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2026
Jul 29 - Aug 02, 2026
OWCS MSC at EWC 26 brings together the world’s top Overwatch 2 teams to compete on one of esports’ biggest global stages, highlighting the game at its highest level. Overwatch has been part of the Esports World Cup for two years, with Crazy Racoons winning in 2024 and Team Falcons in 2025.
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Competing Teams
$1,000,000
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Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
6%
1/16 Slots Claimed
Mar 16th - May 17th
Latin America
1 Club Qualifies
FACEIT League SA
ongoing
May 22nd - May 24th
Global
1 Club Qualifies
OWCS Champions Clash
upcoming
China
3 Clubs Qualify
OWCS China
Asia-Pacific
1 Club Qualifies
OWCS Asia - Pacific
About
Overwatch 2 is a 5v5, role-based hero shooter where success depends on teamwork and mastery of distinct roles. Players choose from Tank, Damage, and Support heroes, each bringing unique abilities that shape how every match unfolds. With a 45-hero roster, teams must adapt on the fly, counter opponents, and build compositions that fit the situation. Across competitive modes like Control, Escort, Flashpoint, Hybrid, Push, and Clash, players battle across 30 maps, coordinating ultimates and positioning to secure objectives and turn the tide of chaos in their favor.
Overwatch 2’s competitive scene is driven by one of the most passionate and enduring esports communities in the world. Years of high-level play have produced elite specialists, deep strategic knowledge, and rivalries that span regions and generations. At the Esports World Cup, the game’s best players come together to represent the peak of that global ecosystem, showcasing skill and adaptability under pressure. It is a celebration of a community that continues to evolve, proving why Overwatch 2 remains a cornerstone of competitive hero shooters.
2026
New Rostermania Show Set to Premiere 30th Apr
RosterMania is a live broadcast brought to you by the Esports World Cup. 30th April marks the deadline where clubs have to lock in their rosters before EWC.
2026
Road to EWC Qualifiers at DreamHack Atlanta
May 15–17 marks the next chapter in the Road to EWC, as the global journey arrives in Atlanta, welcoming a new wave of contenders ready to make their mark.
2026
Road to EWC: March 2026
March pushed the Road to EWC forward, delivering decisive results across multiple esports titles and confirming key qualifiers for the season ahead. Nongshim RedForce dominated VCT Masters Santiago in VALORANT, T1’s Tseng “ZJZ” Chia-chen and Tsunehiro “Gachikun” Kanamori claimed top honors in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves and Street Fighter 6 at DreamHack Birmingham, and Trackmania and Call of Duty: Warzone qualifiers gave clubs and players a place to Riyadh.
2026
The Esports Foundation Club Partner Program 2026 is Here
40 of the world’s leading esports clubs are joining the program as partners for the 2026 season. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the esports landscape as clubs continue their qualification journey.
