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Overwatch Contenders 2018 Season 1: North America
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Overwatch Contenders 2018 Season 1: North America
League Information
Series:
Organizer:
Sponsor(s):
Type:
Online/Offline
Location:
AlwerniaVenue:
Format:
Trials (Promotion)
Season (Group Stage)
Playoffs
Season (Group Stage)
Playoffs
Prize Pool:
$185,040 USD
Start Date:
2018-03-11
End Date:
2018-05-13
Teams:
12
Liquipedia Tier:
Blizzard Tier:
Links
Chronology
Information[edit]
Format[edit]
Map Pool[edit]
| Regular Season | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Map Rotation | Available Maps For Season 1 | ||||
| Control | Hybrid | Assault | Escort | ||
| 1st set | Control map | ||||
| 2nd set | Hybrid map | ||||
| 3rd set | Assault map | ||||
| 4th set | Escort map | ||||
| Tiebreaker | Bo3 Match on Oasis | ||||
Broadcast Talent[edit]
Prize Pool[edit]
$185,040 is spread among the teams as seen below:
1st
2nd
3rd-4th
3rd-4th
| Playoff prize money | ||
|---|---|---|
| Place | Prize | |
| 1st | $ 30,000 | |
| 2nd | $ 12,450 | |
| 3 - 4th | $ 7,575 | |
| 5 - 8th | $ 4,350 | |
| Group Stage winnings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Maps | Winnings | |||
| W | D | L | |||
| Toronto Esports |
17 | 0 | 3 | $10,969 | |
  Gladiators Legion |
14 | 0 | 6 | $10,198 | |
| OpTic Academy |
13 | 1 | 6 | $10,069.5 | |
| EnVision eSports |
13 | 0 | 7 | $9,941 | |
| Fusion University |
12 | 0 | 8 | $9,684 | |
 XL2 Academy |
11 | 1 | 8 | $9,555.5 | |
  NRG Esports |
10 | 1 | 9 | $9,298.5 | |
  Simplicity |
9 | 0 | 11 | $8,913 | |
 Mayhem Academy |
7 | 0 | 13 | $8,399 | |
 Grizzlys Esports |
6 | 1 | 13 | $8,270.5 | |
 Last Night's Leftovers |
4 | 0 | 16 | $7,628 | |
 Bye Week |
2 | 0 | 18 | $7,114 | |
- In addition to the Playoff prize money, teams will receive $587 USD for each Map win, $330 USD for each Map loss and $458.50 USD for each Map draw during the Regular Season. Tiebreaker maps do not award any prize money.
Participants[edit]
For News and Roster Changes Click here.
- 1 Simplicity announce they have acquired FNRGFE's slot in Contenders.[1][2]
- 2 Grizzlys Esports acquires Rogue's spot in Contenders.[3]
- 3 FaZe Clan does not return to Contenders. Another team from Trials will replace them.
- 4
Kruise joins Toronto Esports.[4] - 5 One of Us renames to Bye Week. [5]
- 6
WonJaeLee joins Simplicity.[6] - 7
moth leaves Toronto Esports to join the San Francisco Shock.[7] - 8 Sombratta and Carter leave Bye Week, and Hypnott and Sugarfree replace them.[8]
- 9 Fl0w3R joins XL2 Academy.[9]
- 10 pajion joins Fusion University as assistant coach.[10][11]
- 11 Sugarfree, Dogman and Hypnott leave Bye Week. Lefaa and PizzaDemon join.
