Overwatch – Is the Price of Professional Franchise Gaming Too High?

Blizzard is investing itself heavily in eSports with the recent announcement of a dedicated division called Major League Gaming (purchased in 2015) that will oversee the Overwatch League and World Cup. Franchise costs reportedly are in the $20M range causing many professional eSports teams to disband their Overwatch divisions. By comparison, League of Legends Championship Series sports a $1.8M price tag.