World Cup Blizzcon Finals: Viewer's Guide

The 2018 World Cup will come to a close this weekend as the final eight teams duel at Blizzcon.

• November 2, 2018 • by Mert

termo retires from professional Overwatch

termo took to Twitter recently to announce his retirement from the Competitive Overwatch scene, bringing to an end one of the Oceanic scene's most storied careers.

• October 3, 2018 • by Mert

Eclipse purchase Contenders Korea spot from X6

Newly-formed Korean organisation _Eclipse_ have purchased a spot in Contenders Korea Season 3 from X6-Gaming.

• October 3, 2018 • by Mert

Dark Sided release roster following second place Contenders finish

Dark Sided have announced the disbandment of their Overwatch division following their second place Contenders Australia finish.

• September 24, 2018 • by Mert

Blizzcon bracket revealed as final World Cup Group Stage concludes

The Overwatch World Cup 2018 Blizzcon bracket was determined live on air as the Paris Group Stage drew to a close.

• September 23, 2018 • by Mert

Osh-Tekk Warriors win $160,000 in Saudi Regional Tournament

Saudi Arabia based team Osh-Tekk Warriors have won the largest non-Overwatch League prize of 2018, earning 600,000 SAR ($160,000~ USD) for their first place finish in the Saudi Arabia Regional Tournament.

• September 23, 2018 • by Mert

World Cup Paris Group Stage: Viewer's Guide

Only two Blizzcon spots remain up for grabs as the 2018 Overwatch World Cup enters its final group stage.

• September 20, 2018 • by Mert

Lucky Future Zenith withdraw from NeXT Summer LAN Playoffs

Lucky Future Zenith have withdrawn from NeXT Summer due to "major changes in personnel".

• September 18, 2018 • by Mert

World Cup Bangkok Group Stage: Viewer's Guide

Bangkok, Thailand is set to host the third stage of the 2018 World Cup.

• September 13, 2018 • by Mert

NeXT Summer Online Qualifier set to kick off

The NeXT Summer Online Qualifier features twenty Chinese teams vying for two LAN spots.

• September 8, 2018 • by Mert

MGC's Overwatch roster disbands as organisation integrates with ORDER

Masterminds GC have taken to Twitter to announce a deal with ORDER that marks the end of the MGC name.

• September 8, 2018 • by Mert

World Cup Los Angeles Group Stage: Viewer's Guide

The 2018 World Cup continues with the Los Angeles Group Stage.

• September 6, 2018 • by Mert

BTRG pick up Moss Seven Club

Moss Seven Club have been acquired by BTRG after turning in a 5th-8th place finish in Season 2 of Contenders China.

• August 28, 2018 • by Mert

Four Chinese teams set to compete in LanStory Cup Guangzhou

Contenders China Season 2 may have drawn to a close this week but don't fear, as the LANStory Cup is set to provide more Chinese Overwatch for your viewing pleasure.

• August 26, 2018 • by Mert

World Cup Incheon Group Stage: Viewer's Guide

The 2018 World Cup finally begins with the start of the Incheon Group Stage tonight.

• August 16, 2018 • by Mert

Seagull retires from professional Overwatch

Brandon "Seagull" Larned has announced his retirement from the competitive Overwatch scene.

• August 7, 2018 • by Mert

Contenders broadcasts to feature home and away skins

Blizzard have revealed that Contenders broadcasts are set to receive a visual upgrade with the implementation of a home and away skins system.

• August 6, 2018 • by Mert

Atlanta and Guangzhou officially confirmed as expansion franchises

The Overwatch League Front Office have officially revealed two new expansion franchises just days after the conclusion of the Season 1 Finals.

• August 2, 2018 • by Mert

sit joins Last Night's Leftovers

Last Night's Leftovers have hit the roster cap of eight.

• July 29, 2018 • by Mert

Bazooka Puppiez let the dogs out

The Bazooka Puppiez have taken to Twitter to announce the official release of their Contenders roster.

• July 28, 2018 • by Mert

ORDER acquire Blank Blue roster

ORDER have made a grand entrance into competitive Overwatch, acquiring the premier Oceanic roster that formerly played under Blank Esports as Blank Blue.

• July 28, 2018 • by Mert

Toronto Esports release Head Coach ViViD

ViViD's time with Toronto Esports has come to an end, with the coach taking to Twitter to announce his departure from the organisation

• July 24, 2018 • by Mert

Dark Sided retool with former MGC talents

Dark Sided have revamped their roster for Contenders Australia Season 2, bringing in former Masterminds Gaming Club players CantuS and yuki.

• July 10, 2018 • by Mert

PIXL replace Surge in Contenders AU due to INTerstella's Trials disqualification

• June 29, 2018 • by Mert

Blank Blue acquire Aetar, move Micro to bench

• June 27, 2018 • by Mert

Dignity announce roster for Contenders Australia Season 2

Dignity have announced the roster they will field in Contenders Australia Season 2.

• June 23, 2018 • by Mert

Sydney Drop Bears add Colourhex to championship roster

The Sydney Drop Bears have further bolstered their championship roster, bringing in former Masterminds Gaming Club player Colourhex.

