The Overwatch League is officially dead: Activision Blizzard is 'transitioning' away from its groundbreaking esports league as teams reportedly vote to withdraw By Andy Chalk published 8 November 23 news Competitive Overwatch may return, but not in its current form.
As longtime hosts say thanks for the memories, the Overwatch League as we know it is dead—but Activision promises a 'revitalized esports program' is in the works By Andy Chalk published 2 October 23 news The 2023 Grand Finals wrapped up with a heartfelt farewell from the broadcast team.
Activision isn't sure how long the Overwatch League and CoD League will last, says efforts to address challenges 'may prove unsuccessful' By Andy Chalk published 5 May 23 news Activision said in a recent SEC filing that the Overwatch and Call of Duty Leagues continue to face 'headwinds.'
Overwatch League viewership rewards on Twitch are on the way, Blizzard says By Mollie Taylor published 30 November 22 News Even after 30 hours of suffering through Overwatch League, many are yet to receive their viewership rewards.
Blizzard is trying to get more LGBTQ+ players in the Overwatch League By Tyler Colp published 30 September 22 news Registration for the Challengers Cup tournament starts now.
Overwatch League season start delayed by Covid-19 resurgence By Andy Chalk published 22 April 22 news The East region will begin its season two weeks later than planned because of "the Covid situation happening in China."
Blizzard will show off Overwatch 2 gameplay and Bastion's rework next week By Andy Chalk published 16 September 21 news An Overwatch 2 showcase will take place during the Overwatch League grand finals.
Coca-Cola and State Farm are pulling back from the Overwatch League By Andy Chalk published 5 August 21 news Coke said it will "revisit" its league sponsorships, while State Farm has pulled its ads from weekend competition.
Overwatch League is bringing back live events in September By Andy Chalk published 20 July 21 news The playoffs and Grand Finals will both be held in front of live audiences.
Chinese Overwatch League teams end boycott of Korean player who criticized 'One China' policy By Andy Chalk published 6 May 21 news Seoul Dynasty player Jong-ryeol "Saebyeolbe" Park apologized for his comments in April, but his apology wasn't accepted.
The Overwatch League will make a limited return to live events in China By Natalie Clayton published 14 April 21 news Though in some cases, only one team will be playing on stage.
Overwatch League MVPs will no longer get their own unique skins By Natalie Clayton published 25 March 21 news 2020 MVP Fleta's Echo outfit will be the last Pro-inspired hero skin.
Activision Blizzard lays off roughly 50 esports employees as online events grow in priority By Andy Chalk published 16 March 21 news Activision Blizzard Esports isn't looking to move away from live events completely, but it is changing with the times.
Overwatch League VP confirms that an Overwatch giveaway is coming (Updated) By Andy Chalk published 30 September 20 news All teams in the league will be giving away Overwatch and Overwatch League tokens.
The Vancouver Titans has released its entire Overwatch League roster By Andy Chalk published 6 May 20 news The team said the COVID-19 outbreak put too much pressure on a Vancouver-based team with a roster from South Korea.
2019 Overwatch League MVP Jay 'Sinatraa' Won is moving to Valorant By Andy Chalk published 29 April 20 news Jay 'Sinatraa' Won confirmed his departure from the San Francisco Shock today.
This weekend's Overwatch League matches are cancelled following California lockdown By Shaun Prescott published 20 March 20 News Three California-based teams were set to compete at the weekend.
Overwatch League's live events have been cancelled until at least May By Andy Chalk published 11 March 20 news The matches will still be played, but not in front of audiences.
More Overwatch League matches cancelled due to coronavirus By Cian Maher published 24 February 20 News Three weeks of matches in Korea have been postponed
Overwatch League Stats Lab breaks down all the pro stats for you By Fraser Brown published 6 February 20 News You can download the beta now.
