OWCS 2026 Stage 1 moves into full competition after the Pre-Season Bootcamp and the completion of the Open Qualifiers. You now shift your focus to the Regular Season as teams compete for standings, prize money, and advancement within the circuit.
You can expect a structured format that includes scheduled matches, a Regular Season race, and high-stakes Playoffs that determine who advances to the international Champions Clash event in Tokyo, Japan. This stage sets the tone for the rest of the 2026 campaign and shapes the path toward global competition.
Overwatch OWCS 2026 Stage 1 schedule
You can follow Stage 1 across four distinct phases, running from late February through late May.
- Open Qualifiers: Feb 21–22, Feb 28–Mar 1
- Regular Season: Mar 21–22, Mar 28–29, Apr 4–5
- Playoffs: Apr 10–12
- Champions Clash: May 22–24
Each segment advances teams toward the international Champions Clash showdown.
OWCS 2026 Stage 1 Regular Season
You can watch the regular season begin on March 21 at 10 a.m. PT, with competition running simultaneously in North America and EMEA. Teams compete for playoff positions over a three-week stretch.
In North America, the field includes:
- Spacestation Gaming
- Team Liquid
- Dallas Fuel
- Disguised
- Lunex Gaming
- Gorilla’s Disciples
In EMEA, you will see:
- Virtus.pro
- Team Peps
- Anyone’s Legend
- Geekay Esports
- Al Qadsiah
- Twisted Minds
Your focus extends beyond regional playoff qualification. Teams also aim to secure spots at the Champions Clash (May 22–24), the first international event of the season.
OWCS 2026 NA Stage 1 Team Lineup
You watch six organizations compete in North America’s Stage 1 bracket:
- Spacestation Gaming
- Team Liquid
- Dallas Fuel
- Disguised
- Lunex Gaming
- Gorilla’s Disciples
These teams battle through the regular season schedule and fight for playoff positioning and prize earnings in the $75,000 NA Stage 1 event.
OWCS 2026 Overwatch EMEA teams
You compete against these organizations this season:
- Virtus.pro
- Team Peps
- Anyone’s Legend
- Geekay Esports
- Al Qadsiah
- Twisted Minds
OWCS 2026 Stage 1 Regular Season matches and results
You can track every North America (NA) and EMEA regular season match below, including confirmed scores and upcoming fixtures. All match times are listed in Pacific Time (PT).
The action opened on March 21 with a full slate across both regions.
| Date | Region | Time (PT) | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21 | EMEA | 10:00 a.m. | Virtus.Pro vs Qadsiah | 3–1 |
| Mar 21 | EMEA | 11:30 a.m. | Twisted Minds vs Team Peps | 3–0 |
| Mar 21 | NA | 1:00 p.m. | Dallas Fuel vs Disguised | 3–1 |
| Mar 21 | NA | 2:30 p.m. | Spacestation vs LuneX | 3–0 |
| Mar 21 | NA | 4:00 p.m. | Team Liquid vs Gorilla’s Disciples | 3–2 |
On March 22, teams continued round-robin play.
| Date | Region | Time (PT) | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22 | EMEA | 10:00 a.m. | Twisted Minds vs Geekay Esports | 3–0 |
| Mar 22 | EMEA | 11:30 a.m. | Virtus.Pro vs Anyones Legend | 3–0 |
| Mar 22 | EMEA | 1:00 p.m. | Qadsiah vs Team Peps | 3–2 |
| Mar 22 | NA | 2:30 p.m. | Spacestation vs Disguised | 3–2 |
| Mar 22 | NA | 4:00 p.m. | LuneX vs Gorilla’s Disciples | 3–0 |
The remaining regular season matches run from March 28 through April 5. These matches will determine final standings before playoffs.
Key upcoming NA matches:
- Mar 28: Team Liquid vs Dallas Fuel
- Mar 29: Dallas Fuel vs LuneX
- Apr 4: Spacestation vs Dallas Fuel
- Apr 5: Spacestation vs Team Liquid
Key upcoming EMEA matches:
- Mar 28: Qadsiah vs Geekay Esports
- Mar 29: Team Peps vs Geekay Esports
- Apr 4: Virtus.Pro vs Geekay Esports
- Apr 5: Virtus.Pro vs Twisted Minds
You can expect first-to-three match formats throughout the regular season. As additional results become official, standings will shift accordingly and clarify playoff seeding in both regions.
OWCS 2026 Stage 1: Asia, Korea, Japan, Pacific, China
You compete through structured regional formats across Asia’s sub-regions before reaching the international stage. Korea, Japan, and the Pacific run round-robin groups followed by regional playoffs, which feed into the Asia Stage 1 Championship.
The top two teams from that championship secure spots at Champions Clash.
China follows a separate path:
- Regular Season
- Regional Playoffs
- Top two qualify for Champions Clash
Each region rewards consistent results across league play and playoffs.
Overwatch OWCS Champions Clash 2026
You will see Champions Clash 2026 take place from May 22 to May 24 in Tokyo, Japan. The event unfolds at Arena Tachikawa Tachihi and closes out Stage 1 of the 2026 circuit.
Blizzard positions this tournament as the first in-person international event of the year. Eight teams compete for the title after advancing through regional play.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
| Venue | Arena Tachikawa Tachihi |
| Dates | May 22–24, 2026 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Format Tier | S-Tier |
You can expect Stage 2 in Riyadh and Stage 3 in China later in the season.
Overwatch esports Twitch Drops: 2026 OWCS Stage 1 streams
You can watch OWCS 2026 Stage 1 matches live on Twitch and earn in-game rewards while the action unfolds. Blizzard runs viewership incentives throughout the season, including during the Stage 1 broadcast window in late March and early April.
By linking your Battle.net and Twitch accounts, you qualify for timed drops such as:
- Overwatch esports loot boxes
- Battle Pass tier skips
- Exclusive player icons
- Name cards and sprays
You can also purchase the Elysian Keeper Crowdfunding Mega Bundle to support teams heading to Champions Clash. The bundle includes skins for Reinhardt, Lifeweaver, and Wuyang, along with themed weapon charms and profile cosmetics.
