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 It has been replaced by the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) , which utilizes an open ecosystem rather than a permanent franchise fee model.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
For the second season, the buy-in price for new franchises skyrocketed to between $35 million and $60 million . overwatch league buy in
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 The officially folded on January 23, 2024 ,