LA Valiant and SF Shock to Compete in California Cup
By Zac Cameron ·
The popular Overwatch League teams have partnered up to create an off-season event for their fans, the California Cup.
Two of the biggest teams in the Overwatch League have joined forces to create a unique off-season event for fans, the California Cup. The Los Angeles Valiant and the San Francisco Shock will battle it out in a North vs South California rivalry in a home-and-away format.
While most of the Overwatch League teams are taking advantage of the off-season to make roster adjustments and have some much-needed relaxation, the Valiant and Shock will be battling it out to settle whether NorCal or SoCal is better when it comes to Overwatch. The first match will take place on October 20th at Esports Arena Santa Ana, and the next on November 10th at Esports Arena Oakland, with plenty of opportunities for fans to experience meet-and-greet events, amateur tournaments, exclusive merchandise, and the main event, a series of show matches between the Valiant and Shock.
“We love the concept of finally bringing our matches to our home market in the Bay Area,” NRG ESports and San Francisco Shock president Brett Lautenbach said in a statement. “This is the first time an Overwatch League team is announcing a home market match outside of Los Angeles. What better way to kick this off than an incredible rivalry between the Valiant and Shock.”
“No matter the competition, the rivalry between Southern California and Northern California is one that is full of passion for the fans and the teams involved,” Immortals and LA Valiant CEO Noah Whinston said. “We are excited to partner with the Shock in establishing a new tradition in esports.”
Tickets are on sale now for the event, with multiple tiers available. For more Overwatch news, check out the rework of Torbjörn, now on the PTR.