Overwatch launched a new game mode, Stadium, last week as part of its 16th season. After playing the mode ahead of launch for a week, I called it "the first thing that has felt truly new in the game since it came out.

Overwatch players are rejoining in droves with a fresh perspective after the title's new Stadium Mode drop. The format has many features that are distinct from

Overwatch 2's Stadium mode was first launched alongside Season 16 on April 22, 2025 with 17 heroes and 9 available maps. Over the next few seasons,