Team Falcons Dominate 2025 Overwatch 2 Esports World Cup Midseason Championship
- Sagar Mankar
- Aug 4
- 2 min read
Team Falcons have claimed victory at the 2025 Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) Midseason Championship, held as part of the Overwatch 2 Esports World Cup (EWC), capping off an inspiring underdog run that began in the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ).
The Saudi Arabian squad delivered a commanding 4-0 sweep over Al Qadsiah in the grand final, earning the championship title and a massive $400,000 USD from the tournament’s $1,000,000 prize pool.
Led by legendary Overwatch coach Kim "SP9RK1E" Yeong-han, Team Falcons pulled off an unforgettable comeback narrative. From barely securing a spot through the LCQ to demolishing teams on the main stage, their rise has captured the attention of fans around the world.
Alongside SP9RK1E, players like Kim "Proper" Dong-hyun, Ham "SOMEONE" Jeong-wan, and Choi "MER1T" Tae-min formed a high-caliber core that outclassed every opponent in their path.
Adding to the celebration, Proper was named the Sony Tournament MVP, earning a separate $10,000 USD prize. He also received the Day 1 MVP title, underlining his consistency throughout the tournament.
Team Falcons as a whole was recognized with the Jafonso Award, worth an additional $50,000 USD, for their outstanding performance.
This marks another significant milestone for Team Falcons, who previously won the first-ever OWCS World Finals in November 2024. Their 2025 Midseason Championship win now cements them as one of the top Overwatch teams globally.
Prize Pool Breakdown:
Placement | Team | Prize Money | Club Points |
1st | Team Falcons | $400,000 | 1,000 |
2nd | Al Qadsiah | $180,000 | 750 |
3rd | Twisted Minds | $100,000 | 500 |
4th | T1 | $60,000 | 300 |
5th–8th | Crazy Raccoon, Virtus.pro, Team Liquid, Geekay Esports | $35,000 each | 200 each |
9th–12th | Weibo Gaming, VARREL, Team CC, Sign Esports | $20,000 each | – |
13th–16th | AG.AL International, ROC Esports, ZoKorp Esports, The Gatos Guapos | $10,000 each | – |
Viewership Stats
According to Esports Charts, the event drew:
Peak Viewers: 177,094
Average Viewers: 106,759
Total Hours Watched: 3.76 million
Total Airtime: 35 hours
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