How to get free Overwatch League tokens

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

Here’s everything to know about Overwatch League tokens and how to earn them.

Overwatch League tokens refer to an in-game currency that players can use to purchase unique skins. Read on for details about how to get free OWL tokens alongside the answers to what OWL tokens are used for and how much they cost.

Overwatch League Genji skin (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Overwatch League Genji skin (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

How to get free Overwatch 2 League tokens

You can earn free Overwatch League tokens by watching certain live and encore matches. Eligible channels or platforms include the league's official YouTube account, the Overwatch League mobile app on either iOS or Android, and the Overwatch League's homepage.

How to connect your YouTube and Battle.net accounts (Image via YouTube)
How to connect your YouTube and Battle.net accounts (Image via YouTube)

Make sure to connect your YouTube and Battle.net account as well. To do this, just head to the "Settings" section on YouTube, click on "Connected apps," and press the "Connect" button located beside Battle.net. Follow the simple prompts to finish linking up your accounts.

  • Visit the "Settings" section on YouTube
  • Click on the "Connected apps" option
  • Press the "Connect" button beside Battle.net

What are OWL tokens used for?

You can buy certain skins in the game using Overwatch League tokens. These Overwatch 2 skins are special because you can gear up your favorite heroes with your favorite Overwatch League team's style. For example, if you're a fan of Dallas Fuel and Ashe, then there's a skin for that.

Unlock the Dallas Fuel Ashe skin using Overwatch League tokens (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Unlock the Dallas Fuel Ashe skin using Overwatch League tokens (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Unlocking the original Overwatch League skin for Ashe also means getting the other variation of it. While the Home skin for Dallas Fuel features the color blue, the Away skin is white with blue details.

Get the Dallas Fuel Ashe skin using OWL tokens (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Get the Dallas Fuel Ashe skin using OWL tokens (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

How much do OWL tokens cost?

It costs $5.99 USD for 100 Overwatch League tokens, $11.99 USD for 200, $23.99 USD for 400, $47.99 for 900, and $119.99 USD for 2,600. You can purchase these tokens via the in-game shop. Simply launch Overwatch 2, press the "Overwatch League" tab, and click on "+" sign located near the top right.

  • 100 Overwatch League tokens = $5.99 USD
  • 200 Overwatch League tokens = $11.99 USD
  • 400 Overwatch League tokens = $23.99 USD
  • 900 Overwatch League tokens = $47.99
  • 2,600 Overwatch League tokens = $119.99 USD
OWL tokens cost (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
OWL tokens cost (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Overwatch League tokens can also be bought through the Battle.net page. The token prices are in your local currency.

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