Blizzard Gives All Overwatch Players The Chance To Go Pro

Blizzard Entertainment is gearing up to take the Overwatch professional eSports scene to the next level with the upcoming Overwatch League. And, because the League is still under development, all Overwatch players of legal age are now free agents that can be signed by any of the League teams, from eSports veterans to relatively unknown superstars. Yes, that means you, your friends, along with the millions of other Overwatch players from all over the world will have the chance to be paid to play Overwatch professionally.

“In preparation for the start of the Overwatch League, we are opening an official player signing window for Season 1 from August 1 to October 30, 2017. All announced Overwatch League teams will be able to sign players to contracts during this time, including teams that join the League during the signing window. It’s important to note that this system for selecting players will be unique to the League’s first season. In future seasons, the pre-season player signing process will be updated to serve the needs of an established league, its teams, players, and fans.”

Each team will be made up of a minimum of 6 players up to a maximum of 12. Players who make it into the league rosters are guaranteed a one-year contract, a minimum annual salary of $50,000, team performance bonuses, health insurance, and a retirement plan. They will also be provided with housing and training facilities for the entire season which will be in accordance with standards set by the league.

Check out the top teams competing in the 2017 Overwatch World Cup right after the break. You just might be butting heads with them when Overwatch League launches later this year. You can also head over to the Overwatch League official site for more info.