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Overwatch League events cancelled through April due to coronavirus

Activision Blizzard has cancelled all scheduled Overwatch League homestand events for March and April due to the growing scare over coronavirus (COVID-19).

The news comes following the cancellation of the Paris Eternal’s April homestand following France’s nationwide ban of events with more than 1,000 attendees.

“Concurrently, we are working hand-in-hand with our teams to see that all matches are played when it’s safe and logistically feasible, staying as close to our originally planned schedule as possible,” reads a statement from Activision Blizzard. “We are considering the various options available to esports in this effort, so that all teams—including those previously impacted by scheduling changes in China—can get back to doing what they do best.