The Overwatch World Cup is happening soon, and will take place in Bangkok from 14th to 16th September. National teams from China, Spain, Australia, Sweden, and Denmark will compete against hometown heroes from Thailand to earn their place in the Top 8 Finals at BlizzCon.
If you’re keen on spectating some of the highest levels of competitive Overwatch in person, you can purchase tickets from Thai Ticket Major. All ticketholders are also entitled to a gift of an event-exclusive Overwatch lanyard, which can be collected at the venue.
Exciting side activities
Besides the Esports action, visit Hall 1 of the Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon, for a wide range of activities to enjoy. The doors will be open for free, from 10am to 7pm through the event duration.
Below are some examples of activities that will be held:
| Activity | Description | Location |
| Try OverwatchFOR FREE | No Overwatch account? No problem! Come to the Overwatch Experience Zone and enjoy the game and a variety of different modes for free. We also have a Sony PlayStation 4 kiosk for those who want to try playing on console. | Overwatch Experience Zone |
| Special Guest –
Kitty Chicha |
Up-and-coming actress and model Chicha “Kitty” Amatayakul, also an avid fan of Overwatch, will visit Hall 1 as a special guest from 2:00pm onSeptember 14 and 15 to play the game and interact with visitors! | |
| Arcade Challenge | Take on the challenge! Team up with your friends to play against other teams in a variety of arcade modes with lots of exciting prizes to be won. | |
| Overwatch Masterclass | Want to bring your game to the next level? Make sure to participate in the Masterclass, hosted by Overwatch experts, keRLos and NzNr. | |
| Save 50%
on Overwatch |
Join the fight for the future and enjoy 50% off the Overwatch PC Standard Edition. This limited-time offer is only available at the venue and while stocks last. | Game Sales Booth |
| Cosplayer Photo Session | See iconic Overwatch heroes in the flesh, played by local cosplayers. Commemorate the Overwatch World Cup with them at our Photo Wall. Well-known online personality Lowcostcosplay will also join in the fun on Sundayafternoon, September 16. We wonder what his next budget cosplay will be! | Hall 1 |
| Blizzard Collectible Showcase | Head to the gallery to check out iconic items from the various Blizzard game universes! Expect a showcase of the best and most well-loved characters and more from all of Blizzard’s games past and present. | Blizzard Collectibles |
If you need more details, you can learn more at the event site.
Plenty of merchandise
As for merchandising, Blizzard has a whole array of gear, hero statues, team jerseys, and Funko POPs! for sale. All of these will be purchasable on-site, including event-limited Overwatch World Cup caps.
Furthermore, Blizzard will also give away some gifts with these purchases. Bundles include:
- Spend more than 2,000 THB on a single receipt: Receive one Overwatch World Cup 2018 exclusive tote bag.
- Purchase above 4,500 THB: Receive one Overwatch World Cup 2018 exclusive tote bag and an Overwatch World Cup 2018 exclusive T-shirt
- Spend more than 10,000 THB: Receive one exclusive Overwatch World Cup 2018 hoodie and two tote bags.
Swag Unlock Challenge
Lastly, Blizzard is inviting Overwatch fans all around Southeast Asia to show their support for the event. State, “Yes, I’m going,” on the Facebook event invite for a chance to unlock swag and lucky draw prizes that can only be won by attendees. The grand prize of this includes a Reaper statue. The challenge ends on 13th September 2018, a day before the event begins.
For more information about Overwatch World Cup, check out the Thai-language official site and event site. You can also follow PlayOverwatch and OWPathToPro on Twitter for ongoing updates.
