Overwatch is getting a $300,000 tournament, with finals broadcasting on TBS (updated)

Overwatch and esports are joining hands as they stroll toward the mainstream, thanks to another tournament that’s coming to TBS, a cable channel available in 90 million homes.

Eleague, Turner Broadcasting’s new esports organization matchmaking and tournament-organization tool FaceIt announced today that they are creating a tournament for Overwatch. The team-based shooter is Blizzard’s latest hit. It launched in May for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and it was still the No. 1 selling game for June. Overwatch could be the next big game in the esports scene, a $892 million market.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.