Overwatch 2 esports returns to China for OWCS 2025

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

The OWCS 2025 Champions Clash event in China will be one of three live tournaments.

Overwatch 2 just announced an update for the 2025 Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS). China joined the circuit as one of the four official regions alongside North America (NA), Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and Asia.

OWCS 2025 live events (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
OWCS 2025 live events (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Overwatch 2 esports returns to China

China's addition to OWCS 2025 will also bring a live Overwatch 2 esports event to the region. This will be the Overwatch 2 Champions Clash slated for April 2025 at the Hangzhou Esports Center.

OWCS 2025 schedule (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
OWCS 2025 schedule (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

OWCS China 2025 and more

Additionally, Champions Clash in China will be one of three live and international events. The other ones will be the Midseason Championship happening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the OWCS 2025 World Finals taking place in Stockholm, Sweden.

Overwatch 2 OWCS 2025 schedule

Tournament
Location
Date
Champions ClashHangzhou Esports Center: Hangzhou, ChinaApril 2025
Midseason ChampionshipEsports World Cup: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaJuly 2025
World FinalsDreamHack Stockholm: Stockholm, SwedenNovember 2025

More details about these live OWCS 2025 events will be shared later, according to Overwatch Esports on X. However, we do know that the OWCS 2025 Champions Clash will feature eight teams from around the globe — with two teams qualifying from each OWCS region.

Overwatch 2 esports 2025 schedule (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Overwatch 2 esports 2025 schedule (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

That's all for now. Are you ready for OWCS 2025? Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates on all things Overwatch 2!