The Overwatch League is one of Blizzard’s major projects to expand the presence of its game in eSports . This league was announced last November, and since then the owners of professional teams are looking for new elements for their competitive groups. For this reason, Blizzard today announced Overwatch Contenders, an amateur tournament where aspirants to be professional players of Overwatch .
According to the information, the winners of this league will be able to obtain prizes in cash that ascend up to $ 50,000 USD; However, the most promising is the possibility that professional coaches recruit them. Entries for season 0 of Overwatch Contenders start today, and the matches will start on June 3.
“If you and your team have what it takes to compete with the best in the West, Overwatch Contenders is your chance to shine.” To find the best clusters of North American and European servers, Season 0 of Overwatch Contenders will be an open opportunity to determine To the top 8 teams in these 2 regions, “Blizzard said in a press release.” America’s top 6 competitive groups will join the Envy and Rogue teams to participate in the first season of the Overwatch League. To playoffs and will fight for a prize of $ 100,000 USD.
Finally, the best teams from Overwatch Contenders will be able to demonstrate their skills also in Overwatch Open Division, a series of tournaments that will be carried out in select areas of the world. “With organizations looking to fill their teams for the launch of the Overwatch League, all eyes will be watching the competitive showcase this summer , ” Blizzard ended. In this link you can register and get more information about Overwatch Contenders