Announcing the 36 Teams Competing within the 2023 Overwatch® World Cup

In 2023, the fifth Overwatch World Cup competitors will crown the primary World Cup champion since 2019. Reigning champion United States and three-time winner South Korea will attempt to construct on their legacy with one other gold medal, however the launch of Overwatch 2 brings new rivals to the scene! Will a brand new champion be topped this yr? It is time to fulfill your competing international locations and areas.

World Cup Trials and Online Qualifier Competing Countries and Regions

The program will include three conferences, every with two separate teams of six international locations and areas. These international locations and areas have been chosen based mostly on Overwatch 2 participant inhabitants knowledge. In February, competitors committee functions start. Additionally, every taking part nation and area will host World Cup Trials over three weekends in February (Feb. 10–12, Feb. 17–19, and Feb. 24–26). Competition committees shall be accountable for organizing further workforce tryouts in March and finalizing a workforce of seven gamers in April.

In addition to the 36 chosen international locations and areas, the 2023 Overwatch World Cup may have a wild card problem that can award 4 further spots for Teams to compete. Details across the wild card problem shall be printed in February.

In June, groups will compete inside their teams to earn considered one of 16 spots on the LAN finals, scheduled to be held within the fall of 2023. Given the present dynamics in China, and {that a} workforce from China has all the time carried out very effectively, together with two second place finishes within the final two Overwatch World Cups, a Team from China will obtain a direct invitation to the Group Stage. There shall be no World Cup Trials in China, and the Team is not going to compete within the Online Qualifiers. The tryouts course of in China will differ from that of different international locations/areas. We will share extra data with gamers within the China area concerning that course of instantly.

Here is a breakdown of the 36 groups and 6 teams for the web qualifiers:

Americas Conference (AMER):

Europe and Middle East Conference (EMEC):

Asia-Pacific Conference (APAC):

With a workforce from China securing one of many 16 spots advancing to teams, that is the distribution of remaining 15 spots that groups will compete for within the on-line qualifiers.

Competition Committees

Each workforce shall be represented by a contest committee that consists of the next three roles:

• General Manager: accountable for workforce operations and communications with Blizzard
• Coach: accountable for main tryouts, participant choice, and all aggressive features of the workforce
• Social Lead: accountable for the workforce’s social media, content material, and engagement initiatives

Think you bought what it takes to guide your homeland’s competitors committee? Here’s how one can get entangled:

STEP 1

• Create a video that describes who you’re, why you need to be a contest committee member, and what distinctive benefits you may deliver to the house

STEP 2

• Fill out an internet kind (title, electronic mail, Discord, Battle.web, and so forth.)
• Written statements for Step 1 shall be accepted right here in-lieu of a video

STEP 3

• If chosen, Blizzard will attain out by way of electronic mail or Discord with subsequent steps

Aspiring committee members can full the web software now. The submission widow will shut Jan. 30, 2023. The choice course of shall be finalized from Feb. 1–10, with Blizzard deciding on the committee members for every nation and area. To be an eligible Committee Candidate or potential participant for the 2023 Overwatch World Cup, you should be over the age of 18 by Oct. 1, 2023.

Stay Informed

Follow Overwatch and Path to Pro on Twitter for updates. We will reveal your closing competitors committees and participant rosters via these channels. A brand new web site expertise can be on the best way! If there are any questions or issues, you’re welcome to succeed in out to us.

Heroes, the stage is ready, and the world is watching! Are you able to assist your homeland and develop into the 2023 Overwatch World Cup champions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there alternatives for international locations/areas not within the above checklist to compete in 2023?

Countries/areas not within the checklist above have a chance to compete for 4 remaining spots via a wild card problem that shall be revealed on Feb 1, 2023 on overwatchworldcup.com

What is the format of the World Cup Trials?

A: Double-elimination, randomly seeded bracket. The winner of every World Cup Trials will earn a assured spot of their nation or area’s workforce March tryouts.

Who is allowed to use for a contest committee place?

A: Any particular person with an energetic Battle.web account in good standing is eligible to use for a committee place for his or her nation or area of residence.

When and the place can I join the World Cup Trials?

Where are the foundations of the match?

A: World Cup Trials guidelines shall be out there within the sign-up portals for every respective match.

The competitors guidelines for the web qualifiers, group stage, and LAN finals shall be delivered on to the ultimate committees and gamers for his or her acknowledgement.

Onsite expectations, prizing particulars, match format, and different data shall be communicated instantly to those groups.

What paperwork do I should be eligible to take part as a part of a representing workforce?

A: Participants should present proof of a sound passport, and within the occasion your passport doesn’t match the nation or area you’re making an attempt to signify, additionally, you will want to supply to Blizzard proof of a government-issued identification from the nation or area you’re making an attempt to signify.

Participants should use a Battle.web account in your title in good standing, with residence registered to the nation or area you’re making an attempt to signify.

Eligibility to use and signify will rely on nation of residency and sport account standing, so make certain your Blizzard account is up-to-date and in good standing