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 It has been replaced by the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) , which utilizes an open ecosystem rather than a permanent franchise fee model.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
Teams paid a base franchise fee of $20 million to secure one of the initial 12 spots. The officially folded on January 23, 2024 ,
By late 2023, the franchise model proved financially unsustainable due to high costs, a lack of profitability for owners, and the impact of the pandemic on the "homestand" model. 60 Million Buy In - GameZilla Podcast ep195 Teams paid a base franchise fee of $20