. If the match does not produce a winner by the full-time mark, the match will go to extra time.

In extra time, a team may win by scoring a golden goal or earning more control points (by keeping the ball on the enemy team’s side of the pitch). The first team that earns 100 control points or the team that earns the most control points at the end of the extra time wins the game.

Sport Facilities

The special T-62A SPORT vehicle together with a slot will be added to players’ accounts, and will have the following properties:

• The crew will consist of one member only.
• You can also transfer U.S.S.R. Commanders to this vehicle without retraining them.
• The ammunition of the T-62A SPORT is limited to 70 shells! Be attentive and use your shells wisely.
• Just like before, you cannot destroy or damage the T-62A SPORT in any way except for destroying its tracks.
• Additional equipment, consumables, and unique customization elements may be mounted on and applied to the vehicle.
• The tank is also equipped with a new consumable—the Turbocharger—which makes the vehicle significantly faster for a limited period of time.
• Special sports camouflages and flags of European football countries that can be applied to the T-62A SPORT will be available in the game specifically for the football event.

A unique tank-proof (or shell-proof?) ball has also been created for the purposes of the Football Event. It was designed under a top-secret military program to withstand enormous pressure, fire, collisions with armored vehicles, etc. Nobody knows for sure what it would take for it to reach breaking point...

To facilitate navigation during a match, the ball position indicator has been added: a projection of the ball will be displayed on the pitch.

Teams

A team consists of three T-62A SPORT tanks. Teams may be assembled from random players or be formed by special football platoons (Football Teams) of two to three players.

Sports Infrastructure

Tank football battles will take place on three new stadiums tailored to this sport. The most modern arenas—Himmelsdorf Arena, Old Tankford, and Stade Eiffel—will take into account all peculiarities of the event. We have analyzed the experience of holding previous events and introduced necessary adjustments to the arena design. Players will be able to actively fight near the edges of the map and use the implemented changes to perform various tactical maneuvers.

Commemorative Tokens

Players who participate in the Tank Football 2016 event will have a chance to earn unique awards.

	Medal: Football Player 2016 Win a football match in the T-62A SPORT. Only the longest series of victories in a row is counted. A series is broken by a defeat. Awarded to all members of a victorious team during the special football event.
	Medal: Hat Trick Score at least 3 goals in one match.

Tank Football Tournament 2016

During the football event, players will have an opportunity to test their might and participate in the tank football tournament. Read this article for more information and to sign up.

What Happens to the T-62A SPORT After the Event Ends?

• The T-62A SPORT is removed together with the slot.
• The crew is sent to the Barracks and retrained for the MS-1.
• All earned experience is transferred to the MS-1.
• Modules and equipment (except for the Turbocharger) are sent to the Depot. The Turbocharger is removed.
• All customization elements (camouflages and Inscriptions/Emblems) for the T-62A SPORT are removed.

Missions and Specials for Football Mode event

Several special missions will also be available while Football Mode is active. These missions will provide EXP, Credits and Personal Reserve Boosters upon completion.

Event Start: 14 June, 2016 (Tuesday) @ 05:10 UTC+8

Event End: 11 July, 2016 (Monday) @ 13:50 UTC+8