Blizzard Entertainment made its reveal of the Overwatch League at BlizzCon over the weekend, announcing plans to serve up “a world-class, sports ecosystem for professional Overwatch competition” that echoes other sports leagues and focused on long-term stability for teams. The inaugural season will debut in 2017 and include a combine, where eligible players will be invited to try out for teams and anyone picked up by a team during the signing period will be guaranteed a contract that includes a baseline minimum salary and benefits package. Overwatch League teams will represent major cities from different regions (with Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Rams owner Stan Kroenke at the event to watch the Overwatch World Cup this weekend. Potential owners?). Team announcements and additional Overwatch League information will be shared in the coming months. “The Overwatch League represents not only the pinnacle of Overwatch competition, but also a genuine career opportunity for the most skilled Overwatch players,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “We’re building a league that’s accessible to players and fans, sustainable, and exciting for everyone involved.”