OWCS Stage 3 begins 10 October; playoffs run 30 October–1 November
Blizzard has published three regular-season weekends and the Stage 3 playoff dates.
Blizzard’s official 2026 OWCS competitive details schedule Stage 3 regular-season weekends for 10–11, 17–18 and 24–25 October. Playoffs are set for 30 October–1 November.
The same season plan dates the 2026 Champions Clash for 22–24 May, Midseason Championship for 29 July–2 August and World Finals for 2–6 December. Those earlier events are complete as of this update.
The Stage 3 announcement gives dates but says live-event format and seeding can vary by stage. The official Overwatch Esports site remains the source for regional brackets and broadcast updates.
Source: Overwatch Esports