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By Blizzard Entertainment
Joined Overwatch League: August 2018
Division: Pacific
We asked General Manager Ethan Liu and Chief Operating Officer Eddy Meng to tell us more about the team:
What makes your team stand out from other sports/esports teams in your market?
Despite being a Chinese team, we have an uncommon vision of building an international roster—and currently have Chinese, South Korean, American, and British players on our team.… Read the rest
By Blizzard Entertainment
Joined Overwatch League: September 2018
Division: Atlantic
We asked Eternal general manager Michael De Wit to tell us more about the team.
What makes your team stand out from other sports/esports teams in your market?
We’re thrilled to be the only Paris-based esports franchise in the premier esports league in the world.… Read the rest
Joined Overwatch League: September 2018
Division: Atlantic
We asked Toronto general manager Jaesun Won to tell us more about the team:
What makes your team stand out from other sports/esports teams in your market?
Like all teams, we put in the work. But we’d never say, “We put in more time or work harder than anybody else,” which is something you’ll hear a lot of other teams say.… Read the rest
By Blizzard Entertainment
Joined Overwatch League: July 2017
Division: Atlantic
Academy Team: XL2
New York’s roster found immediate success in the Overwatch League. On the strength of a roster loaded with All-Star-caliber players, the NYXL posted a 7-3 record in Stage 1 before losing to London in the Stage Finals.… Read the rest
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Joined Overwatch League: August 2017
Division: Atlantic
Academy Team: British Hurricane
Heading into the 2018 Overwatch League season, the Spitfire were one of the preseason favorites to win the championship. Bolstered by the strength, flexibility, and experience of its roster, London got off to a strong start in Stage 1 with a 7-3 record and a victory in the first-ever Stage Finals against New York.… Read the rest
By Blizzard Entertainment
Joined Overwatch League: September 2017
Division: Atlantic
While there was plenty of talent on the Outlaws roster last season, a lack of consistency throughout the season proved challenging. In Stage 1, the team looked like a legitimate contender, posting a 7-3 record and reaching the Stage Finals, where they lost to London in the first round.… Read the rest
By Blizzard Entertainment
Joined Overwatch League: July 2017
Division: Atlantic
Academy Team: Mayhem Academy
Starting off with a core roster comprised of former Misfits players, the Mayhem got off to a rocky start in the first season of the Overwatch League. During Stage 1, the Mayhem suffered six shutouts and won just once, against Shanghai—the league’s only winless team across the entire season.… Read the rest
By Blizzard Entertainment
To help get you ready for the 2019 Overwatch League season, we’ve assembled previews for all 20 teams.
Joined Overwatch League: July 2017
Division: Atlantic
Academy Team: Uprising Academy
2018 RECAP
Boston’s roster was originally constructed with the idea of assembling players that are coachable and aligned on winning as a team.… Read the rest
The Aquilini Group is proud to present Vancouver’s new esports team: the Vancouver Titans of the Overwatch League. The team’s visual identity takes on a local feel, highlighting colors, geographical elements, and folklore associated with the West Coast. The team’s roster, management, and branding were officially unveiled today at Rogers Arena before thousands of fans watching the National Hockey League game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Dallas Stars.
Washington Esports Ventures, led by businessman, investor, and entrepreneur Mark Ein, announced the official name and identity for Washington, DC’s new esports team in the Overwatch LeagueTM—the Washington JusticeTM. Along with the name reveal, Washington Esports Ventures revealed the new Washington Justice logo and official team colors of red, white, and blue.… Read the rest
DM-Esports announced the brand identity of the Paris-based franchise of the Overwatch League – the premier global esports league with city-based teams. The team has been named Paris Eternal, and its logo was unveiled at an event today in Paris.“We are thrilled to reveal the Paris Eternal brand to Overwatch fans in France, throughout Europe, and around the globe,” said Drew McCourt, Owner of DM-Esports.
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It’s been a historic year for Overwatch Contenders.
We’ve gone from two regions to seven, identified countless standout individuals both in and out of game, and continued to follow the stories of names we’ve known since the inception of competitive Overwatch. We’ve seen stomps, we’ve seen upsets—we’ve even seen Torbjörn.… Read the rest
The Overwatch LeagueTM is expanding again. Last month, franchises representing Atlanta and Guangzhou joined the Overwatch League, and now six more new teams—Chengdu, Hangzhou, Paris, Toronto, Vancouver, and Washington, D.C.—will compete for the 2019 Overwatch League championship. With a roster of 20 total teams—nine of them outside of the United States—the Overwatch League has further strengthened its position as the premier global city-based esports league.… Read the rest
The Overwatch LeagueTM and Twitter announced a new multiyear deal to bring highlights and livestream content to the platform, continuing with the Overwatch League All-Star Weekend, happening Aug. 25–26 at Blizzard Arena Los Angeles. The collaboration breaks new ground in creative programming and video-on-demand content.
Overwatch League All-Star Weekend
With the Overwatch League All-Star Weekend taking place this Saturday and Sunday, Twitter is making it easier than ever for fans to join in the conversation.… Read the rest