Dallas Fuel off to 2-0 start in Overwatch Champions Series

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The Dallas Fuel continued their strong start to the Overwatch Champions Series 2026 -- North America Stage 1 with a 3-0 sweep over Team Liquid on Saturday. Extinction also bounced back from a pair of Week 1 losses with a 3-0 victory over Disguised.

Why it matters

The Overwatch Champions Series is a major esports competition with a $75,000 prize pool, and the results in the early stages will determine which teams advance to the regional playoffs. A strong start is crucial for the Dallas Fuel and Extinction as they look to secure a spot in the playoffs.

The details

The Dallas Fuel opened with a 2-1 win over Team Liquid on Lijiang Tower, followed by a 3-0 victory on Aatlis and a 4-3 triumph on Watchpoint: Gibraltar to complete the sweep. Extinction posted back-to-back 2-1 victories over Disguised on Lijiang Tower and Rialto, then finished off the sweep with a 3-1 win on Aatlis.

• The Overwatch Champions Series 2026 -- North America Stage 1 runs from March 21 to April 5.
• The regional playoffs will take place from April 10-12.

What’s next

The top four teams in the Overwatch Champions Series 2026 -- North America Stage 1 will advance to the regional playoffs, which are scheduled for April 10-12.