Activation Blizzard and Google have just announced some years-long partnerships to develop new players' experiences. As part of this, companies have revealed that YouTube will serve as a special guest stream of Activision Blizzard's live streaming and installation events, including Overwatch League, Call of Duty League, Hearthstone Esports and more.
Starting this week, YouTube will host the official broadcasts of Blizzard activation sports teams and support events, including the newly-formed Duty League Call, Overwatch League, Hearthstone Esports and more. The inaugural season of the Duty League Summit begins on Friday, January 24, with 12 teams competing in Minnesota, and the 2020 Overwatch League season will continue on February 8.
All competitions will be streamed live on each country's YouTube channel and will include files stored on content and other exclusive content. Fans can get in:
- Duty League Call: https://www.youtube.com/CODLeague
- Overwatch League: https://www.youtube.com/overwatchleague
- Hearthstone Esports: https://www.youtube.com/user/PlayHearthstone
- World of War Wars: https://www.youtube.com/Warcraft
"With over 200 million players a day watching over 50 billion hours of game content a year, YouTube offers its most beloved players and fans the world's most popular video game platform," it said. Ryan Wyatt, YouTube Director of Sports
"This is an exciting year for Activision Blizzard Esports as we head towards the opening season of the Call of Duty League and the first season of our Overwatch League worldwide," he said. Pete Vlastelica, CEO of Blizzard Esports activation. "Our mission is to provide the highest quality entertainment our fans can follow around the world, live or want, and celebrate our players as great weather stars." These partnerships will help us keep that promise to new levels, uniting our interested and playful communities with the powerful YouTube content team and the exciting story of supporting next generation entertainment. ”
