The Overwatch League season has wrapped up for 2020, but the off-season roster shuffles are only just beginning. Ahead of the 2021 season, be sure to keep your eyes right here on Dexerto as we cover all of the major OWL moves you need to know.

San Francisco walked away from the 2020 Overwatch League season as the league’s first two-time, back-to-back winners. While it was an interesting season, to say the least, the NA squad once again proved why they are the most dominant team in Overwatch history.

However, in 2021, that could all change. After all, the off-season is a wacky and wild time where players could land anywhere.

The Shock went back-to-back in OWL 2020, taking down Seoul Dynasty in the final 4-2.

We saw big movers and shakers in the likes of the Vancouver Titans and Washington Justice in 2020, and what happens in 2021 is anyone’s guess.

Before we get stuck into the big moves, there’s a few key dates in the Overwatch League transfer period you need to be weary of.

• Oct. 12, 2020: Teams may begin submitting player trades for League Office review. All player trades are subject to League Office approval prior to becoming effective. Teams may also begin extending or otherwise signing their current players to standard contracts.
• Oct. 16, 2020: Deadline by which teams must exercise any options to extend existing contracts which were initially executed in 2020.
• Oct. 23, 2020: PSAs signed using the 2020 PSA template that are not extended terminate and such Players become free agents. Players who are signed using the 2020 PSA template whose contracts extend into the 2021 Season begin receiving Base Salary at the 2021 Season rate.
• Oct. 24, 2020: Teams may begin signing free agents to contracts for the 2021 Season.
• Nov. 13, 2020: Deadline by which teams must exercise any team options to extend existing contracts which were initially executed in 2019.
• Nov. 20, 2020: Players whose contracts that are not extended become free agents. Teams and players also may mutually agree to an early release from contracts prior to this date.
• Jan. 4, 2021: Deadline for all teams to have a minimum of seven players signed to season-long contracts for the 2021 season. (See below for changes to player contract terms for the 2021 season.)

Players who were born on or before June 30, 2003, are eligible to sign Overwatch League contracts for the 2021 season.

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Latest news

October 16: JMAC leaves the London Spitfire.

Today we have another very tough announcement, we are releasing @JeungMac_ow from the Spitfire. We all thank him for the dedication and effort he has put into the team over the past year and wish him all the best for the 2021 season.#AcesHigh pic.twitter.com/xgc1VDxxlF

— London Spitfire (@Spitfire) October 17, 2020

October 16: Fire announces free agency from Atlanta Reign.

I’d like to thank Atlanta for letting me be a part of them this past season, however my contract will not be extended making me a F/A for 2021. Was fun, but a lot to learn from for the upcoming grind this offseason.

Fire#9443 on discord, or fire@seg.gg for any opportunities.

— Fire (@Fire_OW) October 17, 2020

October 16: Los Angeles Valiant release Apply, GiG, and McGravy.

Thank you to @Apply, @GiG_OW, and @McGravy for being an incredible part of our team this year. Everyone at Valiant is wishing you the best of luck and more.

💙 pic.twitter.com/tjMRsj8cVL

— Los Angeles Valiant (@LAValiant) October 17, 2020

October 16: Vancouver Titans release Tsuna, KSAA, and CarCar.

Today we say farewell to three Titans that represented Vancouver with pride and honour.

Thank you @CarCarOW, @tsuna, and @owKSAA and we wish you all the best of luck 💚 pic.twitter.com/XZe5gb0YGr

— Vancouver Titans (@VancouverTitans) October 16, 2020

October 16: Dallas Fuel drops eight players: Onigod, NotE, Paintbrush, Crimzo, Closer, Trill (now retired), aKm (now retired), and Gamsu (now retired). Only Doha remains.

Today, we are parting ways with @Onigod, @Crimzo, @Gamsu, @NotEvenBleu, @Trill_ow, @DF_aKm, @uNKOE, @Closer and @paintbrush.

We want to thank them for all of their hard work, passion, dedication and time on the Fuel. We wish them the absolute best in their future endeavors. pic.twitter.com/efF9UWv5dQ

— Dallas Ghoul 👻 (@DallasFuel) October 17, 2020

October 16: OGE leaves the Los Angeles Gladiators.

🛡️ Thank you, @OGE_ow! 🛡️

Today we are mutually parting ways with OGE. We wish him the best moving forward and know his impact will be felt in LA forever. pic.twitter.com/aQ9svNWI7h

— Los Angeles Gladiators (@LAGladiators) October 16, 2020

October 15: Chengdu Hunters release Baconjack and ATing.

Thank you @Baconjack0227 ! pic.twitter.com/Ns4YUMUnRR

— Chengdu Hunters (@ChengduHunters) October 16, 2020

October 15: Guangzhou Charge release four players: neptuNo, Chara, Krystal, and Wya.

[Offical] Today we say goodbye to neptuNo and Chara. Thank you both for being great leaders in and outside the game, and we wish you all the best in the future pic.twitter.com/sS9MNyC1ue

— GuangzhouCharge (@GZCharge) October 16, 2020

October 14: London Spitfire announces the release of seven players: ALTHOUGH, Babel, Clestyn, Highly, Jihun, Krillin, and Schwi.

It is with heavy hearts that we must announce that we must bid farewell to our players. We have offered free agency to most of our players to ensure that they can find a new team to thrive in with the least amount of resistance. #AcesHigh pic.twitter.com/PqRIKHGAEn

— London Spitfire (@Spitfire) October 15, 2020

October 14: Florida Mayhem announce the release of four players: Sayaplare, Kris, Byrem, and Karayan.

"Kindness and a generous spirit go a long way. And a sense of humor. It's like medicine – very healing." – Max Irons

Thank you, @Mayhem_Kris, for being our healer. We've come a long way from the Meta Athena days… and we can't wait to see where you go next. #BringTheMayhem pic.twitter.com/7l7fD0THsj

— Florida M🎃yhem (@FLMayhem) October 14, 2020

October 14: Jesce, LiNkzr, blase, and Muma announce their free agency, leaving the Houston Outlaws.

My contract is not going to be renewed for next year so I am officially a free agent. I am excited (and a bit scared) to see what’s next and am open to speaking with all other teams.

You can message me LiNkzr#9885 or email my agent at linkzr@evolved.gg

p.s no twitlonger yet

— LiNkzr (@LiNkzrOW) October 14, 2020

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