Overwatch Champions Series Dallas Major 2024: Schedule, teams, stream
BlizzardOverwatch Champions Series’ first Major is close to kicking off in May, with all teams already qualifying for Dallas. So here is everything you need to know about OWCS’ first Major.
When the Overwatch League announced its plans to shut down, OWCS took its place as its successor with an entirely new open circuit for everyone to play in and take a shot at potentially qualifying for an international LAN.
Now, the Dallas Major is set to be the first international LAN in the new circuit, and all eight teams qualifying have now been finalized, with a familiar OWL roster, established orgs, and even a free-agent team making the cut.
So here is everything you need to know about the Overwatch Champions Series Dallas Major 2024.
OWCS Dallas Major 2024: Stream
The Overwatch Champions Series Dallas Major will be streamed on both the official Overwatch Esports YouTube and Twitch channels. We have embedded the latter below channel for your convenience.
Due to the dense schedule, two matches will be broadcast on the OW_Esports2 channel as a B Stream, you can find the link here.
Additionally, co-streams have become very popular with OWCS’ inception, so there is a good chance that your favorite streamer will be watching the Major live as well.
OWCS Dallas Major 2024: Schedule and format
The OWCS Dallas Major runs from May 31 to June 2 throughout DreamHack Dallas.
The tournament format will place all eight qualified teams into a double-elimination bracket. All matches will be Bo5, with the Grand Finals being the only Bo7.
Day 1: May 31
| Round | Match | PT | ET | BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Bracket Round 1 | Team Falcons 3-0 ENCE | 11 AM | 2 PM | 7 PM |
| Upper Bracket Round 1 | Spacestation 3-0 NRG | 11 AM | 2 PM | 7 PM |
| Upper Bracket Round 1 | Crazy Raccoon 3-0 M80 | 12:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Upper Bracket Round 1 | Toronto Defiant 3-0 Twisted Minds | 12:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Lower Bracket Round 1 | NRG vs ENCE | 2 PM | 5 PM | 10 PM |
| Lower Bracket Round 1 | Twisted Minds vs M80 | 3:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 11:30 PM |
Note: Spacestation vs Students of the Game and Toronto Defiant vs Twisted Minds will be broadcast on the B Stream
Day 2: June 1
| Round | Match | PT | ET | BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Bracket Semifinals | Spacestation vs Team Falcons | 11 AM | 2 PM | 7 PM |
| Upper Bracket Semifinals | Crazy Racoons vs Toronto Defiant | 12:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Lower Bracket Quarterfinals | TBD vs TBD | 2 PM | 5 PM | 10 PM |
| Lower Bracket Quarterfinals | TBD vs TBD | 3:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 11:30 PM |
Day 3: June 2
| Round | Match | PT | ET | BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Bracket Semifinal | TBD vs TBD | 9 AM | 12 PM | 5 PM |
| Upper Bracket Final | TBD vs TBD | 10:30 AM | 1:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
| Lower Bracket Final | TBD vs TBD | 12 PM | 3 PM | 8 PM |
| Grand Final | TBD vs TBD | 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
OWCS Dallas Major 2024: Prize pool
A full prize pool hasn’t been announced for the OWCS Dallas Major, however, it has been revealed that just like 2023’s Overwatch World Cup, a skin has been released to help fund the prize pool.
Azure Flame Hanzo will be available to purchase from May 21 to June 3 with 25% of the proceeds contributing to the Major’s prize pool.
It is unknown if the entire prize pool will be entirely funded by the skin or if Blizzard or ESL will be adding more to the skin’s prize pool contributions.
For reference, OWWC’s prize pool amounted to $513,162 thanks to the crowdfunding skin.
OWCS Dallas Major 2024: Azure Flame Hanzo Crowdfunding Bundle
BlizzardA new Hanzo skin rocking a pushed-back spiky hair with a blue color palette has been introduced as part of a Crowdfunding bundle.
For 2600 coins, these are all the items included in the bundle:
- Legendary Azure Flame Hanzo skin
- Azure Moon Name Card
- Azure Flame Player Icon
- Azure Guardian Spray
- Dragon Guardian Weapon Charm
OWCS Dallas Major 2024: Twitch Drops & event incentives
BlizzardAside from the new Hanzo skin, players will also be able to earn in-game freebies in the form of icons, namecards, skins, and others by tuning in to official broadcasts on Twitch or YouTube. Below, you’ll find all the rewards and watch time to unlock each:
OWCS Dallas Major drops May 31 – June 2:
- Dallas Skyline Sunrise Icon – 1 hour
- Bull Rider Cassidy Spray – 2 hours
- Dallas Skyline Evening Icon – 4 hours
- Bull Rider Ashe Spray – 6 hours
- Big Tex Cassidy Namecard (Daytime) – 7 hours
- Big Tex Xassidy Namecard (Evening) – 8 hours
- OWCS Weapon Charm – 10 hours
- OWCS Ashe skin (Home) – 11 hours
- OWCS Ashe skin (Away) – 12 hours
Meanwhile, those who purchase an OWCS ticket with Seating Add-On will be granted codes to unlock the rewards above, as well as these exclusive items:
- Dallas Skull Player Icon
- Bless Your Heart Spray
- Dallas Sunset Name Card
OWCS Dallas Major 2024: Teams
Eight teams in total have qualified for the OWCS Dallas Major. Three teams from North America, three teams from EMEA, and two teams from Asia.
With NRG signing Students of the Game and revamping the San Francisco Shock brand, there is now two former OWL teams participating, the second being Toronto Defiant.
| Team | Qualified From | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Crazy Raccoon | Asia Stage 1 | LIP, HeeSang, Junbin, MAX, CH0R0NG, Shu |
| Team Falcons | Asia Stage 1 | Proper, Stalk3r, smurf, Hanbin, ChiYo, Fielder, SirMajed |
| Spacestation Gaming | EMEA Stage 2 | SparkR, Backbone, Seicoe, Hadi, FunnyAstro, Landon |
| ENCE | EMEA Circuit Points | Kai, kevster, Chase, Vestola, ghost91, Masaa, Crimzo |
| Twisted Minds | EMEA Circuit Points | Youbi, akay, Skairipa, Slay, Admiral |
| Toronto Defiant | NA Stage 2 | MER1T, Sugarfree, SOMEONE, Vega, Rupal |
| M80 | NA Circuit Points | Happy, Pelican, Hawk, Lyar, Ultraviolet |
| NRG Shock | NA Circuit Points | scissors, PGE, Infekted, MirroR, Rakattack, cal |