Overwatch Esports News

The world's biggest esports event just found a new home. The Esports World Cup 2026 is officially moving to Paris, France, marking the first time in the tournament's history that it will be hosted outside of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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.

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.

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.

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.