ESPN, Disney and ABC will now broadcast the Overwatch League

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ESPN has announced Disney has signed a multi-year broadcast deal with Blizzard Entertainment. The deal will cover the Overwatch League playoffs beginning tonight.Overwatch matches will be broadcast across the ESPN network, ESPN2, Disney XD, ABC, and streaming services with "hundreds of hours" of live and highlight programming. This will mark the first time the Overwatch League will be broadcast live on TV.There will also be a recap show on ABC alongside full replays. Additional content catered toward fans unfamiliar with Overwatch could also be included.The broadcast will begin tonight at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on Disney XD and ESPN3. The Philadelphia Fusion will battle the Boston Uprising in the first match of the Overwatch League quarterfinals.The Overwatch League will still be broadcast on Twitch as well.

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