While the Overwatch League obviously has issues it needs to work through, Blizzard still seems committed to launching it in late 2017. ESPN mentions that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has a tentative agreement to purchase a team under the condition that his price matches the most favorable price that anyone else buys in for. It should be noted that Blizzard seems to be willing to work with buyers on a case-by-case basis. It’s said that teams aren’t guaranteed revenue sharing until after 2021, and that the league would take 25 percent of the transaction if someone decided to sell their team to another party. The other specifics don’t sound very alluring either. Blizzard wants $20 million for a team, with that price increasing in bigger markets like New York and Los Angeles. ESPN’s sources point directly at the entry fee as the main culprit. However, Blizzard’s sights are set considerably higher as it’s asking more than 10 times that to take part in its upcoming Overwatch League.Īccording to a report from ESPN, Blizzard is having trouble signing teams for Overwatch League, which was announced at last year’s BlizzCon. A spot in League of Legends‘ League Championship Series is going for $1.8 million. Starting a professional esports team can be an expensive venture. There’s talk it might delay the league’s launch
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