Outlaws qualified for the Stage 1 playoffs but fell to the London Spitfire in the semifinals.
On October 31, 2017, Houston Outlaws announced their inaugural season roster, consisting of the following players:[1] On January 11, the Outlaws played their first regular season Overwatch League match, a 3–2 loss to the Philadelphia Fusion.
[2] One week later, on January 17, Houston claimed their first victory after sweeping the Shanghai Dragons 4–0.
[3] Houston went on to qualify for the Stage 1 playoffs but fell to the London Spitfire in the semifinals.
The Outlaws had a 2–1 lead after three matches, but New York won the next three straight to take the win 3–2.