So if the Overwatch World Championships didn't get you hyped enough you might have seen marketing over the past month for "The Overwatch League". (Optic gaming investing 3.5 million dollars for an HQ in Texas, etc)
https://overwatchleague.com/en-us/
Meet The Teams
The Overwatch League’s teams are permanent franchises representing major cities across the globe. The Atlantic and Pacific Divisions, comprising six teams each, share a fierce hunger for the Overwatch League championship, as well as for the USD $3.5 million in performance bonuses at stake in the inaugural season.
BOSTON UPRISING
Boston, MA
DALLAS FUEL
Dallas, TX
FLORIDA MAYHEM
Florida
HOUSTON OUTLAWS
Houston, TX
LONDON SPITFIRE
London, EN
LOS ANGELES GLADIATORS
Los Angeles, CA
LOS ANGELES VALIANT
Los Angeles, CA
NEW YORK EXCELSIOR
New York City, NY
PHILADELPHIA FUSION
Philadelphia, PA
SAN FRANCISCO SHOCK
San Francisco, CA
SEOUL DYNASTY
Seoul
SHANGHAI DRAGONS
Shanghai
Here's How it Works
International city-based teams recruit top Overwatch players to compete in a five-month season, followed by championship playoffs with a $1 million bonus for first place.