Overwatch NSE Winter 26
Week 1-3 Qualification
Week 4-7 Playoffs and Swiss
Week 8 Playoffs
In addition to signing up all teams need to fill out Rank Submission Form
Overwatch Winter is split into 2 main stages: Stage 1 Qualification (Weeks 1-3) and Stage 2 Swiss/Playoffs (Weeks 4-7)
Stage 1
In Stage 1 teams will initially be seeded into 3 skill groups. In the first round teams will play another team in the same skill group and in the following rounds be matched versus teams with a similar record in the tournament.
Stage 2
In Stage 2, the top 32 teams will start in the Division 1 bracket (a double elimination bracket) and everyone else will continue playing in a Swiss tournament, starting with points based on finish in Stage 1. Teams who do well in the Swiss can qualify for the Division 2 or Division 3.
Prizes
1st - £250
2nd - £125
Top 8 - BUEC Championship Pins
In addition to other prizes this tournament awards British University Esports Championship Points.
