Korean broadcaster MBC reportedly secure OWL and Contenders broadcast deal

MBC Plus Media, a subsidiary of one of Korea's largest broadcasting networks, has reportedly secured a deal with Blizzard to air the Overwatch League Korean broadcast and Contenders Korea.

• December 21, 2017 • by Mert

OWL Pellets bracket: vote for the best!

I challenged seven other writers to build elite rosters from OWL leftovers. The fantasy teams will fight in a bracket leaving one winner by vote. Could they make better teams than OWL rosters?

• December 20, 2017 • by Sideshow

Buyouts, winnings, and more announced for future Contenders seasons

The ruleset for the 2018 Contenders Season 1 includes each region's schedule, prize pools, buyout information, and additional winnings earned through winning maps.

• December 20, 2017 • by tamagao

Invitees and rules for Contenders 2018 announced

On Monday, Blizzard provided long-awaited details regarding the "Path to Pro" in Overwatch, as well as announced which teams have been invited to compete in Contenders Trials and 2018 Contenders Season 1. Three divisions of Overwatch competition were discussed: Open Division, Contenders Trials, and Contenders.

• December 20, 2017 • by pasch

1246 suspend Overwatch operations

• December 19, 2017 • by Mert

Bazooka Puppiez introduce new roster

After several weeks of teasing player acquisitions and nationalities, the Bazooka Puppiez have finally announced their rebuilt roster and debuted their new acquisitions with a victorious run in the latest ESL Overwatch weekly.

• December 19, 2017 • by tamagao

France's best aim to fly high with Eagle Gaming

Eagle Gaming, a French esports company and television station, has entered Overwatch with an all-French roster made up of former members of Rogue, GamersOrigin, and IceblockGG.

• December 19, 2017 • by tamagao

5 OWL Pre-Season Takeaways

Touching on teams, meta, merchandising, and more to keep you company through the cold, dark off-season.

• December 18, 2017 • by pasch

MEGA Esports to rebuild roster around oPuTo

MEGA Esports (previously MEGA Thunder) have released their rostered foreign players. Additionally, the remaining Thai players, with the exception of oPuTo, have moved to a different team under the same organization.

• December 17, 2017 • by sandshrewz

Helsinki REDS release roster

The Helsinki REDS have announced the release of their Overwatch roster. Tailsman and Kryma will become free agents while Woomera and Exceed will remain a part of the organization in new roles.

• December 14, 2017 • by tamagao

Gigantti add two off of Ence rebuild

Team Gigantti has announced the additions of lhcloudy and Ripa to their roster. Both players come from ENCE eSports, who will be rebuilding their roster from scratch around their newest addition, OLBAA.

• December 14, 2017 • by tamagao

Flash Wolves undergo changes as players leave the pack

Three players have left Taiwan's best team, Flash Wolves.

• December 14, 2017 • by Mert

DeToNator Korea rebuild following last place finish in APEX Challengers

Three players with APEX experience have joined DeToNator.KOREA.

• December 13, 2017 • by Mert

Xushu and Undead fined by the Shanghai Dragons for account sharing

Shanghai Dragons players Xushu and Undead have been fined for account sharing.

• December 12, 2017 • by Mert

Wakawaka suspended indefinitely by Team Kongdoo

Kongdoo Panthera player Wakawaka has been suspended indefinitely from team activities due to "violation of internal policy and inappropriate attitude."

• December 12, 2017 • by Mert

Toronto Tyrants: an OWL Pellets entry

• December 10, 2017 • by harsha

London Spitfire order Code Red to deal with British fans

The London Spitfire have announced a partnership with Code Red Esports, a UK-based esports agency. The partnership will see Code Red lead the Spitfire's operations in the United Kingdom, including a venue to be developed for 2018.

• December 9, 2017 • by tamagao

Overwatch League Preview: New York Excelsior plan to rise up

The New York Excelsior were forged from a freshly revamped LuxuryWatch Blue roster. Never given the opportunity to prove themselves in the most recent APEX season, the team will enter the Overwatch League hungry.

• December 7, 2017 • by tamagao

Overwatch League Preview: Houston Outlaws enter the league guns blazing

The Houston Outlaws were born out of _FNRGFE_, fresh from the Contenders oven. The team was joined by stars from around the West and given the support of a respected coaching staff, building a squad that has upsets on its mind.

• December 7, 2017 • by tamagao

Overwatch League Preview: Dallas Fuel Ignites

A preview of the impressive Dallas Fuel roster before their Overwatch League Season 1 campaign begins.

• December 7, 2017 • by CommanderX

Overwatch League Preview: Boston Uprising Lifts Off

With a roster built from the ground up exclusively for the Overwatch League, the Boston Uprising is ready to make their mark on the scene. Strong individual talents combined with a robust coaching staff make this roster a force to be reckoned with. Underestimate them at your peril.

• December 7, 2017 • by Razgriz

Overwatch League Preview: Spitfire Take Flight

A closer look at the formidable London Spitfire, including an interview with the team's Head Coach Bishop.

• December 7, 2017 • by CommanderX

Overwatch League Preview: Dragons Emerge

A look into one of the least known teams entering Overwatch League Season 1, Shanghai Dragons.

• December 6, 2017 • by CommanderX

Sejong Greats: fantasy OWL Pellets team

Building on the foundations of rapidly rising stars Element Mystic--winners of APEX Challengers S5--the Sejong Greats is an OWL team with discipline, structure, and a sprinkling of top talent.

• December 6, 2017 • by Sideshow

Overwatch League Preview: A Dynasty Begins

A preview of one of the favourites for Overwatch League Season 1, Seoul Dynasty.

• December 6, 2017 • by CommanderX

Miraculous Youngster officially disband, withdraw from Nexus Cup playoffs

China's most successful Overwatch squad in recent times has chosen to disband, effective immediately.

• December 6, 2017 • by Mert

Overwatch League Preview: Prepare for Shock

A look into one of the first Overwatch League rosters to form as they go into the biggest competition Overwatch has ever seen.

• December 6, 2017 • by CommanderX

OWL Pellets: the Amsterdam Blaze

• December 5, 2017 • by pasch

Nexus Cup Annual Finals playoffs set to commence

The group stage of the Nexus Cup Annual Finals has drawn to a close. All 16 teams have advanced to the playoffs, with the top two from each of the four groups starting in the winners bracket while the bottom two begin play in the losers bracket.

• December 5, 2017 • by Mert