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| Game | Overwatch |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 |
| Ceased | 2024 |
| Owner(s) | Blizzard Entertainment |
| Related competitions | |
| Official website | overwatchcontenders |
Overwatch Contenders (OWC) was an international esports league for the video game Overwatch that is organized by Blizzard Entertainment. The series acts as the development league for aspiring Overwatch League (OWL) professionals. Founded in 2017, Contenders was created in part to consolidate existing regional tournaments into a structure to support the Overwatch League, including the Overwatch Apex tournament, Overwatch Premier Series, and Overwatch Pacific Championship.
Overwatch Contenders ceased operations in 2024, coinciding with the end of the Overwatch League.