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The Overwatch League 2022 Countdown Cup qualifiers have started with a bang as this is the final stage before the season playoffs live in Anaheim. But if you are one of those who haven’t been paying attention, here’s a guide about everything you would require to know before the start of the second week of the qualifiers. 


Here’s all you need to about the Overwatch League Countdown Cup qualifiers:


Where to watch the Overwatch League Countdown Cup qualifiers?

The Overwatch League Countdown Cup qualifiers will be streamed on the Overwatch League YouTube channel. 


What are the teams participating in the Overwatch League Countdown Cup qualifiers?


East Region 

Chengdu Hunters, Guangzhou Charge, Hangzhou Spark, Los Angeles Valiant, Philadelphia Fusion, Seoul Dynasty, Shanghai Dragons 


West Region 

Atlanta Reign, Boston Uprising, Dallas Fuel, Florida Mayhem, Houston Outlaws, London Spitfire, Los Angeles Gladiators, New York Excelsior, Paris Eternal, San Francisco Shock, Toronto Defiant, Vancouver Titans, Washington Justice


What is the schedule for the Overwatch League Countdown Cup qualifiers?


Week One: 22 to 25 September 2022 (Already played)


Week Two: 30 September to 2 October 2022


Week Three: 6 to 9 October 2022


Week Four: 13 to 16 October 2022


What is the format for the Overwatch League Countdown Cup qualifiers?

All teams are to play six games over the four weeks where they will be competing for positions in the Overwatch League playoffs and play-ins. The top three teams will qualify for the playoffs, while the next three take part in the play-ins and the last-placed team is knocked out in the eastern region.


In the western region, the top six teams enter the playoffs whereas the next four will be in play-ins and the bottom three teams will be knocked out. All matches played to have the first to three wins, due to the chance to draw maps thus preventing bo5 from being viable.


Where To Watch  Overwatch League Countdown Cup qualifiers?


You can catch all the update of the Countdown cup on the official YouTube channel Of Overwatch League.