The growth of esports in recent years has produced several competitions that have quickly become must-watch events and the Overwatch League (OWL) is at the top of the list.
This tournament based on Blizzard Entertainment’s multiplayer first-person shooter has quickly built a high profile on the esport circuit, attracting attention from fans of the game and bettors alike. If you’re thinking about putting a wager down on the action in this tournament but you’re not familiar with the name behind it, we’re put together the basic info you need to know.
What is Overwatch League 2022?
Overwatch League 2022 is the esports competition in which teams go head to head playing Overwatch, one of the biggest first-person shooters released in recent years. Compared to other tournaments, OWL is quite young, having started in 2018. The Overwatch League is owned and organized by Blizzard Entertainment.
Technically part of the “hero shooter” genre, Overwatch features two teams of six players each. Players choose from a long list of available characters – “heroes” – each with different abilities, strengths and weaknesses. The objective is to complete map-specific objectives within a limited period of time by eliminating the other team.
Overwatch League consists of 20 teams. The league is structured a bit differently than most of its esports counterparts because it is divided into a regular season and playoffs. It uses a point system during the regular season to establish standings and seeds for playoffs. Twelve of the twenty teams in the league qualify for the playoffs.
The total prize pool for the 2022 edition of the Overwatch League is $4,210,000.
This year’s event
Overwatch League 2022 will be held in Anaheim, California. A play-in tournament that takes place throughout October will complete the field for the playoffs, which start on October 31. The Grand Final takes place on November 4 and this year’s Overwatch champion will take home their prize.
While there are a couple of teams with standout records from the regular season, the Overwatch League is very even in terms of competitiveness. Any of the twelve teams in the playoffs could win it all, making betting very worthwhile if you pick correctly!
Place your bets!
Overwatch League 2022 offers lots of excitement for gamers and bettors alike. There will be plenty of opportunities for fans to watch all the action both in person and online. This year’s tournament will be the biggest yet and a spectacle to watch and enjoy.
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