Overwatch events - all active events in 2026

What Overwatch events are currently running? Events give you the chance to try out some heroes that you may not use regularly, challenging you to win games by meeting certain requirements. It doesn't matter if you can repeatedly land headshots as your favorite DPS heroes; you'll need to be well-rounded to complete all the Overwatch events.

The easiest way to earn in-game rewards and experience points to level up your Overwatch battle pass is by completing event challenges. You typically won't be able to complete most of the Overwatch events unless you know what the challenges are, which is why this helpful guide should make that process easier.

Current Overwatch events

Here are the latest Overwatch events:

Hatred's Reckoning

Celebrate the launch of the new Diablo 4 expansion, Lord of Hatred, with a set of challenges that unlock Diablo-themed rewards. If you want to show off your appreciation for the legendary RPG series, you should check out the latest Overwatch skins to see how Blizzard has transformed heroes like Mauga, Moira, and Lifeweaver.

Availability: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Here are the challenges in the Hatred's Reckoning event:

Challenge	Description	Reward
Blood and Ash	Play ten games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	Weapon Charm - Enraged Mask 10,000 XP
Burning Hatred	Play ten games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	Weapon Charm - Crab with a Knife 10,000 XP
Ancient Awakening	Play five games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	Name Card - Blessed Mother
Sanctuary's Trial	Play five games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	Player Icon - Inarius's Helm Player Icon - Halloween Terror 2023
Evil's Call	Play five games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	Spray -Lilith's Curse 5,000 XP
Twilight Descent	Play five games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	Spray - Inarius's Blessing 5,000 XP
Shadow Rising	Play five games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	Voice Line - Be Beautiful Voice Line - In the Shadows

Operation: Grand Mesa

Sierra has arrived, bringing the total number of Overwatch characters in the game up to 51. As the chief security officer of Grand Mesa, this event tells the story about Talon's attack on the watchpoint and how Sierra handled the situation. This event comes with an event pass, with each challenge awarding Event XP which unlocks items on the pass.

Here are the rewards on the Operation: Grand Mesa event pass:

Tier 1: 1 Battle Pass Tier skip
Tier 2: Voice Line - You and me Dorothy
Tier 3: Spray - Anchor's out!
Tier 4: Player Icon - DoR.O.T.H.y
Tier 5: 1x Epic Loot Box
Tier 6: 1 Battle Pass Tier Skip
Tier 7: Voice Line - Teamwork is worth it
Tier 8: 1 Battle Pass Tier Skip
Tier 9: Name Card - Pop DoR.O.T.H.y
Tier 10: 1x Legendary Loot Box

Availability: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Here are the challenges in the Operation: Grand Mesa event:

Challenge	Description	Reward
Damage Assessment	Play three games. Wins grant double progress. Playing as Sierra grants extra progress.	50 Event XP
Assign Perimeter Guard	Earn ten eliminations/assists within three seconds of using a movement ability. (Excludes Total Mayhem and co-op)	100 Event XP
Triage	Play ten games queued as All Roles. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	100 Event XP
Sweep and Clear	Play 40 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	200 Event XP
Deploy Tactical	Play 30 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	150 Event XP
Establish FCP	Play 20 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	100 Event XP
Sitrep	Play 10 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	50 Event XP
Meta Challenge: Lockdown Protocol	Play 60 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	Epic Loot Box
Meta Challenge: Containment	Play 60 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	Player Title - Head of Security
Squad Leader Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges.	Earn six eliminations or assists with Ultimates. Sierra's Ultimate grants double progress.	100 Event XP
United Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges.	Play ten games queued as All Roles. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	100 Event XP
Precision Armaments Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges.	Deal 2,500 Critical Damage	50 Event XP
Track Target Location Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges.	Play 40 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	200 Event XP
Compartmentalize Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges.	Play 30 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	150 Event XP
Identify Gaps Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges.	Play 20 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	100 Event XP
Begin Debrief Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges.	Play 10 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	50 Event XP
Meta Challenge: Strike Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges.	Play 80 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress.	1x Legendary Loot Box

Those are all the Overwatch events currently active. While you're still here, you should check out our Overwatch tier list to find out which heroes are dominating the multiplayer game right now.