As Week 2 of the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) Stage 2 regular season wrapped up, both North America (NA) and EMEA saw dramatic shifts in standings, signaling an intense road ahead in the competition.
Momentum Builds in EMEA as New Contenders Rise
EMEA’s Week 2 kicked off with three sweeping victories on May 17th. Twisted Minds opened the action with a decisive 3-0 against Team Peps. Al Qadsiah followed with a clean 3-0 over Frost Tail Esports, and Virtus.pro matched that energy by dismantling Gen.G with the same scoreline.
The momentum continued on May 18th with two thrilling clashes. Quick Esports narrowly edged out The Ultimates in a tight 3-2 contest. Gen.G rebounded to take a commanding 3-0 win against Frost Tail Esports, signaling their return to form.
EMEA Standings After Week 2:
- Al Qadsiah: 3-0 (Map Differential: +6)
- Virtus.pro: 2-0 (+4)
- Twisted Minds: 1-1 (+2)
- Team Peps: 1-1 (0)
- Quick Esports: 1-1 (0)
- The Ultimates: 1-2 (0)
- Gen.G Esports: 1-2 (-3)
- Frost Tail Esports: 0-3 (-9)
Several teams experienced a reversal of fortunes. Twisted Minds and Gen.G, both winless after Week 1, secured important victories. Meanwhile, previously solid contenders like The Ultimates and Team Peps faltered.
NTMR Sets the Pace in North America
Over in NA, May 17th saw Sakura Esports cruise past DhilDucks 3-0, and Team Liquid deliver a flawless performance in their own 3-0 win against Extinction.
On May 18th, NTMR continued its dominant run by overcoming Supernova 3-1. Spacestation Gaming swept DhilDucks 3-0, and Geekay Esports closed out the week with a 3-0 against Sakura Esports.
NA Standings After Week 2:
- NTMR: 3-0 (+7)
- Geekay Esports: 2-0 (+6)
- Team Liquid: 2-0 (+5)
- Extinction: 1-1 (0)
- Spacestation Gaming: 1-2 (-1)
- Sakura Esports: 1-2 (-3)
- Supernova: 0-2 (-5)
- DhilDucks: 0-3 (-9)
NTMR stands firmly at the top with a clean record and a strong map differential, outperforming Geekay Esports—an organization made up of former NTMR players. With nine maps won and only two lost, NTMR looks poised to continue its winning streak.
Looking Ahead to Week 3: Matchups to Watch
OWCS Stage 2 Week 3 is set for May 24–25, 2025, and fans can expect high-stakes matchups as standings become tighter.
EMEA Schedule:
- May 24: Al Qadsiah vs Virtus.pro, followed by Gen.G vs Team Peps
- May 25: Frost Tail Esports vs Quick Esports, and The Ultimates vs Twisted Minds
North America Schedule:
- May 24: Geekay Esports vs Spacestation Gaming, and Team Liquid vs NTMR
- May 25: DhilDucks vs Supernova, and Extinction vs Sakura Esports
All upcoming matches, as well as previous ones, are available for viewing on the official Overwatch Esports Twitch and YouTube channels.