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Overwatch EWC 2026: Key Details on Schedule, Results, Standings, and Streams

July 31, 2026

The Overwatch Midseason Championship at the Esports World Cup 2026 is set to unfold from July 29 to August 2.

This exciting tournament features the top 16 teams from various OWCS regions, including Korea, Japan, the Pacific, North America, EMEA, China, and South America, all vying for a share of the $1 million prize pool, essential Club Championship points, and the prestige of midseason victory.

Taking place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the event kicks off with the Group Stage from July 29 to 31, followed by the Playoffs on August 1 and 2.

Here’s the schedule:

– **Wednesday, July 29, 2026**
– **Thursday, July 30, 2026**
– **Friday, July 31, 2026**
– **Saturday, August 1, 2026**
– **Sunday, August 2, 2026**

The 16 competing teams have emerged from the regional Stage 2 results and other qualifiers:

Crazy Raccoon has established itself as a powerhouse, boasting an EWC Overwatch title from 2024 and the 2026 Champions Clash trophy, making them one of the favorites. ZETA has been a force in the Asian circuit this year, clinching victories in OWCS Korea Stage 1, OWCS Korea Stage 2, and OWCS Asia Stage 1 Championship. The defending Midseason champions, Falcons, face challenges after losing their star DPS duo, Proper and Stalk3r.

The teams are divided into two groups of eight, each utilizing a double-elimination format with all matches in the group stage being best-of-three. The top four teams from each group will progress to the Playoffs.

In the Playoffs, the eight qualifying teams will compete in a single-elimination bracket. All matches, except for the Grand Final, will be best-of-five, while the Grand Final will be a best-of-seven showdown.

Regarding the hero ban system:

The OWCS Midseason Championship boasts a $1,000,000 USD prize pool, which will be distributed among the teams.

You can catch all the live action of the OWCS Midseason Championship through official broadcasts on YouTube and Twitch.

Additionally, OWCS will be offering Twitch Drops during the event, allowing viewers to earn in-game rewards by watching the official streams on linked accounts.

Mark your calendars for July 29 to August 2, 2026, in Paris, as 16 teams from across OWCS regions compete for a slice of the $1,000,000 USD prize pool and valuable Club Championship points toward the overall $30 million prize pool.