Overwatch League
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The Overwatch League (OWL) is a professional esports league for the video game Overwatch, produced by its developer, Blizzard Entertainment. The Overwatch League follows the model of other traditional North American professional sporting leagues by using a set of permanent, city-based teams backed by separate ownership groups.
Current season, competition or edition: 2023 Overwatch League season | |
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| Game | Overwatch |
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| Founded | 2017 |
| Inaugural season | 2018 |
| Owner(s) | Blizzard Entertainment |
| Commissioner | Johanna Faries |
| No. of teams | 20 |
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| Most recent champion(s) | Dallas Fuel |
| Most titles | San Francisco Shock (2) |
| Related competitions | |
| Official website | overwatchleague |
The league uses the regular season and playoffs format rather than promotion and relegation used commonly in other esports and non-North American leagues, with players on the roster being assured a minimum annual salary, benefits, and a portion of winnings and revenue-sharing based on team performance. The league was announced in 2016 with its inaugural season taking place in 2018.