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:
10th Anniversary
It's been ten years of Overwatch, and as is the case every year, there's an event to celebrate the occasion. The main rewards on offer are anniversary loot boxes, featuring recolors of some of the best outfits around.
Availability: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Here are the challenges in the 10th Anniversary event:
| Challenge | Description | Reward |
| Answering the Call | Collect 15 Anniversary Loot Boxes | Tracer - 10-Years Cheers |
| The Scientist | Complete one game. | 1 Anniversary Loot Box |
| Gonna Be Mei | Complete ten games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress. | 1 Anniversary Loot Box |
| Have Mercy | Complete twenty games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress. | 1 Anniversary Loot Box |
| Thanks for the Cassidys | Complete thirty games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress. | 1 Anniversary Loot Box |
| Hardt To Hardt | Complete fifty games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress. | 1 Anniversary Loot Box |
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Decennium Contributor - Repeating Requires: Hardt To Hardt |
Complete ten games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress. | 1 Anniversary Loot Box |
| Classic 2026: Offense or Defense | Play five games as any Offense or Defense Hero in Overwatch Classic. | 10,000 XP |
| Classic 2026: Support | Play five games as any Support Hero in Overwatch Classic. | 10,000 XP |
| Classic 2026: Tank | Play five games as any Tank Hero in Overwatch Classic. | 10,000 XP |
| Base Lootbox Reached! | Unlocks at the start of Anniversary: Week 2 if the Base Lootbox was reached via Challenge contributions in the Global Lootbox Charge. | 1 Loot Box |
| Epic Lootbox Reached! | Unlocks at the start of Anniversary: Week 2 if the Epic Lootbox was reached via Challenge contributions in the Global Lootbox Charge. | 1 Epic Loot Box |
| Legendary Lootbox Reached! | Unlocks at the start of Anniversary: Week 2 if the Legendary Lootbox was reached via Challenge contributions in the Global Lootbox Charge. | 1 Legendary Loot Box |
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 |
Past Overwatch events
Here are the past Overwatch events in 2026:
- Operation: Grand Mesa: April 28, 2026 - May 5, 2026
- Underwatch: April 1, 2026 - April 13, 2026
- Project Yorha - March 10, 2026 - March 23, 2026
- Conquest: February 10, 2026 - March 17, 2026
- Hello Kitty and Friends - February 10, 2026 - February 23, 2026
- Showdown Shuffle: January 13, 2026 - January 27, 2026
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Precision Armaments Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges. |
Deal 2,500 Critical Damage | 50 Event XP |
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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 |
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Compartmentalize Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges. |
Play 30 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress. | 150 Event XP |
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Identify Gaps Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges. |
Play 20 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress. | 100 Event XP |
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Begin Debrief Requires: Complete all non-meta tier 1 challenges. |
Play 10 games. Wins grant double progress. Stadium grants double progress. | 50 Event XP |
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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.