The officially folded on January 23, 2024 , and no longer requires a "buy-in" as the franchise model has been completely disbanded . It has been replaced by the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) , which utilizes an open ecosystem rather than a permanent franchise fee model. Historical Buy-in Costs
These slots were purchased by billionaire traditional sports owners, such as Robert Kraft ( New England Patriots ) and Stan Kroenke ( Los Angeles Rams ). The League's Dissolution and Buyouts overwatch league buy in
For the second season, the buy-in price for new franchises skyrocketed to between $35 million and $60 million . The officially folded on January 23, 2024 ,
Teams paid a base franchise fee of $20 million to secure one of the initial 12 spots. The League's Dissolution and Buyouts For the second
During its operation, the league was famous for having the highest entry costs in esports history: