Overwatch launched a new game mode, Stadium, last week as part of its 16th season. After playing the mode ahead of launch for a week, I called it "the first thing that has felt truly new in the game since it came out.

Overwatch 2's Stadium mode was first launched alongside Season 16 on April 22, 2025 with 17 heroes and 9 available maps. Over the next few seasons,

Stadium is a clear hit with Overwatch 2 players. Blizzard has revealed what features and updates they can expect to see in the mode in the coming months.