Collaboration between Sign and NTMR leads to instigation of Overwatch 2 competitive gaming squad
Sign Esports Club and NTMR Form Strategic Partnership for Overwatch 2
A groundbreaking collaboration between blockchain enterprise Sign and esports club NTMR is set to shake up the world of digital competitive entertainment. The partnership, announced this week, will see the creation of a joint Overwatch 2 team named Sign Esports Club, with NTMR's current Overwatch 2 roster temporarily loaned to Sign for major upcoming global events.
The team will make its debut under the Sign banner in the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) Mid-Season Championship, which kicks off on July 31, 2025. After participating in the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the team will revert to competing under the NTMR name once OWCS Stage 3 resumes.
During their time with Sign, the players will wear newly designed Sign-branded orange jerseys and train in a South Korea bootcamp to boost their performance for these high-stakes international events. The pre-tournament training bootcamp is expected to play a crucial role in the team's preparation for competition against top teams from OWCS Stage 2.
Sign's General Manager, Jack 'Fl4k' Ketchum, has assured supporters that he will continue backing the team during their time with Sign. However, the specific post-tournament plans for Sign Esports remain undisclosed.
The partnership between Sign Esports Club and NTMR is a significant step for both parties. For Sign, it signals a deeper interest in the esports ecosystem, while for NTMR, it provides an opportunity to showcase their Overwatch 2 prowess on a global stage.
Beyond the current Overwatch 2 campaign, the broader aspirations of the collaboration span beyond what has been announced. While no official announcements have been made yet, the nature of a "strategic partnership" and the co-branded launch of Sign Esports as a competitive platform suggest that the collaboration could be expanded in the future to include other games or esports ventures.
Victory in the OWCS Mid-Season Championship offers one of the most coveted titles in the Overwatch competitive circuit, with teams competing for a top share of a $1 million prize pool. The team will also represent Sign Esports Club at the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The partnership is part of a larger Esports World Cup (EWC) framework, demonstrating the growing intersection of Web3 companies and digital competitive entertainment. As the line between traditional sports and esports continues to blur, collaborations like this one are set to redefine the future of competitive gaming.
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