Overwatch Champions Series Heats Up: Shikigami and Team Liquid Clinch First Wins in Dramatic Matches
February 3, 2025
The ongoing Overwatch Champions Series 2025 features eight teams competing online for a substantial prize pool of $100,000.
The regular-season round robin is set to conclude on February 23, 2025, with six teams qualifying for the double-elimination regional playoffs.
Currently, the standings for the NA Stage 1 are led by Rad Esports, followed by Avidity, Timeless, Spacestation Gaming, NTMR, Team Liquid, Shikigami, and Amplify.
On February 1, 2025, both Shikigami and Team Liquid secured their first victories in the tournament.
In their match, Shikigami started strong with a 2-1 victory on Samoa Control, but Amplify responded with a win on Suravasa Flashpoint.
Team Liquid faced Spacestation Gaming, who initially won 2-0 on Nepal Control, but Liquid bounced back with a 2-0 win on Havana Escort and a 3-1 victory on Suravasa Flashpoint.
Shikigami regained the lead with a win on Dorado Escort and wrapped up their match decisively with a 138-64 victory on Esperanca Push.
In a thrilling encounter, Spacestation dominated the Esperanca Push map with a score of 142-3, leading to a decisive fifth round, which Team Liquid ultimately won 3-2 on Blizzard World Hybrid.
The regular season will continue on February 6, 2025, featuring matches between Shikigami vs. Timeless and Amplify vs. Spacestation Gaming.
The first-place team in the tournament will be awarded $30,000 in prize money.
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Deadspin • Feb 3, 2025
Shikigami, Liquid notch wins at Overwatch Champions Series