The Overwatch Champions Series Korea (OWCS Korea) Heats Up

The competition intensifies as Stage 2 of the 2025 Overwatch Champions Series Korea (OWCS Korea) launches today,May 9th,at 5 PM KST. The WDG Studio in Hongdae,Seoul,will be the battleground for nine formidable teams vying for supremacy and a chance to represent Korea on the global stage.

A Mix of Titans and Underdogs

Stage 2 features a diverse roster of talent, blending established powerhouses with hungry newcomers. The seeded teams, earning their place through prior performance, include:

• Crazy Raccoons
• Team Falcons
• Zeta Division
• Team Way
• T1

These teams will face fierce competition from the qualifier teams, who fought their way through the open brackets:

• Poker Face
• VEC Seongnam
• Onside Gaming (formerly Alt Tab)
• Old Ocean

Opening Day Showdowns

The opening day promises high-octane action with a series of compelling matchups:

• Crazy Raccoons vs. [Opponent Team]: The reigning Stage 1 World Champions,Crazy Raccoons,will look to defend their title.
• Team Falcons vs. T1: A clash of titans as two of the strongest teams in the region go head-to-head.
• VEC Seongnam vs. Zeta Division: Zeta Division, with their revamped roster, will face a stern test against VEC Seongnam.

following the opening matches, the competition will transition to a round-robin format, ensuring that every team faces each other in a battle for crucial points and playoff positioning.

How to Watch and Engage

Fans can catch all the action live on SOOP. For highlights, clips, and behind-the-scenes content, visit the Overwatch Esports YouTube channel.

For those wanting to experience the thrill of live esports,tickets to attend matches at the Hongdae WDG Studio are available for purchase every Wednesday from 5 PM KST on the ‘Overwatch Champions Series Korea 2025 Ticket’ page.

On-site attendees will receive exclusive merchandise, including photos of the nine teams and signed photo cards. Fan meetings and other interactive programs will also be held,providing opportunities to connect with their favorite players.

The Road to Riyadh: OWCS Mid-Season Championship

The stakes are high as OWCS Korea Stage 2 unfolds over a seven-week journey, encompassing the regular season round-robin, seed determination matches, and the playoffs. The top two teams emerging from this gauntlet will earn the right to compete in the OWCS Mid-Season Championship, held at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They will join Crazy Raccoon, who have already secured their spot based on their previous victory.

The Esports World Cup, featuring a multi-game format, is set to be a major event in the esports calendar, with considerable prize pools and global recognition on the line. The Overwatch 2 portion of the event is expected to draw important viewership,further amplifying the importance of the OWCS Korea as a qualifying pathway.

A Collaborative effort

The Overwatch Champions Series korea Tournament is a collaborative effort between Blizzard Entertainment and WDG, the official specialist in Sports Asia.