The Sentinels are excited to announce the signing of Félix “xQc” Lengyel to the organization. The variety streamer will also be playing as a substitute for the Gladiators Legion in Overwatch Contenders. According to today’s Twitch metrics, xQc has been the 5th most popular individual on streaming platform Twitch for the last 30 days with 4.4 million viewer hours, even surpassing pop culture icon Ninja; he also surpassed the official ESL CS:GO channel.… Read the rest

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Last year, Overwatch Contenders expanded into a global tournament series that provided an official pathway for becoming a professional Overwatch player. There is no better place for aspiring pro players to show off their skills—the program now has produced approximately 90 players who have been picked up by teams in the Overwatch League—and we’re not done.… Read the rest

By Blizzard Entertainment

Vancouver Titans

Joined Overwatch League: September 2018

Division: Pacific

Meet the Titans

We asked analyst Harsha Bandi and Chief Operating Officer Trent Carroll to tell us more about the team:

What makes your team stand out from other sports/esports teams in your market?

We are most excited about the chemistry and history that players on our team have developed having played, for the most part, together as RunAway.… Read the rest

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Shanghai Dragons

Joined Overwatch League: July 2017

Division: Pacific

2018 Recap

The Dragons started the Overwatch League with a full Chinese roster, but went winless during Stage 1, reaching the decisive fifth map in just two of their matches. The team continued to struggle in Stage 2, again going 0-10 and suffering eight sweeps at the hands of their opponents.… Read the rest

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Seoul Dynasty

Joined Overwatch League: July 2017

Division: Pacific

2018 Recap

The Dynasty started the inaugural Overwatch League season with plenty of experts picking them to win the league championship based on the strength of the team’s roster. Seoul got off to a good start in Stage 1, putting together a 7-3 record, but the team failed to qualify for the Stage Playoffs due to map differential.… Read the rest

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San Francisco Shock

Joined Overwatch League: July 2017

Division: Pacific

2018 Recap

The Shock fielded one the youngest rosters in the Overwatch League in 2018, with several of their best players only becoming age-eligible in the middle of the season. As a result, the Shock finished the first half of the season with identical 3-7 records in Stages 1 and 2, putting them near the bottom of the standings.… Read the rest

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LOS ANGELES VALIANT

Joined Overwatch League: August 2017

Division: Pacific

2018 RECAP

Stocked with an experienced roster, the Valiant got off to a good start behind a 7-3 Stage 1 record and just narrowly missed making the Stage Playoffs. The Valiant then tumbled down the standings during Stage 2 with a 4-6 mark and, recognizing the need for change, traded Benjamin “Unkoe” Chevasson to Dallas for Scott “Custa” Kennedy.… Read the rest

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Hangzhou Spark

Joined Overwatch League: September 2018

Division: Pacific

Meet the Spark

We asked the team to tell us more about their strategy and plans:

What makes your team stand out from other sports/esports teams in your market?

The Hangzhou Spark is affiliated with bilibili Esports Company, which operates a wide range of business endeavors including professional esports clubs, artist management, and tournament venues.… Read the rest

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Chengdu Hunters

Joined Overwatch League: September 2018

Division: Pacific

Meet the Hunters

We asked general manager Baolong Wang to tell us more about the team:

What makes your team stand out from other sports/esports teams in your market?

All of our team members are ethnic Chinese, from both Taiwan and mainland China.… Read the rest

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Washington Justice

Joined Overwatch League: September 2018

Division: Atlantic

Meet the Justice

We asked general manager Kate Mitchell to tell us more about the team:

What makes your team stand out from other sports/esports teams in your market? 

Justice is a universal value, and we hope to unite and inspire fans not only from the DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas, but from around the globe as well.… Read the rest

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ATLANTA REIGN

Joined Overwatch League:  August 2018

Division: Atlantic

Academy Team: ATL Academy

MEET THE REIGN

We asked director of marketing and communications Justin Patry and head coach Bradford Rajani to tell us more about the team:

What makes your team standout from other sports/esports teams in your market?… Read the rest

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PHILADELPHIA FUSION

Joined Overwatch League: September 2017

Division: Atlantic

Academy Team: Fusion University

2018 RECAP

Boasting the league’s most diverse roster—with players from nine countries—the Fusion were one of the Overwatch League’s most surprising teams throughout the 2018 season. The Fusion finished Stage 1 with a serviceable 6-4 record and really started to gel in Stage 2, when they qualified for the Stage Playoffs behind a 7-3 mark.… Read the rest

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Los Angeles Gladiators

Joined Overwatch League: July 2017

Division: Pacific

2018 Recap

The Gladiators fielded an opening-day roster stocked with strong international talent, but the mix wasn’t initially a recipe for success as the team sputtered to a 4-6 record in Stage 1—during which they were shutout four times and lost the first-ever Battle for LA against the Valiant.… Read the rest

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DALLAS FUEL

Joined Overwatch League: September 2017

Division: Pacific

Academy Team: Team Envy

2018 RECAP

The Fuel’s opening-day roster was one of the Overwatch League’s most diverse lineups, with players hailing from eight countries. With a wealth of talent and strong organizational experience, the team entered the season with high expectations that were not met during a disappointing Stage 1—capped by a 3-7 record.… Read the rest