Overwatch · Season 5: A Grim Doctrine
When Does Overwatch Season 5 End? Live Countdown
Season 5 ends in
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8 December 2026, 18:00 UTC
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Expected around early December 2026, not yet confirmed by Blizzard. Blizzard has not published an end date. Dot Esports and Esports Tales report 8 December, in line with the nine-week seasons Overwatch runs.
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What happens when the season ends
Competitive rank does not fully reset every season, but the season's Competitive rewards (including Competitive Points) are paid out based on your wins and highest rank, and new seasons often bring rank adjustments. Stadium has its own ranks, tracked separately from Competitive.
Before the season ends
- Bank your Competitive wins for this season's Competitive Points.
- Reach the rank you want to show for the season before it ends.
- Finish the battle pass tiers you paid for.
- Climb Stadium too if you want its season rewards.
Overwatch season history
| Season | Start | End | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1: Conquest | 10 Feb 2026 | 14 Apr 2026 | 63 days |
| 2: Summit | 14 Apr 2026 | 16 Jun 2026 | 63 days |
| 3: Into the Tiger's Den | 16 Jun 2026 | 11 Aug 2026 | 56 days |
| 4 | 11 Aug 2026 | 6 Oct 2026 | 56 days |
Average length: 60 days.
Overwatch guides
Overwatch season FAQ
When does Overwatch Season 5 end?
Blizzard has not confirmed it yet. Based on recent seasons, Season 5 is expected to end around early December 2026.
How long do Overwatch seasons last?
Recent seasons have lasted about 60 days on average. The history table on this page lists each one with its exact length.
When does the next Overwatch season start?
The next season is expected to start around 8 December 2026.
What resets when the Overwatch season ends?
Competitive rank does not fully reset every season, but the season's Competitive rewards (including Competitive Points) are paid out based on your wins and highest rank, and new seasons often bring rank adjustments. Stadium has its own ranks, tracked separately from Competitive.
Sources
- Dot Esports: all Overwatch season dates · checked 13 October 2026
- esports.gg: Overwatch season dates 2026 · checked 13 October 2026
- Esports Tales: Overwatch season end date · checked 13 October 2026
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