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The Overwatch Champions Series<\/strong> (OWCS) is heading towards the first international tournament of its 2025 season.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
Here is everything you need to know about the OWCS Champions Clash 2025<\/strong>, taking place from April 18th-20th in Hangzhou, China.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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- Overwatch Champions Series expands into China for 2025 season<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n
Champions Clash follows the regional Stage 1 competitions in Overwatch 2\u2019s tier-one esports ecosystem. Heading to the Hangzhou Esports Center, the event also marks the first global OWCS tournament since the introduction of China<\/a> alongside the circuit\u2019s other regions: Asia (Japan, Korea, Pacific), EMEA and North America.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
\n \nOWCS Champions Clash 2025 Format<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Image credit: OWCS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n \n \nOWCS 2025\u2019s first global competition will feature eight teams battling through a double-elimination bracket. All matches will be using a first-to-three format, except for the first-to-two Quarterfinals and the first-to-four Grand Finals.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
\n \nChampions Clash will also use a hero ban system where each team bans one hero per map for both teams. Within a series, the higher-seeded team bans first. Afterwards, the team losing the previous map gains ban priority.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
\n \nOn March 24th, the 12 maps<\/a> were confirmed for the event\u2019s map pool, including the game modes Control, Hybrid, Flashpoint, Push and Escort.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
\n \nOWCS Champions Clash 2025 Teams<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n \nThe eight teams qualified for the Champions Clash are comprised of two squads per OWCS region:<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
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- NTMR<\/strong> (NA Stage 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Spacestation Gaming<\/strong> (NA Stage 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Virtus.pro<\/strong> (EMEA Stage 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Al Qadsiah<\/strong> (EMEA Stage 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Once Again<\/strong> (China Stage 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Team CC<\/strong> (China Stage 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Team Falcons<\/strong> (Asia Stage 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Crazy Raccoon<\/strong> (Asia Stage 1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n \n
Fans will be looking forward to seeing rivals Team Falcons and Crazy Raccoon face again on an international stage. Both teams have been a dominating force within their region while competing for the top spots at global events.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
\n \nJapanese roster Crazy Raccoon won the OWCS Major and the Esports World Cup in 2024. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian counterpart, Team Falcons, were crowned World Champions in the same year.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
\n \nHow to Watch OWCS Champions Clash 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n \nThe first day of competition will kick off at 1 pm CST (6 am BST), with matches broadcast in English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Thai. On each day, Twitch viewers may earn unique drops<\/a> for watching the official Twitch broadcast or a co-stream. These include one loot box for one hour of watching per day.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
\n \nMoreover, special attendee rewards will be given to those attending the Champions Clash in person.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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