Calling All Heroes 2026 Championship Begins Today
Eight teams enter a two-weekend double-elimination bracket with hero bans, official broadcasts and the Raidiant Series title on the line.
At a glance
- Start time
- August 29 at 11:00 AM PT
- Teams
- 8
- Format
- Double elimination
- Final weekend
- September 5–6
The season ends with an eight-team bracket
Calling All Heroes moved from its regular season and playoff seeding stage into the 2026 Championship on August 29. All eight finalists enter a double-elimination bracket, so one loss drops a team to the lower bracket instead of ending the run immediately.
The opening weekend runs August 29 and 30. The remaining teams return September 5 and 6 to decide the championship. Broadcasts begin at 11:00 AM Pacific.
Hero bans carry into the title event
The Championship uses the competitive hero-ban system, forcing teams to adjust compositions across a long series instead of relying on one solved matchup. That rewards roster flexibility and preparation across multiple maps and modes.
The double-elimination structure also creates rematch potential. A team beaten early can rebuild through the lower bracket and meet the same opponent again with new bans and a revised plan.
Calling All Heroes remains a distinct competitive path
The Raidiant Series is designed to lower barriers for players from marginalized genders while creating a visible route into higher-level Overwatch competition. Weekend match days and simplified eligibility verification were central changes for 2026.
The official Calling All Heroes and Overwatch Esports channels carry the Championship across both weekends, with viewership rewards promoted separately for the event.
Questions and answers
When does the Calling All Heroes Championship start?
The 2026 Championship begins August 29 at 11:00 AM PT.
What format does the Championship use?
Eight teams play a double-elimination bracket across August 29–30 and September 5–6.
