Overwatch 2 World Cup: Where to Watch, Finals Location, and Dates

The Overwatch World Cup Finals are heading back to BlizzCon. What makes this even more spectacular is this is the first time a champion from Overwatch 2 will be crowned at the event. For those heading to Blizzard's annual live event, well minus the time it went digital in 2020, you'll be able to see the action live on stage at the Anaheim Convention Center. Here's everything we know about the Overwatch World Cup Finals, from how to watch, to the number of teams, and more.

Where to Watch the Overwatch World Cup Finals?

You can watch the Overwatch World Cup Finals live at BlizzCon or online on either the PlayOverwatch Twitch or YouTube channels on November third and the fourth. If you are attending BlizzCon, you'll have to buy tickets ahead of time to get in the door. While those who choose to watch online can do so wherever they please. To keep up with the entire competition, you can also watch qualifying matches on the Overwatch Contenders Twitch and YouTube.

Who is Competing in the Overwatch World Cup Finals?

More than 40 teams from across the globe are competing in the Overwatch World Cup. Of the 40 teams, only the top 16 will qualify for the LAN finals this fall. From there, the competition will dwindle down to the top eight teams who will fight in a single-elimination bracket Finals at BlizzCon.

The winner will be crowned the first-ever Overwatch 2 champion and the first champion since 2019. The United States team took home the gold then. It's been three years since and after 2019 the Overwatch World Cup went on hiatus. This is the first year Blizzard is bringing it back to the live stage at BlizzCon.

All Overwatch World Cup Final Winners

• 2016 - South Korea
• 2017 - South Korea
• 2018 - South Korea
• 2019 - United States

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