Call of Duty League Opening Weekend Schedule Revealed

The Call of Duty League (CDL) kicks off its 2026 Black Ops 7 season with opening weekend from December 5-7, unveiling the full Week 1 slate featuring all 12 franchised teams battling in best of five matches.

Winners get 10 crucial CDL Points toward Major 1 seeding in Dallas, TX (Jan 29-Feb 1, 2026), hosted by OpTic Texas, setting the tone for intense rivalries and roster debuts.

Defending back to back champions OpTic Texas open against Riyadh Falcons on Day 1, while rebranded squads like FaZe Vegas, G2 Minnesota, and others make their mark starting December 6. Paris Gentle Mates eyes early momentum post their Kaysan’s Showdown VII triumph, and Cloud9 New York unveils post-roster shakeups.

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Full Week 1 Schedule (All Times GMT)

Matches run daily from 8 PM, with three Bo5 showdowns per night.

Friday, December 5

Saturday, December 6

Sunday, December 7

How to Watch

Catch every match live on the official CDL YouTube channel and Call of Duty Esports Twitch, with watch parties hosted by top creators for added entertainment.

Call of Duty League to stream on Twitch and YouTube this weekend | esports.gg

 

Daniel Davis
Daniel Davis

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