How to Watch OWCS Midseason Championship · Semifinals & Grand Finals
Overwatch Champions Series · Sunday, August 2, 2026. Here's the start time and where to stream.
▶ Watch on Twitch- EventOWCS Midseason Championship · Semifinals & Grand Finals
- LeagueOverwatch Champions Series
- StagePlayoffs — Semifinals · Grand Finals
- DateSunday, August 2, 2026
- Start time6:00 AM ET (your local time on the live schedule)
- Watch onTwitch ↗Free
How to watch Overwatch Champions Series
OWCS Midseason Championship · Semifinals & Grand Finals — Overwatch Champions Series — is set for Sunday, August 2, 2026, with coverage around 6:00 AM ET. Overwatch Champions Series streams free on the league's official Twitch channel — no subscription needed.
Platform: OWCS Midseason Championship · Semifinals & Grand Finals streams on the official Twitch channel (free) — web, mobile, consoles and smart TVs from about 6:00 AM ET ET.
Free to watch: like almost all esports, it's free — no cable login or subscription needed.
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About Overwatch Champions Series
The Overwatch Champions Series (est. 2024, Blizzard + FACEIT) replaced the Overwatch League as OW2's top circuit. The 2026 Midseason Championship (Jul 29 - Aug 2) is the Overwatch tournament of the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris, gathering 16 teams from the Korea/Pacific/Japan, China, NA and EMEA Stage 2 competitions. Team Falcons won the Midseason 2025 title; Crazy Raccoon arrive as OWCS Champions Clash 2026 winners. Regional Stage 3 resumes Oct 10 - Nov 1, 2026 (outside this window).
Overwatch Champions Series — key facts
Past Overwatch Champions Series champions
| Year | Champion |
|---|---|
| 2025 (Midseason) | Team Falcons |
Frequently asked questions
What time does OWCS Midseason Championship · Semifinals & Grand Finals start?
OWCS Midseason Championship · Semifinals & Grand Finals (Overwatch Champions Series) is scheduled for about 6:00 AM ET on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Times are US Eastern — the live schedule at EsportsLive.net converts them to your local zone.
Where can I watch OWCS Midseason Championship · Semifinals & Grand Finals?
OWCS Midseason Championship · Semifinals & Grand Finals streams free on the league's official Twitch channel — no subscription needed.
How can I stream OWCS Midseason Championship · Semifinals & Grand Finals live?
You can stream it on the official Twitch channel (free) — web, mobile, consoles and smart TVs.
How big is the Overwatch Champions Series prize pool?
$1,000,000 (winner $400,000; $25,000 MVP award)
What is the Overwatch Champions Series format?
Group Stage Jul 29-31: two 8-team GSL double-elim groups, first-to-2; Playoffs Aug 1-2: 8-team single elim, first-to-3 (Grand Finals first-to-4); one hero ban per team per map
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