Editing News/Overwatch League is Ending

{{News
|seo_title=Overwatch League is Ending
|seo_keywords=Overwatch League
|image=Activision-blizzard-16466297494x3.jpg
|tags=Overwatch League, Activision-Blizzard
|date=2023-11-09T16:52:09.000Z
|sources={{NewsSource
|source=Kotaku
|url=https://kotaku.com/overwatch-league-owl-activision-blizzard-1851004891
|article=News/Overwatch League is Ending
}}{{NewsSource
|source=PC Gamer
|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/the-overwatch-league-is-officially-dead-blizzard-is-transitioning-away-from-its-groundbreaking-esports-league-as-teams-reportedly-vote-to-withdraw/
|article=News/Overwatch League is Ending
}}
|author=Andura
|category=Business
|game=Overwatch
|content=[[Companies/Activision Blizzard|Activision Blizzard]] has officially announced the ending of the Overwatch League, following a vote taken by the franchise owners. [[News/OverActive Media to Leave Overwatch League|Yesterday OverActive Media announced its decision to leave the league to investors.]] As the 20 teams disband, the company is said to be compensating them with a total of $120m.

Each team will receive $6m according to the deal. When the league was formed teams paid $20 and above for the entry, however following the start of the pandemic Overwatch League numbers dropped and Overwatch 2 was not enough to pique the interest of the viewers. Activision Blizzard officials stated that even though the league is over there will be additional esports activities in the future.
}}