Here’s everything to know about the Overwatch Pachi-Marchi Clash event.

It's time to celebrate some community esports action in Overwatch 2! Here's everything to know about the Overwatch Pachi-Marchi Clash event. Read on for the tournament schedule, where to watch, how to sign up, and the map pool.

The Overwatch Pachi-Marchi Clash event name refers to Pachimari and the month of March (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
The Overwatch Pachi-Marchi Clash event name refers to Pachimari and the month of March (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Overwatch Pachi-Marchi Clash schedule

The Overwatch Pachi-Marchi Clash tournament will kick off on March 21 at 4 p.m. PT and continue on March 22 at 5 p.m. PT. It will feature a $20,000 prize pool, up to 128 teams, and a single-elimination bracket. There will also be an exhibition game showcasing a new game mode.

As for where to catch all of the esports action, Blizzard will broadcast the semifinal and final matches on the official Overwatch 2 Twitch channel.

Pachimari Roadhog skin (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Pachimari Roadhog skin (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

How to sign up for the Overwatch 2 Community Clash

According to Blizzard's announcement, registration for this tournament is open to the entire Overwatch 2 community. However, it should be noted that the tournament rules state that Overwatch League players are not eligible to participate. As for Overwatch Contenders players, only a maximum of two per roster can enter the Pachi-Marchi Clash.

Interested participants can sign up via GameBattles. Additionally, competitors must join the Overwatch Open Community Clash Discord Server.

Antarctic Peninsula map in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Antarctic Peninsula map in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Overwatch Community Clash map pool

Here's the map pool for this Overwatch Community Clash event:

  • Control
    • Antarctic Peninsula
    • Ilios
    • Lijiang Tower
    • Nepal
    • Oasis
  • Hybrid
    • Numbani
    • Blizzard World
    • King's Row
  • Escort
    • Havana
    • Rialto
    • Shambali
    • Junkertown
  • Push
    • Colosseo
    • New Queen Street
    • Esperança

Below is the map rotation:

  • Rotation:Round of 128 - Semi-Final: First to 2
    • Control / Hybrid / Escort / Push (Tie Breaker)
  • Grand Final: First to 3
    • Control / Hybrid / Escort / Push / Control / Control (Tie Breaker)

Blizzard also noted that each participant's Battle.net account must be in good standing. This means the account should neither be silenced nor suspended.

That's all for now. Stay tuned on Esports.gg for more Overwatch 2 news and updates!