Blizzard Announces Player Salaries for Overwatch League

Blizzard has released additional details on the upcoming Overwatch League, including rules on player signings, salaries and more. The world's top Overwatch players have been evaluated and ranked using a stats-based scouting report designed to help team owners discover and measure potential pro players. Players established with existing Overwatch teams—even teams from organizations that have been announced as part of the Overwatch League—are not automatically signed to those rosters. Players will be considered members of an Overwatch League team only when they sign the Overwatch League Player Agreement with the team of their choice and it is approved by the Overwatch League Commissioner.

The official player signing window for Season 1 is Aug. 1-Oct. 30, including teams that join the League during the signing window. The minimum salary for players is $50,000 per year, with players also receiving health insurance and a retirement savings plan. Teams will sign players to one-year guaranteed contracts with the option to extend the contract for an additional year. In addition, teams will distribute at least 50% of their team performance bonuses to their players directly. The total bonuses available for Season 1 will be $3.5 million, with a minimum $1 million awarded to the Season 1 champion. Each team roster must have at least six players and no more than twelve. Teams will provide player housing and practice facilities during the season which will meet the standards set by the Overwatch League.

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