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- The Call of Duty League expands internationally with four new teams: FaZe Vegas, Riyadh Falcons, G2 Minnesota, and Toronto Koi.
- New tournament formats include online qualifiers for Major tournaments, a fully organized qualifier format for Major II, more CDL points awarded in Minor tournaments between Majors, and the return of the Pro-Am Classic in Major III.
- Game modes like Conflict Zone, Locate and Destroy, and Overload will be featured in matches this season.
- The first Challengers Cup begins on December 5–6, with open events at each Major and an expanded European region including the Middle East, hosting four Elite seasons throughout the year. Matches can be watched live on YouTube and Twitch.
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Call of Duty League’s International Expansion and New Tournament Formats Await in Season 6
After an epic winning streak, OpTic Texas returns to defend its title in a Call of Duty League (CDL) season showcasing new teams and updated tournament formats, promising tougher competition. Four new teams—FaZe Vegas, Riyadh Falcons, G2 Minnesota, and Toronto Koi—join the CDL, underscoring the league’s international expansion. Here’s what’s new this season: Online qualifiers will determine rankings for each Major tournament. Major II introduces a fully organized qualifier format, where 12 teams compete for 10 bracket spots. Minor tournaments between Majors will offer more CDL points. Major III sees the return of the Pro-Am Classic, featuring Challenger teams. The matches will feature game modes like Conflict Zone, Locate and Destroy, and Overload. The 2026 Call of Duty Challengers season begins December 5–6 with the first Challengers Cup. For the first time, the League will host open events at each Major. Additionally, the European region expands to include the Middle East, with four Elite seasons scheduled throughout the year. Watch all matches live on YouTube and Twitch. Follow the CDL on X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest news.
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