- 12 Pumple leaves Toronto Esports. Axxiom replaces him.[12]
- 13
ioStux leaves the coaching staff of Bye Week.[13] - 14 NexX Joins Last Night's Leftovers.[14]
- 15 Aether leaves Bye Week.[15]
- 16 Cynic joins Mayhem Academy as an analyst.[16]
- 17 KSF leaves Simplicity to join the Los Angeles Valiant.[17]
- 18 Daemin leaves NRG Esports to join the Shanghai Dragons.[18]
- 19 Apply joins Mayhem Academy.[19]
- 20 Poise joins NRG Esports.[20]
- 21 Third leaves the Mayhem Academy coaching staff.[21]
Substitutes[edit]
| Substitutes Information | ||||||
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| Team | C. | ID | Replacing | C. | ID | Description |
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SeoMinSoo |  |
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Results[edit]
Standings
| Group A | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Toronto Esports
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4-1 | 17-4 | +13 | ||
| 2. | Gladiators Legion
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4-1 | 14-6 | +8 | ||
| 3. | XL2 Academy
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3-2 | 12-8 | +4 | ||
| 4. | Mayhem Academy
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2-3 | 8-13 | -5 | ||
| 5. | Grizzlys Esports
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1-4 | 6-14 | -8 | ||
| 6. | Last Night's Leftovers
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1-4 | 4-16 | -12 | ||
| Group B | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fusion University
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5-0 | 16-8 | +8 | ||
| 2. | EnVision eSports
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3-2 | 14-9 | +5 | ||
| 3. | OpTic Academy
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3-2 | 13-8 | +5 | ||
| 4. | NRG Esports
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3-2 | 12-10 | +2 | ||
| 5. | Simplicity
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1-4 | 9-12 | -3 | ||
| 6. | Bye Week
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0-5 | 2-19 | -17 | ||
Match Overview
| 1-3 Mar 11 | 3-2 Mar 18 | 3-1 Mar 28 | 0-4 Apr 08 | 1-3 Apr 01 | |
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| 3-1 Mar 11 | 3-1 Apr 08 | 4-0 Apr 01 | 1-3 Mar 28 | 3-1 Mar 18 | |
| 2-3 Mar 18 | 1-3 Apr 08 | 1-3 Mar 11 | 0-4 Apr 01 | 2-1 Mar 28 | |
| 1-3 Mar 28 | 0-4 Apr 01 | 3-1 Mar 11 | 0-4 Mar 18 | 0-4 Apr 08 | |
| 4-0 Apr 08 | 3-1 Mar 28 | 4-0 Apr 01 | 4-0 Mar 18 | 2-3 Mar 11 | |
| 3-1 Apr 01 | 1-3 Mar 18 | 1-2 Mar 28 | 4-0 Apr 08 | 3-2 Mar 11 | |
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| 2-3 Apr 10 | 2-3 Mar 20 | 4-0 Mar 27 | 3-1 Mar 13 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 Apr 10 | 3-2 Mar 13 | 4-0 Apr 03 | 3-2 Mar 27 | ||
| 3-2 Mar 20 | 2-3 Mar 13 | 3-2 Apr 10 | 3-1 Apr 03 | ||
| 0-4 Mar 27 | 0-4 Apr 03 | 2-3 Apr 10 | 0-4 Mar 20 | ||
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| 1-3 Mar 13 | 2-3 Mar 27 | 1-3 Apr 03 | 4-0 Mar 20 | ||
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Playoffs[edit]
[edit]
Quarterfinals (Bo5)
Toronto Esports
3
NRG Esports
1
EnVision eSports
3
XL2 Academy
2
Fusion University
3
Mayhem Academy
0
Semifinals (Bo5)
Toronto Esports
3
EnVision eSports
1
Grand Finals (Bo7)
Toronto Esports
1
Fusion University
4
Additional Data[edit]
Maps Played[edit]
 Contenders 2018 Season 1 - North America Map Stats (Regular Season)
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|---|---|---|
| Map Type | Map | #NM |
| Assault | Hanamura | 10 |
| Horizon Lunar Colony | 20 | |
