The Atlanta Reign completed an undefeated run by recording a 4-1 victory over the Houston Outlaws in the grand final of the Overwatch League’s Midseason Madness in Seoul.
In a match that started late Saturday night, the Reign posted a 2-1 win on Ilios and a 3-1 triumph on Blizzard World before the Outlaws responded with a 1-0 victory on Shambali Monastery. Atlanta answered with a 1-0 win on Esperanca and a 2-0 triumph on Antarctic Peninsula.
FROM THE ASHES, THEY RISE ??
The @ATLReign are your #OWL2023 Midseason Madness champions! pic.twitter.com/c7cIlkMGDu
— Overwatch League (@overwatchleague) June 18, 2023
Kwon “Fielder” Joon of South Korea was named the match MVP.
YOUR UNDEFEATED MIDSEASON MADNESS CHAMPIONS!!! pic.twitter.com/rLsgHlfYuP
— Atlanta Reign (@ATLReign) June 18, 2023
Houston advanced to the title match after notching a 3-1 victory over Florida Mayhem in the lower-bracket final.
The Outlaws secured a 2-1 win on Antarctic Peninsula and a 3-1 triumph on King’s Row before the Mayhem countered with a 2-1 victory on Rialto. Houston ended the match with a 1-0 win on New Queen Street.
Lee “Fearless” Eui-Seok of South Korea was named the match MVP.
Midseason Madness prize pool:
1. Atlanta Reign — $500,000
2. Houston Outlaws — $200,000
3. Florida Mayhem — $120,000
4. Boston Uprising — $100,000
5-6. Seoul Infernal, Hangzhou Spark — $80,000
–Field Level Media