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Overwatch, ‘Contenders’ details for season 2

Contenders Trials is in full swing, and the best teams from Open Division are throwing down against relegated Season One competitors for the right to represent their regions in Contenders Season Two.

For some teams, Season Two will be a first effort at Contenders-level play. For others, it’ll mean the opportunity to keep on winning and building names for themselves within Overwatch esports. For a select few, Season Two will spell a chance at redemption.

The action begins again in July, just after Contenders Trials concludes. For information about the Season Two start dates, patch, and map pool, as well as quotes from the casters about Season One, check out our latest Contenders blog.

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