ZETA DIVISION has been crowned champion of the Overwatch Midseason Championship at the Esports World Cup 2026. The team secured the title following a 4-2 victory over Twisted Minds in the Grand Final on August 2 in Paris.
Tournament Results and Standings
The event took place from July 29 to August 2 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, bringing together 16 of the world's top teams from across OWCS regions. Following a double-elimination group stage and a single-elimination playoff bracket, the final prize distribution was as follows:
| Place | Participant | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZETA DIVISION | $400,000 |
| 2 | Twisted Minds | $180,000 |
| 3 | T1 | $100,000 |
| 4 | Weibo Gaming | $60,000 |
| 5-8 | Geekay Esports, Spacestation Gaming, Dallas Fuel, Crazy Raccoon | $35,000 |
| 9-12 | Team Falcons, Virtus.pro, JD Gaming, VARREL | $20,000 |
| 13-16 | 9z Team, Team Liquid, Team Secret, AG.AL | $10,000 |
Competitive Format and Rules
The tournament utilized a specific hero ban system during the matches. Each team was permitted to ban one hero per map, provided the bans originated from different roles than the opponent's selection. Teams were prohibited from banning the same hero twice in a single series, though mirroring an opponent's ban was allowed.
Higher-seeded teams held the advantage of banning first, while subsequent bans were determined by the team that lost the previous map.
How to Access Match Replays
Players and fans looking to review the gameplay can find official broadcasts via the following platforms:
- YouTube: Overwatch Esports channel
- Twitch: Overwatch Esports
- Twitch: EWC STC Arena