The Overwatch 2 tournament is part of the World Cup of Esports, where top global teams compete for an international title and substantial cash prizes. The tournament follows a group stage system followed by direct elimination rounds, imposing high levels of tactical planning and teamwork. The competitions represent a fundamental pillar in the "Club Championship" system, where each team aims to earn points and enhance their organization's standing in the overall ranking.
Format
Group Stage (July 24th – 25th)
- Structure: Teams are divided into four groups, competing in a Single Round Robin format.
- Match Format: All matches are contested as First-to-3 (Ft3).
- Advancement:
- The top 3 teams from each group qualify for the Playoffs.
- Group winners (1st place) receive a first-round bye in the bracket.
Playoffs (July 26th – 28th)
- Structure: A Single Elimination bracket.
- Match Format: All matches are contested as First-to-4 (Ft4).
- Round 1 Selection:
- Second-place teams choose their opponents from the available third-place teams (excluding their own group).
- Selection Order: Group D selects first, followed by Group C, B, and A.
- Quarterfinals Selection:
- First-place teams choose their opponents from the winners of Round 1.
- Selection Order: Group A selects first, followed by Group B, C, and D.