Overwatch 2 Stadium Mode Hosts First Major Tournament with Asia Streamer Showdown on June 26
- Sagar Mankar
- Jun 11
- 2 min read
Blizzard’s new Stadium mode takes center stage with top streamers from Korea, Japan, and China competing live from Seoul.
Overwatch 2 is making a bold move in competitive gaming with one of Stadium mode’s first official tournaments, the Asia Streamer Showdown, happening on June 26th, 2025, at 7:00 PM KST/JST. Hosted at WDG Studio Hongdae in Seoul, South Korea, this event marks a key moment for Blizzard’s experimental new game mode.
A Star-Studded Streamer Lineup
The Asia Streamer Showdown brings together 15 standout players — including pro players, streamers, and coaches — split into three national teams: Korea, Japan, and China.
These aren't just popular names; they’re seasoned Overwatch veterans with years of experience and massive fanbases, ready to test their skills on Stadium’s fresh battlefield.
Team Korea:
Ryu ‘Ryujehong’ Je-hong
Dae-hoon ‘Runner’ Yoon
Sung-min ‘MedalOfHonor’ Cho Tobi
Yang ‘tobi’ Jin-mo
Wolf
Team Japan:
Sean ‘ta1yo’ Henderson
Oh ‘FiNN’ Se-jin
Yuto ‘yamatoN’ Hayashi
Hiroto ‘rion’ Tateno
Fujikawa ‘Nico’ Daisuke
Team China:
Yan ‘creed’ Xiao
Li ‘Muzi’ Dong
Li ‘JamLee’ Yingjie
He ‘9duo’ Jiaming
Mada
Matches will be 5v5 role queue competitions in Stadium mode, played in a best-of-seven format across Push, Control, and Clash game types. Designed to be faster and more intense, Stadium mode pushes quick thinking and tight teamwork, with gameplay inspired by other hero shooters and MOBAs.
Format and Prize Pool
The showdown will kick off with a three-team round robin format to decide playoff seeding, followed by a semi-final and final to crown the champion.
There’s $50,000 on the line:
First place takes home $20,000
Second and third place teams each get $15,000
Where to Watch
Japanese broadcasts will be available on:
Twitch: PlayOverwatchJP
Twitch: OW Esports JP
YouTube: OverwatchJP
Korean and Chinese broadcasts are also planned, along with coverage via each streamer's personal and affiliated channels.
Why It Matters
Stadium mode was built from the ground up with esports in mind, hoping to breathe new life into the competitive scene following the end of the Overwatch League. If this event lands well with fans and pros alike, don’t be surprised if we see similar tournaments popping up in North America, Europe, and beyond.
This could be the start of a whole new era for Overwatch 2 esports.
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