This article explains the key dates, times, game information, and more for the Fall 2023 Youth Winner's Circle competitions. Users must be between the ages of 13 and 18 to enter. Please ensure that all team members are aware of the YWC TOURNAMENT RULES before registration.
Game Information
- YWC tournaments use an internal skill-based matchmaking queue system. Review our guide here.
- Youth Winner's Circle is 100% FREE to compete!
|
Game Title |
Team Size |
Platform(s) |
Match Length |
|
League of Legends |
5v5 |
PC |
Bo1 Season Bo3 Playoffs/Finals |
|
Overwatch 2 |
5v5 |
Cross-Platform |
Bo5 Season/Playoffs Bo7 Finals |
Format
|
Stage |
Description |
Length |
|
Preseason |
Warm-up rounds; queue as many times as are available for your game |
2 weeks |
|
Regular Season |
One match per week using the queue system |
6 weeks |
|
Playoffs |
Single elim bracket; lose once and out |
2.5 weeks |
Match Times
All times are presented in Eastern Time Zone.
| Game | Day | Times |
| League of Legends | Monday | 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| Overwatch 2 | Thursday | 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
Makeup Windows
Makeup windows are changing! "Week 7" (11/13 - 11/17) will be "Makeup Week". Match days and queue times will remain consistent with all days & times utilized during the regular season. Competitors will be able to utilize multiple queue windows if needed during makeup week.
Tournament Links
| Overwatch 2 |
| League of Legends |