• June 22, 2018 • by Mert

Talon Esports announce departure of four players

Talon Esports have announced the departure of four players who competed in their Contenders Pacific Season 1 team.

• June 22, 2018 • by Mert

Kanga Esports announce roster for Contenders Australia Season 2

Kanga Esports have revealed the roster they will field in Contenders Australia Season 2.

• June 22, 2018 • by Mert

Legacy Esports acquire former MGC players kiki and tails

Legacy Esports have announced their acquisition of former Masterminds Gaming Club players kiki and tails.

• June 21, 2018 • by Mert

Contenders Australia Season 2 Playoffs to be held at Melbourne Esports Open

Australia's best Overwatch teams are set to play on a brand new stage come September, with news breaking that the Melbourne Esports Open will host the Contenders Australia Season 2 Playoffs.

• June 20, 2018 • by Mert

EXL-Esports announce roster for Contenders Pacific Season 2

EXL-Esports have announced their roster for Contenders Pacific Season 2.

• June 18, 2018 • by Mert

EXL-Gaming purchase Detonator Korea's Pacific Contenders spot

EXL-Gaming have purchased Detonator.Korea's spot in Contenders Pacific Season 2. Detonator announced the disbandment of their Overwatch division just a week ago despite winning the inaugural season of Pacific Contenders.

• May 29, 2018 • by Mert

Aero departs from FU to join the Dallas Fuel as head coach

The Dallas Fuel have announced the signing of Aaron “Aero” Atkins to a multiyear deal to fill the team's head coach role. The news comes a week after Fusion University revealed that Aero was departing from the team for a 'great opportunity' after leading the eventual North American Contenders champions to six straight victories.

• May 16, 2018 • by Mert

OWL Grand Finals to be hosted in New York City

The Overwatch League Grand Finals will be hosted in Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center. The arena is the home of the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Islanders and a popular venue for concerts and entertainment events.

• May 9, 2018 • by Mert

$250,000 Saudi Regional Tournament announced

The Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports has announced the Saudi Regional Tournament, which boasts a 1,000,000 SR ($266,600~ USD) prize pool.

• May 8, 2018 • by Mert

Former LA Valiant player envy joins Meta Bellum

Korean offtank envy has joined Meta Bellum, returning to the professional scene just over a month after he was released by the Los Angeles Valiant.

• May 7, 2018 • by Mert

X6, O2 Ardeont, Fusion University and LF Zenith to play in online showmatches

Show matches between the finalists of Contenders Korea and top teams from North America and China have been announced.

• May 4, 2018 • by Mert

Florida head coach Mineral taking temporary break from coaching duties

The Florida Mayhem's Head Coach Mineral has taken to Twitter to announce that he will be taking a temporary break from his coaching duties with the team, citing burnout and health issues.

• May 2, 2018 • by Mert

24 teams locked in for World Cup, committee formation begins

Twenty countries have qualified for the 2018 Overwatch World Cup on the basis of the average SR of their top 150 players. These teams will compete in the group stage alongside the four host nations South Korea, the United States, Thailand and France.

• May 2, 2018 • by Mert

over.gg Oceanic Rankings: 11th March - 9th April, 2018

With playoffs right around the corner, an expert panel has ranked the top ten teams competing in Oceanic Overwatch.

• April 8, 2018 • by Mert

PTR Patch Notes: Avoid as Teammate Function, Balance Changes

A PTR update has been released, featuring both matchmaking and balance changes.

• March 24, 2018 • by Mert

Blank Esports sign Your Name Here

Australian Open Division champions Your Name Here have finalized an agreement to join Blank Esports.

• March 24, 2018 • by Mert

Contenders Australia team Moonlight signed by Surge eSports Club

The last roster to qualify for Contenders Australia, Moonlight, was picked up by Surge eSports Club earlier this week.

• March 17, 2018 • by Mert

Top Contenders Australia roster to play under Guinevere Capital as the Sydney Drop Bears

One of Contenders Australia's top rosters were announced as the newest addition to the Guinevere Capital Esports & Entertainment family shortly before their first match this week.

• March 17, 2018 • by Mert

over.gg Oceanic Rankings: 3rd February - 11th March, 2018

With Contenders Australia set to kick off, the top ten teams currently competing in the Oceanic region have been ranked by some of the scene's most prominent figures.

• March 11, 2018 • by Mert

JAM Gaming make their return to Overwatch with Contenders Australia roster

JAM Gaming, once a staple name in the Oceanic scene, have made their return to Overwatch. The organisation has picked up the Contenders Australia squad formerly known as Witchhunt, the top team from Trials Australia.

• March 10, 2018 • by Mert

Contenders Australia players banned from 2018 circuit

Alter Ego players Jake and Nectar, as well as Witchhunt player Yifang, have been banned from the entirety of the Contenders 2018 Circuit for violating rule 2.1.1 of the Contenders rule book.

• March 8, 2018 • by Mert

Sources: Contenders Australia finals to be played on LAN

Sources close to Australia's Contenders Division have confirmed that the event's finals will be played on LAN.

• March 6, 2018 • by Mert