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Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) Champions Clash 2026: Teams, Schedule, Where to Watch, and More

Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) Champions Clash 2026: Teams, Schedule, Where to Watch, and More

The wait is finally over. The OWCS Champions Clash 2026 brings eight elite teams together from May 22-24 to battle for a prestigious trophy and a share of the crowdfunded prize pool.

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2m
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch 10th Anniversary Event: Challenges, Rewards, and More

Overwatch 10th Anniversary Event: Challenges, Rewards, and More

Overwatch's 10th Anniversary Event is now live, offering over 90 rewards. The event also features exclusive Anniversary Loot Boxes and new skins for all 21 launch heroes.

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13 May
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Season 2 Midseason Patch Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Ana Mythic Skin, Hero Balance Changes, and More

Overwatch Season 2 Midseason Patch Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Ana Mythic Skin, Hero Balance Changes, and More

The Overwatch Season 2 midseason patch is now live. Celebrating the game's 10th anniversary, the update introduces a new Mythic skin, hero balance changes, bug fixes, and additions to the Stadium mode.

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12 May
Adarsh J. Kumar
Lamborghini to Sponsor DreamHack Events

Lamborghini to Sponsor DreamHack Events

An unlikely partnership, but one that is as real as anything else; ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has announced a long-term deal with none other than Italian luxury car brand Automobili Lamborghini. This means that Lamborghini will be the Official Automotive Partner for DreamHack events moving forward, starting with DreamHack Atlanta (May 15-17) in the US.

12 May
Martin Arévalo-Östberg

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KeSPA Returns to the Table: Partnership Resumes with Esports Nations Cup for 2026 Edition

KeSPA Returns to the Table: Partnership Resumes with Esports Nations Cup for 2026 Edition

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.

9 May
Foo Zen-Wen
Esports Foundation Club Partner Program: Understanding the Engine Behind EWC

Esports Foundation Club Partner Program: Understanding the Engine Behind EWC

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.

1 May
Foo Zen-Wen
Overwatch Season 2 Operation Grand Mesa Event: Challenges, Rewards, and More

Overwatch Season 2 Operation Grand Mesa Event: Challenges, Rewards, and More

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.

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30 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Season 2: All Battle Pass Rewards

Overwatch Season 2: All Battle Pass Rewards

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.

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17 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
Evento "Operation Grand Mesa" da Temporada 2 de Overwatch: Desafios, Recompensas e Mais

Evento "Operation Grand Mesa" da Temporada 2 de Overwatch: Desafios, Recompensas e Mais

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.

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16 Apr
André Guaraldo
Overwatch Season 2 Mythic Skins: Volted Overdrive Soldier 76 and Genji's Sumi-Ichimonji Weapon Arrive

Overwatch Season 2 Mythic Skins: Volted Overdrive Soldier 76 and Genji's Sumi-Ichimonji Weapon Arrive

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

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14 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Season 2 Patch Notes Preview: Sierra Arrives, Hero Buffs and Nerfs, Post-Match Accolades, and More

Overwatch Season 2 Patch Notes Preview: Sierra Arrives, Hero Buffs and Nerfs, Post-Match Accolades, and More

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

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14 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Sierra: Abilities, Perks, and Playstyle Explained

Overwatch Sierra: Abilities, Perks, and Playstyle Explained

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.

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9 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
Esports Nations Cup 2026 Confirms 16-Game Lineup for the Inaugural Event

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Confirms 16-Game Lineup for the Inaugural Event

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.

8 Apr
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Overwatch Reveals Hero 51 "Sierra" in New Cinematic Trailer

Overwatch Reveals Hero 51 "Sierra" in New Cinematic Trailer

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.

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8 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Reveals Anran’s New In-game Look

Overwatch Reveals Anran’s New In-game Look

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

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7 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
Disney+ Expands KeSPA Partnership to Stream More Esports Events in 2026

Disney+ Expands KeSPA Partnership to Stream More Esports Events in 2026

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.

6 Apr
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Esports Foundation Announces the 40 Clubs for 2026 Club Partner Program

Esports Foundation Announces the 40 Clubs for 2026 Club Partner Program

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.

31 Mar
Foo Zen-Wen
The Real Pay Gap: Why a Mid-Tier Streamer Often Out-Earns a Pro Player

The Real Pay Gap: Why a Mid-Tier Streamer Often Out-Earns a Pro Player

Compare esports player salary vs streamer income - real numbers, verified data. CS2, Dota 2, LoL pros vs xQc, Ninja, Faker, Full breakdown

26 Mar
Foo Zen-Wen
Overwatch at Esports World Cup 2026: Format, Dates, Tickets, and More

Overwatch at Esports World Cup 2026: Format, Dates, Tickets, and More

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.

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21 Mar
Adarsh J. Kumar
USA Esports is announced and mark a new era for US esports

USA Esports is announced and mark a new era for US esports

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.

16 Mar
André Guaraldo

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