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The Esports World Cup Overwatch 2 tournament will officially kick off on July 24, 2024. It is set to be one of the world's most prestigious events, where 16 teams will battle against each other for the top prize of $400,000. The MVP will receive $50,000 for their valuable contributions to their team.
The Overwatch 2 tournament will be divided into two stages. First, fans will witness the group stage, where the 16 teams will be divided into four groups. Next will be the playoff stage, which see the champion being crowned.
This article takes a look at everything one needs to know about the Esports World Cup Overwatch 2 tournament.
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Esports World Cup Overwatch 2 teams
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A total of 16 teams will head to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the Esports World Cup Overwatch 2 tournament. These teams come from all the regions after either being invited or qualifying through the regional games.
Here is a list of all participating teams:
Schedule
As mentioned before, the OW2 tournament will commence on July 24, 2024, with the group stage, which will end on July 25, 2024. The playoff stage will take place from July 26, 2024, to July 28, 2024.
Here's the schedule:
July 24, 2024
July 25, 2024
Esports World Cup Overwatch 2 prize pool
The prize pool for the Esports World Cup Overwatch 2 tournament is a staggering $1 million. The team that finishes on top wins $400,000, while the runner-up gets $160,000. The third- and the fourth-best teams will receive $80,000 each.
Here is how the prize pool will be distributed among all the teams based on their standings:
- 1st: $400,000
- 2nd: $160,000
- 3rd-4th: $80,000
- 5th-8th: $40,000
- 9th-12th: $20,000
- 13th-16th: $10,000
Format
The Overwatch 2 event will be played out in two stages. In the group stage, teams will play in a single-round-robin format. Each matchup will be a best-of-five series. The top three teams from the four groups will advance to the playoffs, with the group leaders getting a first-round bye.
The playoffs stage will have a single elimination bracket, where all finals matches will be best-of-five series. The winner will be crowned on July 28, 2024.
Where to watch
You can watch the Overwatch 2 tournament unfold on the Esports World Cup's official social media channels. The matches will be live-streamed on both YouTube and Twitch.
Here are the links to the official channels:
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