Where is my OWL tokens?
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If you’re wondering where your OWL tokens are, the answer is that they can take up to 48 hours to be granted to your account after signing up or earning them through Overwatch League activities, and once granted, they will appear in the Overwatch League section of the Overwatch lobby. To ensure you receive your OWL tokens, make sure the email address you signed up with matches the one associated with your Battle.net account, as Customer Support cannot assist with granting OWL tokens if there is a mismatch.
Understanding OWL Tokens
OWL tokens are a form of in-game currency used to redeem in-game content from the Overwatch League store. They can be earned by watching live Overwatch League matches, participating in Overwatch League events, or through other Overwatch related activities.
Earning OWL Tokens
To earn OWL tokens, you must have a valid Overwatch game license and your Xbox Live, Steam, PlayStation Network, or Nintendo account linked to your Battle.net account. You can earn 5 League Tokens for every hour of LIVE Overwatch League matches watched, and you can also earn tokens by watching reruns of matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does it take to get OWL tokens? OWL tokens may take up to 48 hours to be delivered to your account.
- How do I claim my OWL tokens? To claim your OWL tokens, sign in to YouTube, go to Settings, scroll down to Connected Accounts, select your Battle.net account, and click “Allow”.
- Can I get OWL tokens for free? Yes, you can earn free Overwatch League tokens by watching certain live and encore matches on the Overwatch League YouTube channel or the Overwatch League mobile app.
- How many OWL tokens do you get for watching OWL? You can earn 5 League Tokens for every hour of LIVE Overwatch League matches watched.
- How do you spend OWL tokens? Overwatch League Tokens can only be used to redeem in-game content from the Overwatch League store.
- Do OWL tokens expire? OWL tokens can only “expire” if you earn them by watching OWL or making league picks, but then don’t log into Overwatch for a year.
- Can you refund OWL tokens? If you recently purchased Overwatch League Tokens, you may be eligible for a refund if you did not spend them.
- Will OWL tokens transfer to Overwatch 2? Yes, Overwatch currencies, including OWL tokens, will transfer to Overwatch 2.
- Can you get OWL tokens from Challengers Cup? Yes, you can earn Overwatch League Tokens by watching the Challengers Cup on the Overwatch League YouTube channel.
- What can you get with 200 Overwatch coins? With 200 Overwatch Coins, you can buy the Premium Battle Pass and in-game cosmetic items to customize your heroes.
- How much do OWL skins cost? The cost of OWL skins has increased, and you’ll now need to pay $6 for 100 tokens, instead of $5.
- How much do you get for winning OWL? The Grand Finals winners can receive up to $1 million from the $1.5 million prize pool.
- How many viewers does OWL have? The 2022 Playoffs recorded 397,000 peak viewers and around 216,000 average viewers, not counting Chinese viewers.
- How does the OWL season work? The regular season is divided into two stages: Spring and Summer, with the Midseason Madness and Grand Finals determining the champions.
- Can you get OWL tokens for watching reruns? Yes, you can get tokens for watching reruns as well, as long as you meet the requirements, including having your Blizzard account associated with a participating country.