All teams that have left the Overwatch League

The end draws near for the Overwatch League as we know it. While Overwatch esports will seemingly stay alive in some regard, the franchised league is headed toward its close, with owners voting on whether to continue participating or to receive a termination fee and leave the league.

The OWL has struggled with financial viability since its inception due to its high buy-in price for franchises, a mass exodus of sponsorships due to the sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Activision Blizzard, fluctuating media rights deals, a dip in the Overwatch player count, and the COVID-19 pandemic, among other factors.

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