Which competition replaced the Overwatch League in 2024?

The Overwatch Champions Series replaced the Overwatch League in 2024. Blizzard announced the transition away from the franchise-based Overwatch League structure in late 2023, then launched OWCS as the game’s new premier competitive circuit in 2024.

The new system was designed around a more open esports model. Instead of relying primarily on permanent city-based league franchises, OWCS organized regional competition in North America, EMEA, and Asia, with teams progressing through stages, qualifiers, and international events. FACEIT became a key competitive partner for parts of the ecosystem, especially in NA and EMEA.

The Overwatch World Cup was a national-team competition rather than a league replacement, so it is not the answer. Overwatch Contenders and Open Division were also existing development or amateur pathways, not the successor to OWL. OWCS carried forward the top level of Overwatch esports while changing its structure and qualification routes.