The Overwatch World Cup 2023 Online Qualifiers are just around the corner, and fans of the popular team-based shooter are eagerly anticipating the thrilling matches that will determine which teams will earn their spot in the highly anticipated LAN tournament. With Denmark, Portugal, Iceland, and Finland already securing their places through the Wild Card Challenge, the stage is set for intense competition and remarkable displays of skill.
Schedule Overview
To ensure you don’t miss any of the action, it’s important to be aware of the match schedule. You can find the full schedule on the official Overwatch World Cup website or by visiting the tournament’s dedicated page on your preferred gaming news platform.
Where to Watch
For those who prefer to watch the matches live, several platforms will be streaming the Overwatch World Cup 2023 Online Qualifiers. PlayOverwatch’s official channels on Twitch and YouTube will provide comprehensive coverage of the event. Additionally, Overwatch Contenders will also be streaming the matches on their respective Twitch and YouTube channels.
If you’re looking to experience the matches alongside some of your favorite streamers and content creators, you’re in luck! Several popular personalities will be hosting their own Online Qualifiers watch parties.
Here are just a few of the notable streamers you can tune in to:
- An4rchy: Twitch
- Aomdi: Twitch
- BroYouWack: Twitch
- dafran: Twitch
- Emiliath: Twitch
- eskay: Twitch
- Féfé: Twitch
- Flats: Twitch
- HighscoreHeroes: Twitch
- Jay3: Twitch
- legday: Twitch
- ML7: Twitch
- Poko: Twitch
- Questron: Twitch
- RubenSargasm: Twitch
- Somnus: Twitch
- Sooshi: Twitch
- sunshinebread: Twitch
- TEKKUDESU: Twitch
- Toniki: Twitch
- Warn: Twitch
Watch Parties
To make the experience even more enjoyable, Overwatch fans, streamers, and content creators are invited to host their own Watch Parties. When co-streaming the matches, make sure to use the following titles and hashtags to join in the celebration:
- Title: Overwatch World Cup 2023 Watch Party
- Hashtag: #OWWCstreamteam
Remember, drops are enabled for all Online Qualifiers watch parties, so you can still earn exciting in-game rewards while enjoying the matches with fellow Overwatch enthusiasts.
Drops, Drops, and More Drops
Get ready to kick off the 2023 Overwatch World Cup Qualifiers with a chance to earn some fantastic in-game rewards! From June 18th to July 2nd, watching the matches on Twitch will give you the opportunity to earn exclusive World Cup 2023 celebratory cosmetics for Overwatch. By tuning in for just 2 hours, you can unlock the World Cup 2023 spray and player icon. But the rewards don’t stop there! Watching for a total of 4 hours will grant you the Winston, Wrecking Ball, Zenyatta, and Ramattra World Cup home and away skins.
To ensure you receive these rewards, make sure to connect your Battle.net account to Twitch. By doing so, you’ll be eligible to earn these exciting cosmetics. For more information on how to link your accounts and details about the rewards, visit the official Overwatch World Cup website at overwatchworldcup.com.
Crowdfunded Prize Pool
The Overwatch World Cup 2023 brings another exciting feature to the table. For the first time in Overwatch history, the tournament’s prize pool will be crowdfunded. As the event progresses over the coming months, players will have the opportunity to contribute to the prize pool through the purchase of special Overwatch World Cup cosmetics and bundles. An impressive 25% of all proceeds from these purchases will go directly into the prize pool, ensuring that the stakes continue to rise until the final day of the Overwatch World Cup Finals.
In addition to the overall prize pool, a portion of the funds will be allocated to all teams competing in the tournament. The distribution will be based on tournament placement, with the top 16 teams qualifying for the LAN tournament receiving 73% of the total prize pool. The remaining 27% will be equally distributed among the teams that participated in the Online Qualifiers and Wild Card Challenge.
Here is the breakdown of the prize distribution based on placement:
- 1st: 25% per team
- 2nd: 10% per team
- 3rd: 8% per team
- 4th: 6% per team
- 5th-8th: 3% per team
- 9th-16th: 1.5% per team
- 17th-43rd: 1% per team
This crowdfunded approach adds an exciting element to the Overwatch World Cup, as the prize pool will continue to grow and provide greater rewards for the top-performing teams.
Legendary and Supporter Bundles
As the Overwatch World Cup 2023 progresses and we approach the Finals, players can look forward to the release of Legendary and Supporter bundles. These bundles will feature exclusive in-game cosmetics, including the highly anticipated Legendary skin that pays homage to the game’s rich lore and captivating characters. Details about the Legendary and Supporter bundles, as well as milestone rewards for the supporters of the crowdfunding campaign, will be revealed closer to the Finals. Overwatch 2 players will also receive celebratory sprays and player icons as part of the milestone rewards.
The Overwatch World Cup 2023 Online Qualifiers promise to be an action-packed event that showcases the talent and dedication of teams from around the world. With the opportunity to earn exclusive rewards and contribute to the prize pool, this year’s tournament brings a new level of excitement and engagement to the Overwatch community. So mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready to cheer on your favorite teams as they battle for a place in the Overwatch World Cup LAN tournament.
