Overwatch Esports News

KeSPA and the Esports Foundation have to an agreement, bringing the South Korean association back into the fold as National Team Partner, and by extension returns South Korea to the list of nations for the ENC.

The Club Partner Program (CPP) is one of the Esports Foundation (EF) flagship initiatives centered around providing investment and incentives to a select group of esports organizations that are members of the club. It consists of its own ecosystem of support for organizations as well as providing said organizations with a separate track for winning prize money – the Club Championship. But what do we actually know about how it works? Join us as we listen to industry staples speak on their experience.

Overwatch Season 2 introduces Operation Grand Mesa, a three-week event tied to new hero Sierra. By completing simple challenges, you earn Event XP to unlock rewards and progress through Sierra's story.

Overwatch Season 2 features a Spring Fairy-themed Battle Pass. Reflecting the core theme and also teasing the upcoming Mythic, this season's pass features several unique cosmetics.

A Temporada 2 de Overwatch apresenta Operation Grand Mesa, um evento de três semanas ligado à nova heroína Sierra. Ao completar desafios simples, você ganha Event XP para desbloquear recompensas e progredir na história de Sierra.

Overwatch Season 2 introduces Volted Overdrive Soldier: 76 and Genji's Sumi-Ichimonji weapon as its new Mythic skins, unlockable using Mythic Prisms.

Overwatch Season 2 is now live, introducing the new hero Sierra, new Mythic skins and Battle Pass, hero balance changes, and several other updates.

Overwatch adds Sierra to its roster of Damage heroes in Season 2. Arriving on April 14, this Recon DPS has a kit capable of dealing heavy damage and disrupting enemies. Here's more about her abilities.

The Esports Foundation has officially confirmed the complete 16-game lineup for the Esports Nations Cup 2026, the inaugural global nation-based esports competition set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2–29, 2026. Over 100,000 players are expected to compete across hundreds of qualification events spanning 100 nations and territories throughout the year.

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed Overwatch's 51st hero, Sierra, in a new cinematic trailer. Set to join the roster with Season 2 on April 14, Sierra is a DPS character.

Blizzard responds to player requests with Anran's much-awaited facial redesign in Overwatch, set to arrive with Season 2 on April 14.

Disney+ has announced an expanded partnership with the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) to livestream a wider slate of Korean and pan-Asian esports competitions globally throughout 2026, building on an initial deal signed in September 2025.

Today, the Esports Foundation (EF) announced the selected 40 esports clubs for the 2026 Club Partner Program. The program, a $20M dollar initiative, provides funding and support for all the selected clubs. Now in its 3rd year, over $100M has been reportedly invested to date.

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Overwatch will be one of the 24 featured titles at the Esports World Cup 2026. Scheduled for July 29–August 2, the tournament will feature 16 top teams competing in the Midseason Championship.

USA Esports launched on March 16, 2026, as a nonprofit national body that coordinates US representation in international esports. The organization fields teams in Valorant, Counter-Strike, League of Legends, and 10 other titles for events such as the Olympic Esports Games and Esports Nations Cup. A board of nine directors from professional play, collegiate programs, and traditional athletics governs its work toward federal NGB recognition.