The competitive season of Overwatch League 2023 is drawing to a close, and from September 28th to October 1st, the final eight teams will face off. With a substantial prize pool of $1,855,000 USD (equivalent to INR 15,42,51,783), this event promises intense competition and excitement.
Blizzard Entertainment is set to kick off this thrilling offline tournament at the prestigious Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in collaboration with Toronto Defiant, one of the renowned teams competing in the Western Division of the Overwatch League.
Overwatch League 2023 (OWL 2023): Comprehensive Overview
The sixth season of Overwatch League 2023 has reached its climactic stage as qualified teams brace themselves for the ultimate push to seize the championship trophy in front of an enthusiastic live audience in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
OWL 2023: Participating Teams
A total of eight teams have secured their spots in the Playoffs, with only the top four advancing to the Grand Finals from this point onwards.
- Atlanta Reign – Group 1 – West Summer Stage Qualifiers
- Florida Mayhem – Group 2 – West Summer Stage Qualifiers
- Houston Outlaws – Group 2 – West Summer Stage Qualifiers
- Boston Uprising – Group 1 – West Play-Ins
- London Spitfire – Group 1 – West Play-Ins
- Hangzhou Spark – Group 1 – East Knockouts Finish
- Seoul Infernal – Group 2 – East Knockout Finish
- Dallas Fuel – Group 2 – East Play-Ins
OWL 2023: Schedule and Results
The final two segments of OWL 2023 encompass the Overwatch League Playoffs and the grand culmination, the Overwatch League Grand Finals.
- Overwatch League Playoffs: September 28th to 30th
- Overwatch League Grand Finals: October 1st
Group 1 | Overall Results
| Position | Team | Win-Loss | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hangzhou Spark | 2-0 | 2 |
| 2 | Boston Uprising | 2-1 | 3 |
| 3 | London Spitfire | 1-2 | -1 |
| 4 | Atlanta Reign | 0-2 | -4 |
Group 2 | Overall Results
| Position | Team | Win-Loss | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Mayhem | 2-0 | 5 |
| 2 | Houston Outlaws | 2-1 | 4 |
| 3 | Dallas Fuel | 1-2 | -3 |
| 4 | Seoul Infernal | 0-2 | -6 |
Playoffs – Match Results
| Match | Group | Stage | Time (CT) | Date | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HZS vs ATL | 1 | Opener | 13:00 | 28 Sep | HZS |
| BOS vs LDN | 1 | Opener | 14:30 | 28 Sep | BOS |
| DAL vs INF | 2 | Opener | 16:00 | 28 Sep | DAL |
| HOU vs FLA | 2 | Opener | 17:30 | 28 Sep | FLA |
| ATL vs LDN | 1 | Eliminator | 13:00 | 29 Sep | ATL |
| INF vs HOU | 2 | Eliminator | 14:30 | 29 Sep | HOU |
| HZS vs BOS | 1 | Winner | 16:00 | 29 Sep | HZS |
| DAL vs FLA | 2 | Winner | 17:30 | 29 Sep | FLA |
| (Note: Match times and dates may vary according to different time zones.) |
Grand Final – Match Results | October 1st
| Match | Stage | Time (CT) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HZS vs HOU | Semifinal | 13:00 | HOU |
| FLA vs BOS | Semifinal | 14:30 | FLA |
| HZS vs BOS | Third Place | 16:30 | HZS |
| HOU vs FLA | Grand Final | 18:00 | FLA |
| (Note: Match times and dates may vary according to different time zones.) |
OWL 2023: Map Pool and Format
The following Game Modes and Maps will be showcased in Overwatch League 2023:
Control: Antartic Peninsula, Ilios, Lijiang Tower, Busan
Hybrid: Blizzard World, Midtown, King’s Row
Flashpoint: New Junk City, Suravasa
Push: Colosseo, Esperança, New Queen Street
Escort: Circuit Royal, Dorado, Shambali Monastery, Route 66
OWL 2023 – Playoffs
The eight qualified teams will be divided into two groups, each consisting of four teams. Both groups will follow a double-elimination bracket, and every match will be a best-of-five series. The top two teams from each bracket will secure their place in the Grand Finals.
OWL 2023 – Grand Finals
The four qualified teams will compete in a single-elimination bracket. Each match will feature a best-of-five series, except for the finals, which will be a best-of-seven match. The ultimate victor will be crowned as the champions of OWL 2023.
OWL 2023: Prize Pool
The tournament boasts a total prize pool of $1,855,000 USD, which will be distributed among the top six teams as follows:
- Florida Mayhem – $1,000,000
- Houston Outlaws – $400,000
- Hangzhou Spark – $225,000
- Boston Uprising – $130,000
- London Spitfire – $50,000
- Dallas Fuel – $50,000
OWL 2023: Livestream
The tournament will be exclusively broadcast live on YouTube. Those interested in witnessing the action can do so by visiting the official Overwatch League channel.
It will be fascinating to discover which team emerges as the victor of Overwatch League 2023 after months of dedication and peak performance. Not only will they claim the title of the best Overwatch team of the year, but they will also leave an indelible mark as one of the premier contenders, shaping the course of the franchise’s upcoming seventh season.
