Overwatch 2 Stadium Gameplay Trailer Premieres April 14 Ahead of Season 16 Launch
Blizzard is set to reveal a brand-new gameplay trailer for *Overwatch 2*’s upcoming mode, **Stadium**, on **April 14 at 9 AM PT**. The trailer will showcase gameplay, features, and maps tied to this chaotic new mode ahead of its official launch in **Season 16 on April 22**.
**Stadium**, first teased during the recent Spotlight event, is a best-of-seven mode featuring powerful hero upgrades, new maps, and even a third-person camera option. Early testers describe it as a game mode that “breaks the rules” — with abilities like **Reinhardt’s Fire Strike leaving lava** or **Reaper flying during Wraith Form**. Some abilities were seen in previous events like Junkenstein’s Laboratory, while others are brand new.
The trailer will feature **Gladius**, a map set inside Colosseo’s arena, giving players a first look at the high-energy, over-the-top gameplay coming soon. Only **14 of the 43 heroes** will be available at launch, with more to be added over time.
Season 16 also introduces **Freja**, a new mobile DPS hero, along with **perk adjustments** and the continued availability of **6v6 Open Queue** in both Quick Play and Competitive.
With the full trailer dropping April 14 and the mode launching April 22, *Overwatch 2* players have plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks.
