Overwatch League to host Grand Finals 2023 in Toronto in 'new' playoffs format: Know dates and more

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Canada's Toronto has been selected as the host city for the Overwatch League (OWL) Playoffs and Grand Finals 2023 in the upcoming Fall season. This highly anticipated event will bring together the best teams from the East and the top contenders from the West as they battle it out for the coveted title of 2023 champion. From September 28 to October 1, the Mattamy Athletic Centre will serve as the battleground for the final eight teams competing in this thrilling tournament.

However, this year, the OWL is introducing a new format by dividing the teams into two groups of four, creating a double-elimination bracket. The groups will consist of the top five teams from the West and the top three teams from the East. The top two teams from each group will then proceed to the knockout stages.

On the Grand Finals day, the remaining teams will engage in a single-elimination bracket, culminating in the crowning of the ultimate champion, who will walk away with a grand prize of $1 million. This event marks a return to Toronto for the Overwatch League, following the city's successful hosting of the Summer Showdown in 2022. Excitement is already building, with VIP tickets set to go on sale on July 21, and General Admission tickets becoming available a week later on July 28.FAQs