Warzone Resurgence Series Joins CDL 2026
Activision has unveiled the Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series (COD: WRS) for 2026, a new esports circuit integrating open battle royale competitions with Call of Duty League (CDL) Majors.
Launching in February, the series mixes online qualifiers and offline LAN finals, culminating in a Championship at the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh without impacting CDL standings.
This unified platform bridges the franchise league and open Resurgence scene, featuring a massive $1.2 million USD prize pool across two LAN events and the grand finale.
Series Format and Structure
The COD: WRS employs a multi stage setup:
- Open Online Qualifiers: Regional events in Trios format for North America and Europe.
- Closed Qualifiers: Feed into 16-team LAN finals.
- LAN Events: Held alongside CDL Majors at DreamHack venues.
- Qualification Paths: Top performers secure direct spots to the Championship; additional qualifiers TBA.
Non-NA/EU players can join LAN opens and Championship qualifiers.
Event Schedule
Here’s the full 2026 lineup:
- WRS Birmingham: Open Qualifiers Start February 9, 2026 | LAN Finals March 29, 2026 (Major II) | Venue DreamHack Birmingham | Prize Pool $100K | Championship Spots 4
- WRS Atlanta: Open Qualifiers Start April 6, 2026 | LAN Finals May 17, 2026 (Major III) | Venue DreamHack Atlanta | Prize Pool $100K | Championship Spots 5
- Championship: Open Qualifiers TBA | LAN Finals July 29–Aug 1, 2026 | Venue Esports World Cup, Riyadh | Prize Pool Remaining Pool | Championship Spots
What’s Next?
Full details on Championship qualifiers are coming soon. Expect registration info, rules, and streams via official CDL and Warzone channels. This integration promises heightened excitement for Resurgence fans, expanding pathways to major prizes.
Since: October 29, 2025
