The inaugural Overwatch Champions Series Major is on the horizon, set to commence in May, gathering all qualifying teams in Dallas. Here’s your comprehensive guide to this landmark event.
After the Overwatch League’s closure, OWCS emerged as its successor. Introducing an entirely fresh open circuit, offering players worldwide the opportunity to vie for a shot at qualifying for an international LAN event.
The upcoming Dallas Major marks the debut international LAN in this new circuit. Featuring a roster of eight finalized teams, including familiar OWL lineups, established organizations, and even a team of free agents.
Here’s what you need to know about the Overwatch Champions Series Dallas Major 2024:
Live Streaming: The Overwatch Champions Series Dallas Major will be streamed on both the official Overwatch Esports YouTube and Twitch channels, ensuring widespread accessibility. Additionally, popular co-streams have gained traction with OWCS, providing viewers the chance to watch their favorite streamers follow the Major live.
Schedule and Format: Scheduled to run from May 31st to June 2nd at DreamHack Dallas, the OWCS Dallas Major will feature a double-elimination bracket format, with all matches set as Best of 5, except for the Grand Finals, which will be a Best of 7 series. While specific match schedules are pending, the playoff bracket, following the NA Stage 2 tournament, has been unveiled, with further updates forthcoming.
Participating Teams: Eight teams have secured qualification for the OWCS Dallas Major, comprising three from North America, three from EMEA, and two from Asia. Among them, Toronto Defiant stands as the sole OWL representative post-League dissolution. While “Student of the Game” emerges as the unsigned free agent ensemble to secure a spot.
For further details on the teams and their respective qualifications, refer to the provided information on Crazy Raccoon, Team Falcons, Spacestation Gaming, ENCE, Twisted Minds, Toronto Defiant, M80, and Students of the Game.
Stay tuned for more updates on match schedules and additional information surrounding the OWCS Dallas Major 2024.