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:

  • Hatreds Reckoning

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:

ChallengeDescriptionReward 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:

ChallengeDescriptionReward 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.