The Call of Duty League (CDL) has officially unveiled the schedule for its highly anticipated opening weekend, set to kick off the 2026 season from December 5th to 7th. All 12 franchises will dive into the new title, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, competing in a series of marquee matchups to begin their campaigns for the first Major of the year.
Call of Duty League Key Matchups and Format
The opening weekend will feature three days of intense competition, with three best-of-five matches scheduled for each day. Winning teams will earn 10 CDL Points, which are crucial for determining seeding ahead of Major 1, scheduled to take place in Dallas, Texas, from January 29th to February 1st, 2026.
The action begins on Friday, December 5th, with a blockbuster clash as defending champions OpTic Texas start their title defense against the newly formed superteam, the Riyadh Falcons. The day also features a showdown between the Los Angeles Thieves and FaZe Vegas, two powerhouse organizations with championship aspirations.
Saturday, December 6th, will mark the debut of several rebranded franchises. Toronto KOI will face off against the Miami Heretics, while Paris Gentle Mates takes on the new-look Vancouver Surge.
Full Opening Weekend Schedule
Here is the complete schedule and expected start times for the opening weekend:
Friday, December 5th
- Riyadh Falcons vs. OpTic Texas (8:00 PM GMT)
- Carolina Royal Ravens vs. Boston Breach (9:30 PM GMT)
- Los Angeles Thieves vs. FaZe Vegas (11:00 PM GMT)
Saturday, December 6th
- Toronto KOI vs. Miami Heretics (8:00 PM GMT)
- Vancouver Surge vs. Paris Gentle Mates (9:30 PM GMT)
- G2 Minnesota vs. Cloud9 New York (11:00 PM GMT)
Sunday, December 7th
- Riyadh Falcons vs. Los Angeles Thieves (8:00 PM GMT)
- Paris Gentle Mates vs. FaZe Vegas (9:30 PM GMT)
- OpTic Texas vs. G2 Minnesota (11:00 PM GMT)
How to Watch
In a change from previous seasons, fans will have more ways to watch the action. Official broadcasts will be streamed live on both the official Call of Duty League YouTube channel and the Call of Duty Esports Twitch channel. Additionally, a variety of popular content creators and former pro players will be hosting official watch parties, offering alternative commentary and analysis.
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