Twisted Minds End KR Dominance With OWCS 2025 World Finals Win

The Overwatch Champions Series 2025 World Finals exploded at DreamHack Stockholm from November 26-30, crowning 12 elite squads in a double elimination bracket. Twisted Minds, fresh off OWCS EMEA Stage 3 glory, etched history by toppling regional rival Al Qadsiah 4-1 in the Grand Final, shattering Korea’s strong grip on the title and igniting EMEA pride. Peak viewership soared past 177,000 during the decider, with 4.3 million hours watched across 37+ hours, eclipsing 2024’s record but trailing OWL’s 2018 debut.

Quartz’s unreal hitscan, paired with Youbi’s Symmetra skill and Simple’s timely Kiriko ults, powered the Saudi backed squad through a gauntlet of Asian powerhouses.

Bracket Road to Redemption

• Twisted Minds charged through:Upper QF: 3-2 thriller over T1.
• Upper SF: 3-0 rout of Mid-Season champs Team Falcons.
• Upper Final: Fell 1-3 to Al Qadsiah, forcing losers’ run.
• Lower Final: 3-1 revenge on Crazy Raccoon, securing GF spot.
• Al Qadsiah mirrored the early dominance but couldn’t hold.

Grand Final Domination: Maps & Mayhem

BO7 fireworks:

• Nepal (Control): TM 2-0—flawless rotations.
• King’s Row (Hybrid): TM 2-1—gritty defense.
• New Junk City (Flashpoint): QAD 3-0 upset.
• Route 66 (Escort): TM 3-0 demolition; Quartz’s Freja off-angles shred.
• Runasapi (Push): TM 1-0 (144.86m-121.21m); Youbi’s Sojourn seals it.

OWCS 2025 World Finals Viewership

DreamHack Stockholm’s OWCS 2025 World Finals didn’t just crown Twisted Minds—it smashed seasonal viewership records and proved the open-circuit format still has serious pull.

Key Viewership Stats

• Peak Viewers: 177,000+ (Grand Finals)
• Hours Watched: 4.3 million
• Average Viewers: ~114,400
• Total Air Time: 37+ hours
• 2024 Finals Peak: ~160,000 (surpassed)
• All-time OW Record: OWL 2018 Stage 1 – 437,006 peak (still untouchable)

Twitch dominated with the main OW_Esports channel and regional co streams, boosted by viewership rewards (Brigitte, Torbjörn, Ana OWCS skins). The community hailed the surge as proof that post OWL, Overwatch esports is alive, growing, and ready for a massive 2026.

Daniel Davis

Since: October 29, 2025

Hi, I’m Dan, an experienced esports journalist and author passionate about competitive gaming and digital culture. I specialize in titles like Counter Strike, Call of Duty, League of Legends, and Valorant. I’ve documented the rise of professional esports from local tournaments to global stages. With a sharp focus on player strategy, team chemistry, and the evolving industry landscape, I deliver in depth insight into the world’s most popular competitive games.

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