Houston Outlaws and London Spitfire Team Up for Overwatch League Gilded Gala
By Zac Cameron ·
The two teams are set to face off in show matches over the next few months, travelling across the globe to bring the action to home town fans of both teams.
It’s long been touted that the Overwatch League will eventually be a global brand, with teams competing in front of home town fans around the globe in a truly international experience. Now, two of the teams from the inaugural season of the Overwatch League will trial that concept in person, as the Houston Outlaws and the London Spitfire battle it out in the upcoming Overwatch Gilded Gala.
The two teams will be competing in show matches in both London, England, and Houston, Texas, as the Gilded Gala promises to bring the action of the Overwatch League to fans who can’t make the journey to the Blizzard Esports Arena in Los Angeles.
ARE YOU READY LONDON?
— London Spitfire (@Spitfire) September 27, 2018
Prepare yourselves for the #GildedGala! We'll be receiving the @OutlawsOW during our stay in London for a community showmatch on October 20!
Tickets will be available to purchase starting at 16:00 BST on Sept 29! #AcesHigh
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“We’re really excited to have put something special together for the fans, and it’s been great teaming up with the Outlaws to do it,” said Jack Etienne, CEO & Owner of the London Spitfire. “The amount of support we’ve gotten from our hometown fans continues to be phenomenal and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have the team in London. The Overwatch Gilded Gala is going to be an event to remember for both the cities of London and Houston.”
"The Houston Outlaws are super excited to be able to visit the beautiful city of London,” said Matt “Flame” Rodriguez. “As a team with a major focus on fan connection we are beyond pleased to be able to join our friends at the Spitfire to bring positive fan engagements to a passionate esports community and we are really excited to welcome the London team to our home for BBQ and Tacos at a later date."
For more information on the event, check out the official announcement post, here.