Call of Duty League Major I schedule: How to watch and when are the matches
The Call of Duty League Major I is kicking off the 2026 competitive season for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, bringing together all 12 franchised pro teams in an intense LAN showdown.
Hosted by OpTic Texas (the back to back defending champions from 2025), the event takes place in Dallas, Texas, at the Moody Coliseum from January 29 to February 1, 2026, with the grand finals wrapping up early on February 2.
Participating Teams
The full roster of teams competing includes:
- Paris Gentle Mates
- Toronto KOI
- Carolina Royal Ravens
- LA Thieves
- Riyadh Falcons
- OpTic Texas
- FaZe Vegas
- G2 Minnesota
- Vancouver Surge
- Miami Heretics
- Cloud9 New York
- Boston Breach
Team seedings were determined from the online Stage 1 Major qualifiers that ran from December 2025 through late January 2026.
Tournament Format
The event uses a double-elimination bracket structure with Winner’s and Elimination (Loser’s) rounds. Matches progress across days, with winners advancing in the upper bracket and losers dropping to fight for survival in the lower bracket. Later rounds feature TBD opponents based on prior results, culminating in a best of 7 grand finals.
Detailed Schedule (All Times in GMT)
Thursday, January 29 – Winner’s Round 1
- Paris Gentle Mates vs. Toronto KOI: 6:30 PM
- Carolina Royal Ravens vs. LA Thieves: 8:00 PM
- Riyadh Falcons vs. OpTic Texas: 9:30 PM
- FaZe Vegas vs. G2 Minnesota: 1:00 AM (January 30)
Friday, January 30 – Elimination Round 1
- Vancouver Surge vs. TBD: 6:30 PM
- Miami Heretics vs. TBD: 8:00 PM
- Cloud9 New York vs. TBD: 9:30 PM
- Boston Breach vs. TBD: 1:00 AM (January 31)
Subsequent rounds (including Winner’s Round 2, further Elimination matches, and Elimination Round 3) continue across Friday, Saturday, and into Sunday, leading to the grand finals on February 1/2 (with the finals at 1:00 AM GMT on February 2).
Note: Exact times for later matches depend on bracket progression and aren’t fully predetermined at the start.
How to Watch
Catch all the action live on the official Call of Duty League channels, Twitch: twitch.tv/CallofDuty_Esports. YouTube: The CDL’s official YouTube channel
Streaming is available globally, and viewers can earn in-game rewards like XP, skins, and more by watching live. For in-person attendance, tickets are available through platforms like Tixr.
This Major sets the tone for the 2026 CDL season. Expect intense rivalries, standout performances, and a barn burner of an opener as teams battle for early season momentum and points toward Championship Weekend. For the latest bracket updates and live results, check the official Call of Duty League website or social media.
Since: October 29, 2025
