For the second season, eight new teams joined with buy-in costs ranging from $35 million to $60 million , depending on the market (with higher prices for major cities like New York and Los Angeles). The Dissolution and Buyouts (2023–2024)
The Overwatch League in-game shop is expected to remain open until at least December 2025 to allow players to spend remaining balances on legacy team skins. overwatch league buy in
The franchise "buy-in" model no longer exists for professional Overwatch. For the second season, eight new teams joined
After the 2023 season, teams were given a choice to either continue under a new operating agreement or exit the league. A two-thirds majority voted to depart, triggering a $6 million termination fee paid by Blizzard to each participating team. After the 2023 season, teams were given a
OWL Tokens were removed from direct purchase on December 9, 2024 .
With the league's end, the associated "buy-in" for fans (Overwatch League Tokens) is also being phased out.