| Control | Ilios | 16 |
| Nepal | 14 | |
| Escort | Dorado | 14 |
| Junkertown | 16 | |
| Hybrid | Hollywood | 16 |
| Numbani | 14 | |
| Tiebreaker | Oasis | 9 |
Country Representation[edit]
| # | Country / Region | Representation | Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 48 / 83 (58%) | Adam, Ajax, Apply, Beasthalo, blam, blasé, buds, Cloneman16, Corey, crakinlakin, Dahun, Dalton, Del, dummy, Elk, Fahzix, Fire, frdwnr, Gingerpop, Gods, Goliath, iShiny, Jaru, Karbon, KSF, Lefaa, McGravy, Midnight, Minish, Mohr, Moop3y, nero, Paintbrush, Pizzademon, Pookz, Reach, RinaVX, robdab, Shereshoy, Spirit, Stratus, Tehpwnzorr, Voll, Waifu, xRetzi, ZachaREEE, ZerG, zombs |
| 2 | South Korea | 16 / 83 (19%) | Aid, Alarm, Axxiom, Butcher, Daemin, DPS, Fl0w3R, GuardiaN, Kaiser, Nenne, Panker, Poise, Shu, smurf, WhoRU, WonJaeLee |
| 3 |  Canada | 6 / 83 (7%) | Crimzo, Kellar, Mangachu, Phaz, Roolf, zza |
| 4 |  Sweden | 4 / 83 (5%) | crems, Graceful, Kevster, SharP |
| 5 |  Denmark | 2 / 83 (2%) | Pagh, Zaprey |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 2 / 83 (2%) | Kruise, Smex |
| 7 | Germany | 1 / 83 (1%) | NexX |
| 7 |  Norway | 1 / 83 (1%) | Decod |
| 7 |  Portugal | 1 / 83 (1%) | Greyy |
| 7 |  Russia | 1 / 83 (1%) | NLaaeR |
| 7 |  Wales | 1 / 83 (1%) | MikeyA |
Additional Content[edit]
Streams[edit]
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Videos[edit]
Interviews[edit]
External Links[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Jacob Wolf (2018-02-12). "@GGSimplicity has acquired the Overwatch Contenders slot formerly owned by FNRGFE.".
- ↑ SimplicityGG Admin (2018-02-12). "Simplicity enters Overwatch Contenders". Simplicity.
- ↑ Marie Bladier (2018-02-13). "Montreal Esports secures a spot in Blizzard’s Overwatch Contenders series". Toronto Esports.
- ↑ "Toronto Esports is proud to announce Harrison "Kruise" Pond as the latest addition to the @PlayOverwatch roster.". Toronto Esports. 2018-03-11.
- ↑ "Bye Week is no longer competing under the name One of Us". Bye Week. 2018-03-11.
- ↑ "We are happy to announce our acquisition of @WonJaeLee_OW from @BonsGaming!". Simplicity. 2018-03-12.
- ↑ "The San Francisco Shock are excited to announce the signing of two incredible players.". San Francisco Shock. 2018-03-13.
- ↑ "Contenders Week 2 Roster Changes". Bye Week. 2018-03-18.
- ↑ "Today, we are planting a seed for our future.". XL2 Academy. 2018-03-24.
- ↑ "It is a pleasure to welcome our new assistant coach, @paJion90, to the Fusion University team!". Fusion University. 2018-03-24.
- ↑ "pajion transfers to Fusion University" (in Korean). Bon's Spirit Gaming. 2018-03-24.
- ↑ "Toronto Esports is formally announcing the departure of our Tank player Jung Hoon "Pumple" Lee and the addition of Min Seob "Axxiom" Park.". Toronto Esports. 2018-03-27.
- ↑ ioStux (2018-03-28). "I decided to step down as the Assisstant Coach of @ByeWeek_.".
- ↑ "Welcome @NexX1812 to the squad!". Last Night's Leftovers. 2018-03-24.
- ↑ Aether (2018-03-31). "Why I left Bye Week.".
- ↑ "Please join us in welcoming our new Analyst, @Cynic_OW!". Mayhem Academy. 2018-03-31.
- ↑ "LA Valiant Acquires Free Agents KSF and Finnsi". Los Angeles Valiant. 2018-04-04.
- ↑ "We’re excited to welcome Kim "Daemin" Daemin to our #OverwatchLeague roster.". Shanghai Dragons. 2018-04-04.
- ↑ "Please join us in welcoming @ApplyOW to Mayhem Academy!". Mayhem Academy. 2018-04-09.
- ↑ "Welcome to the team @poise99". NRG Esports. 2018-04-10.
- ↑ Third (2018-04-16). "I am no longer the analyst for Florida Mayhem Academy".