"ZETA DIVISION" Wins "Overwatch Champions Series 2026 KOREA Stage 1"! Secures Spot in "OWCS 2026 ASIA Stage 1".
Professional esports team "ZETA DIVISION" OVERWATCH division achieved an undefeated victory in "Overwatch Champions Series 2026 KOREA Stage 1" and secured qualification for "OWCS 2026 ASIA Stage 1". This is a significant announcement showcasing the team's overwhelming strength and raising expectations for the Asian tournament.
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GANYMEDE Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Daisuke Nishihara) is pleased to announce that its professional esports team "ZETA DIVISION" OVERWATCH division won the "Overwatch Champions Series 2026 KOREA Stage 1" held from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, May 3.
As a result, they have secured a spot in the next competition, "OWCS 2026 ASIA Stage 1".
## About "Overwatch Champions Series 2026 KOREA Stage 1"
"Overwatch Champions Series 2026 KOREA Stage 1" consists of three stages. This tournament welcomed a total of 9 teams: 4 partner teams including ZETA DIVISION, the top 2 teams from the previous year's tournament, and 3 teams that advanced from the Open Qualifier.
In the Round Robin, teams ranked 1st to 4th advanced to the Playoffs Seeding Decider, and teams ranked 5th to 8th advanced to the Last Chance Qualifier to earn a spot in the Playoffs.
In the Seeding Decider, the top 4 teams from the qualifiers competed for seeding in the Playoffs, and in the Last Chance Qualifier, 2 teams out of the bottom 4 from the qualifiers were determined to advance to the Playoffs.
The Playoffs were held over three days with 6 teams that advanced from the Round Robin and Last Chance Qualifier. The top 4 teams that emerged victorious from these Playoffs secured a spot in "OWCS 2026 ASIA Stage 1".
## ZETA DIVISION Dominates All Matches Undefeated, Advances to the Next Stage with Overwhelming Strength
The revamped ZETA DIVISION OVERWATCH division, with a significantly refreshed roster this season, proved its overwhelming strength early on in this debut tournament.
They dominated all 8 matches in the Group Stage without a single loss, securing the top spot. They also achieved a perfect record against strong teams in the Playoffs Seeding Decider, extending their winning streak to 11 and confirming their #1 seed in the Playoffs. In the Playoffs, they continued their dominant performance, winning the championship without a single defeat throughout the tournament. By completely conquering all three stages – Group Stage, Playoffs Seeding Decider, and Playoffs – they stood at the pinnacle of "OWCS 2026 KOREA Stage 1".
Playoffs Bracket
As a result of this achievement, they secured their right to participate in "OWCS 2026 ASIA Stage 1", where they will compete for supremacy in the Asian region. Advancing to "OWCS 2026 ASIA Stage 1" undefeated throughout "OWCS 2026 KOREA Stage 1" is an unprecedented accomplishment in history.
The top 2 teams from the next stage, "OWCS 2026 ASIA Stage 1", will be granted a spot in "Overwatch Champions Clash", the world's highest-level tournament held in Japan.
ZETA DIVISION will continue its activities, including the OVERWATCH division and various other competitive titles, to contribute to the development of the gaming community.
## What is "Overwatch Champions Series 2026 (OWCS 2026)"?
Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) is the premier esports competition for Overwatch 2, organized by Blizzard Entertainment.
For the 2026 season, stages will be held in various regions worldwide, including North America, Korea, Europe, and the Pacific, where top teams from each region will compete for supremacy on the Asian and global stages.
"OWCS 2026 ASIA Stage 1", for which ZETA DIVISION has secured qualification, is the battle to determine the champion of the Asian region. Furthermore, the top 2 teams from that stage will be granted qualification for the "Overwatch Champions Clash" (OWCC), held in Japan. OWCC is the culmination of all battles in Stage 1, representing the world's highest-level decisive battlefield.
As a result, they have secured a spot in the next competition, "OWCS 2026 ASIA Stage 1".
## About "Overwatch Champions Series 2026 KOREA Stage 1"
"Overwatch Champions Series 2026 KOREA Stage 1" consists of three stages. This tournament welcomed a total of 9 teams: 4 partner teams including ZETA DIVISION, the top 2 teams from the previous year's tournament, and 3 teams that advanced from the Open Qualifier.
In the Round Robin, teams ranked 1st to 4th advanced to the Playoffs Seeding Decider, and teams ranked 5th to 8th advanced to the Last Chance Qualifier to earn a spot in the Playoffs.
In the Seeding Decider, the top 4 teams from the qualifiers competed for seeding in the Playoffs, and in the Last Chance Qualifier, 2 teams out of the bottom 4 from the qualifiers were determined to advance to the Playoffs.
The Playoffs were held over three days with 6 teams that advanced from the Round Robin and Last Chance Qualifier. The top 4 teams that emerged victorious from these Playoffs secured a spot in "OWCS 2026 ASIA Stage 1".
## ZETA DIVISION Dominates All Matches Undefeated, Advances to the Next Stage with Overwhelming Strength
The revamped ZETA DIVISION OVERWATCH division, with a significantly refreshed roster this season, proved its overwhelming strength early on in this debut tournament.
They dominated all 8 matches in the Group Stage without a single loss, securing the top spot. They also achieved a perfect record against strong teams in the Playoffs Seeding Decider, extending their winning streak to 11 and confirming their #1 seed in the Playoffs. In the Playoffs, they continued their dominant performance, winning the championship without a single defeat throughout the tournament. By completely conquering all three stages – Group Stage, Playoffs Seeding Decider, and Playoffs – they stood at the pinnacle of "OWCS 2026 KOREA Stage 1".
Playoffs Bracket
As a result of this achievement, they secured their right to participate in "OWCS 2026 ASIA Stage 1", where they will compete for supremacy in the Asian region. Advancing to "OWCS 2026 ASIA Stage 1" undefeated throughout "OWCS 2026 KOREA Stage 1" is an unprecedented accomplishment in history.
The top 2 teams from the next stage, "OWCS 2026 ASIA Stage 1", will be granted a spot in "Overwatch Champions Clash", the world's highest-level tournament held in Japan.
ZETA DIVISION will continue its activities, including the OVERWATCH division and various other competitive titles, to contribute to the development of the gaming community.
## What is "Overwatch Champions Series 2026 (OWCS 2026)"?
Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) is the premier esports competition for Overwatch 2, organized by Blizzard Entertainment.
For the 2026 season, stages will be held in various regions worldwide, including North America, Korea, Europe, and the Pacific, where top teams from each region will compete for supremacy on the Asian and global stages.
"OWCS 2026 ASIA Stage 1", for which ZETA DIVISION has secured qualification, is the battle to determine the champion of the Asian region. Furthermore, the top 2 teams from that stage will be granted qualification for the "Overwatch Champions Clash" (OWCC), held in Japan. OWCC is the culmination of all battles in Stage 1, representing the world's highest-level decisive battlefield.