The Overwatch League is getting its first big test as an international esports organization this season and investors have millions on the line With its new traveling schedule, the Overwatch League has achieved Activision Blizzard's goal of creating an international esports competition. Thousands of fans have been showing up to live Overwatch League events and hundreds of thousands watch the league online every weekend on YouTube. In January, Activision agreed to a three-year, $160 million deal that will make the Overwatch League and Activision's other esports offerings exclusive to YouTube for the next three years. Business Insider broke down the 23 investors who are betting millions on the league by buying stakes in its teams. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. In February, Activision Blizzard launched the third season of the Overwatch League, an esports competition with 20 franchised teams representing cities around the world. The Overwatch League will continue to host live competitions in North America, Europe, China, and South Korea over the course of a seven-month season. The league successfully kicked off the 2020 season with thousands of fans attending sold-out events in New York City and Dallas, and hundreds of thousands more tuning in to watch online.