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These OWCS co-streams are allowed on any streaming platform.

The Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) has announced a co-streaming program. This program hopes to increase the ways that Overwatch 2 fans can engage with the series. It also allows hosts to bring the esports action to their own communities, create their own content out of the co-streams, and more. Read on for how the OWCS co-streaming program works, the guidelines, and how to send in your application.

OWCS co-streaming program explained

According to the announcement, these OWCS co-streams can take place on any streaming platform. This is a major change compared to the prior Overwatch League (OWL) ruleset. Another big change is that OWCS co-streamers can upload VODs and create content out of their OWCS co-streams. Additionally, co-stream hosts just need to apply once for the 2024 season.

Below are the eight guidelines as stated bythe official announcement, but all of the guidelines and details can be foundhere.

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There’s also a dedicatedDiscord serverthat you can join if you have some questions or wish to connect with the Overwatch 2 esports community within the OWCS.

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