{"id":15407,"date":"2023-02-08T21:03:13","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T21:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamergog.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/08\/overwatch-league-announces-big-changes-for-2023-season-with-contenders-teams-and-new-format\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T21:20:50","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T21:20:50","slug":"overwatch-league-announces-big-changes-for-2023-season-with-contenders-teams-and-new-format","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamergog.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/08\/overwatch-league-announces-big-changes-for-2023-season-with-contenders-teams-and-new-format\/","title":{"rendered":"Overwatch League publicizes massive modifications for 2023 season with Contenders groups and new format"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"AuthorTag\"><button class=\"w-fit border-b border-transparent hover:border-primary-yellow\">Michael Gwilliam<\/button><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"hidden md:inline\">\u00a0 \u2758 \u00a0 <\/span>Revealed<!-- -->: <!-- -->2023-02-08T21:03:13<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"hidden md:inline\">\u00a0 \u2758 \u00a0 <\/span>Up to date<!-- -->: <!-- -->2023-02-08T21:09:04<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-1\">\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\"><strong>The Overwatch League has introduced some main modifications coming within the 2023 season with Contenders groups with the ability to compete for the primary time ever.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">The 2023 Overwatch League season circuit is ready to start in March, however this time, there will probably be much more groups unfold via the East and West because of a brand new construction involving Spring and Summer time phases.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">Very like previous seasons, the 2023 installment can even function a Mid-season match and the grand finals on the finish to crown a champion, however how we get there will probably be a bit completely different this time round.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-[10px]\"\/>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">Whereas there&#8217;s nonetheless a lot uncertainty about Chinese language groups heading into the competitors, OWL head Sean Miller has ensured followers that they&#8217;re \u201cworking straight with groups to make sure minimal disruption of their preparation for the season\u201d after companies have been shut down in China.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center w-full md:mx-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>Article continues after advert<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"Heading\" id=\"h-owl-2023-format-revealed\" class=\"text-neutral-grey font-display font-bold mb-5 text-title-2\">OWL 2023 format revealed<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">Beginning in 2023, league standings will now not be decided by factors, however moderately by total file in regional qualifiers. In each areas, the Spring Stage qualifiers decide seeding for the Spring Stage Knockouts and, within the West, can even qualify two groups for the Midseason Insanity International Match.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">Aggressive play will formally return on March 23 with a three-week pro-amateur match within the West that includes each OWL and Contenders groups in a 20-team subject. The seven Contenders groups from the NA and EMEA areas will probably be decided by a collection of tournaments scheduled for late February.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">From there, the 20 groups will probably be cut up into 4 teams of 5 groups for 2 weeks of round-robin group play, which is able to result in an eight-team single elimination bracket. The winner of the pro-am match will earn $100,000.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center w-full md:mx-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>Article continues after advert<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">In the meantime, within the East, there will probably be a collection of regional tournaments in South Korea, Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Australia\/New Zealand (ANZ) with Open Division and Contender groups to find out 12 sides that may compete in Spring Stage Opens. The highest groups from this stage will be a part of the East\u2019s Overwatch League groups for Spring Stage Knockouts.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"NewsletterSignup\" class=\"flex-col w-full py-[14.5px] px-5 bg-neutral-grey-4 md:py-5 md:flex-row md:items-center md:justify-between md:gap-x-5 col-span-full lg:col-span-7 my-8 flex\">\n<p class=\"mb-5 font-body text-link-1 text-neutral-grey md:flex-1 md:mb-0\">Subscribe to our publication for the newest updates on Esports, Gaming and extra.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">In each areas, Overwatch League circuit play is scheduled to start on April 27.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Division_custom-division__EpPhC\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-[10px]\"><span data-cy=\"ImageContainer\" class=\"relative block w-full isolate z-0 mb-2.5\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:56.15234375%\"\/><img alt=\"Overwatch League stage\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:contain\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"Overwatch League stage\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2F04%2FOWL-2023-1024x575.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75 640w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2F04%2FOWL-2023-1024x575.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 750w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2F04%2FOWL-2023-1024x575.jpg&amp;w=828&amp;q=75 828w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2F04%2FOWL-2023-1024x575.jpg&amp;w=1080&amp;q=75 1080w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2F04%2FOWL-2023-1024x575.jpg&amp;w=1200&amp;q=75 1200w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2F04%2FOWL-2023-1024x575.jpg&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75 1920w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2F04%2FOWL-2023-1024x575.jpg&amp;w=2048&amp;q=75 2048w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2F04%2FOWL-2023-1024x575.jpg&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2F04%2FOWL-2023-1024x575.jpg&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:contain\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span data-cy=\"ImageCredit\" class=\"px-2 py-3 w-fit text-neutral-grey-4 bg-neutral-grey text-body-3 font-bold font-body uppercase absolute bottom-0 left-0\">Blizzard<\/span><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"block m-1 ml-0\">The Overwatch League returns in 2023.<\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">The Midseason Insanity LAN match will then function the highest 4 groups from the West (two from each Spring Stage Qualifiers and the Spring Stage Knockouts) and two within the East competing in a six-team double elimination bracket. Thus far, it\u2019s not recognized the place the occasion will happen.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center w-full md:mx-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>Article continues after advert<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">As soon as that&#8217;s achieved, the Summer time Stage will begin and mirror the Spring format. Whereas the West will leap into Circuit play straight away, choose prime finishers amongst Contenders groups within the East will qualify for Summer time Stage Qualifiers.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">Extra data will probably be shared within the weeks forward, but it surely\u2019s wanting just like the 2023 OWL season will probably be one for the ages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/overwatch\/overwatch-league-announces-big-changes-for-2023-season-with-contenders-teams-and-new-format-2054819\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Michael Gwilliam \u00a0 \u2758 \u00a0 Revealed: 2023-02-08T21:03:13 \u00a0 \u2758 \u00a0 Up to date: 2023-02-08T21:09:04 The Overwatch League has introduced some main modifications coming within the 2023 season with Contenders groups with the ability to compete for the primary time ever. 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