One of the biggest criticisms of the upcoming Overwatch League was the lack of information coming from Blizzard.
The fans want to know what's going on!
Well, I think Blizzard had heard the mutterings and has been quite consistent in the comms department as of late. First with the announcement of the 7 new team owners and cities they have purchased rights to. Secondly the scouting report emails and related info that was released.
Today Blizzard released some player signings, salaries, and other minimum compensation and benefits info teams will be required to give the players.
This is huge! I believe now that this info has been released it will start a snowball effect where players are now going to flock to the current team owners and future team owners solidifying the rest of the rumored 28 teams. Now players will know exactly what to expect. The chance to make millions playing Overwatch is real now. This announcement is a game changer!
Official Player Signing Window - Season 1
If you want your shot at playing for one of the Overwatch League professional teams you better get on the ball! Official Overwatch League player signings start August 1 to October 30, 2017.
Overwatch League Player Agreement
- Teams will sign players to one-year guaranteed contracts with the option to extend the contract for an additional year.
- The minimum salary for players is USD $50,000 per year.
- Teams will provide players with health insurance and a retirement savings plan.
- Each team roster must have at least six players and no more than 12 total.
- There is no region locking in terms of the place of birth or home country of any player.
- Teams will provide player housing and practice facilities during the season which will meet professional standards set by the Overwatch League.
- Teams will distribute at least 50% of their team performance bonuses (i.e. money from winning playoffs and other League events) to their players directly.
The total bonuses available for Overwatch League teams in Season 1 will amount to USD $3.5 million, with a minimum USD $1 million awarded to the Season 1 champion.
This does not mention the profit sharing from merchandising and sponsorships as well as money earned from ticket sales and other player income revenues like twitch.tv streaming. Players will have a lot of opportunities to make an unbelievable amount of money!
Wow! Buckle up ladies and gents. Overwatch League is picking up steam(or should I say Steem! Haha) and is about to change professional sports here in America! Let's Go!
I'm pumped and I'll see you next time!!!
