Overwatch Contenders Europe is heading into its second season of 2018 and we’ve got all the updates you need ahead of its kickoff. New teams have made their way from Open Division into the program via Path to Pro, last season’s top challengers are back, and everyone is aiming to claim the regional title from Season 1 champions British Hurricane—London Spitfire’s Academy Team. Here’s everything you need to know!

NEW AND RETURNING TEAMS

Contenders Trials finished last weekend, and after an intense series of matches for each team, 6nakes (formerly Mosaic Esports) and Bazooka Puppies avoided relegation to the Open Division and will compete in Contenders Season 2. Both teams return to the tournament with refreshed line-ups and will be aiming to showcase their improvements.

Alongside the returning teams are We Have Org (formerly Augmented Authority) and One.Point, who finished second and third respectively in Contenders Trials, to complete their journey from Open Division to the regular season.

6nakes We Have Org

One.Point Bazooka Puppies

SEASON 1 TOP 8 TEAMS

Both new and returning teams will face some tough competition from last season’s top-eight finishers. Each squad has undergone roster changes as they aim to challenge the current champions, British Hurricane.



Angry Titans British Hurricane

CIS Hope Copenhagen Flames

Eagle Gaming Orgless and Hungry

Team Gigantti Young and Beautiful

NEW SHOWTIMES AND LOCALIZATION



As the Overwatch League heads into its inaugural season’s playoffs, the European Contenders program will move to a fixed schedule every Monday and Tuesday starting July 2 from 18:00 CEST.

You can follow all the action on our official English channel, or check out the other language streams listed below:

FAMILIAR FACES

One group that hasn’t changed is the talent team, who’ll guide you through each week of competition. After some deserved time off following the Season 1 finals, the team is back and ready to go!

Sam "TechGirl" Wright Twitter Derry "Dezachu" Holt Twitter

Thomas "Tridd" Underwood Twitter