Heading into this new season of competitive Overwatch, the greatest change came in the form of the format. Indeed, instead of regular league matches, stages would have qualifying and tournament steps to spice things up. With the Overwatch May Melee Qualifier stage over, the Tournament Weekend awaits us. Read on for a short preview!
Overwatch May Melee Tournament – Testing the Format
The four teams are as follows:
- Shanghai Dragons
- Florida Mayhem
- Dallas Fuel
- Chengdu Hunters
Hailing as the top 2 from the East and West, there’s everything to play for. Accordingly, beyond the $225,000 prize pool, there are also League Points for the top 3 too. Kicking off on Friday May 7th, we have the following bracket to look forward to:
In terms of predictions, everything’s out of the window here. At the start of the season, the only team predicted to make it here was Shanghai Dragons. Otherwise, the other three are all new rosters making big waves in the scene – perhaps they could clench a win this weekend?
For viewership, you’ll want to check out the OWL YouTube channel for full coverage, while you can also check out our very own How to Watch guide here at esportsguide. Earlier on this week, we also discussed the return to form for Overwatch viewership. Accordingly, this weekend is an opportunity to test the community in this regard.
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