The second half of the 2026 Call of Duty League season is expected to be a thrilling stretch, with teams kicking off the CDL Major 3 Qualifiers on April 17 as they begin their push toward DreamHack Atlanta.
FaZe Vegas aim to carry over their strong form after winning CDL Major 2 at DreamHack Birmingham, while reigning world champions OpTic Texas seek to bounce back and reclaim their dominance following consecutive runner-up finishes in the last two Majors.
Meanwhile, the rest of the league is fighting to close the gap in CDL points, with every match proving crucial in the race to qualify for the Call of Duty World Championship 2026 in July. Here’s all you need to know about the CDL Major 3 Qualifiers.
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2026 CDL Major 3 Qualifiers team lineups
Here are the complete rosters of all 12 competing teams, along with how they fared in Stage 2
| Team | Roster | Stage 2 Placement |
|---|---|---|
| FaZe Vegas | Simp, Drazah, 04, Abuzah | Stage 2 Major champion |
| OpTic Texas | Dashy, Shotzzy, Huke, Mercules | 2nd |
| Toronto KOI | CleanX, JoeDeceives, Insight, Kips | 3rd |
| Los Angeles Thieves | Scrap, aBeZy, HyDra, Nium | 4th |
| Paris Gentle Mates | Ghosty, Envoy, Sib, Neptune | 5th-6th |
| G2 Minnesota | Estreal, Skyz, Kremp, Mamba | 5th-6th |
| Riyadh Falcons | Cellium, Exnid, Pred, KiSMET | 7th-8th |
| Miami Heretics | SupeR, RenKoR, Traix, MettalZ | 7th-8th |
| Vancouver Surge | Gwinn, Lunarz, Nero, TJHaLy | 9th-10th |
| Carolina Royal Ravens | Craze, Exceed, Fire, Lurqxx | 9th-10th |
| Boston Breach | Afro, Purj, Nestie, Spart | 11th in Qualifers |
| Cloud9 New York | Encourage, Hide, Nejra, Okis | 12th in Qualifiers |
CDL Major 3 Qualifiers format
The CDL Major 3 Qualifiers feature a shorter format compared to the previous two stages.
Each team will play a total of five best-of-five matches during this phase, providing limited opportunities to secure crucial wins. Standings at the end of the qualifiers will determine seeding for the Major 3 tournament at DreamHack Atlanta.
Additionally, teams earn 10 CDL points for each win, which contributes to their overall ranking in the 2026 CoD Champs standings, where only the top eight teams will qualify for Call of Duty esports’ annual crowning event.
CDL Major 3 Qualifiers schedule, results, and standings
The qualifiers span three weekends, starting from April 17 to May 10. We’ll be updating the schedule, results, and standings as the tournament progresses.
Standings
| Team | Match Record | Map Record | CDL Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpTic Texas | 5-0 | 15-6 | 50 |
| Toronto KOI | 4-1 | 14-6 | 40 |
| Los Angeles Thieves | 3-2 | 12-8 | 30 |
| FaZe Vegas | 3-2 | 12-9 | 30 |
| Riyadh Falcons | 3-2 | 11-9 | 30 |
| Paris Gentle Mates | 3-2 | 11-10 | 30 |
| Carolina Royal Ravens | 2-3 | 11-12 | 20 |
| G2 Minnesota | 2-3 | 9-10 | 20 |
| Vancouver Surge | 2-3 | 8-11 | 20 |
| Miami Heretics | 2-3 | 8-12 | 20 |
| Boston Breach | 1-4 | 7-14 | 10 |
| Cloud9 New York | 0-5 | 4-15 | 0 |
Schedule and results
Week 1
Day 1 (April 17)
- Paris Gentle Mates 3-1 Carolina Royale Ravens (2pm CT / 12pm PT / 3pm ET)
- Miami Heretics 1-3 Los Angeles Thieves (3:30pm CT / 1:30pm PT / 4:30pm ET)
- Vancouver Surge 3-0 G2 Minnesota (5pm CT / 3pm PT / 6pm ET)
Day 2 (April 18)
- FaZe Vegas 3-0 Boston Breach (2pm CT / 12pm PT / 3pm ET)
- Toronto KOI 3-1 Riyadh Falcons (3:30pm CT / 1:30pm PT / 4:30pm ET)
- Paris Gentle Mates 3-1 G2 Minnesota (5pm CT / 3pm PT / 6pm ET)
- Vancouver Surge 3-2 Carolina Royal Ravens (6:30pm CT / 4:30pm PT / 7:30pm ET)
Day 3 (April 19)
- Toronto KOI 3-1 Boston Breach (2pm CT / 12pm PT / 3pm ET)
- Riyadh Falcons 1-3 FaZe Vegas (3:30pm CT / 1:30pm PT / 4:30pm ET)
- OpTic Texas 3-1 Cloud9 New York (5pm CT / 3pm PT / 6pm ET)
Week 2
Day 1 (May 1)
- OpTic Texas 3-1 Boston Breach (2pm CT / 12pm PT / 3pm ET)
- Los Angeles Thieves 3-0 Cloud New York (3:30pm CT / 1:30pm PT / 4:30pm ET)
- FaZe Vegas 3-2 Carolina Royal Ravens (5pm CT / 3pm PT / 6pm ET)
Day 2 (May 2)
- Cloud9 New York 1-3 Carolina Royal Ravens (2pm CT / 12pm PT / 3pm ET)
- Miami Heretics 3-1 FaZe Vegas (3:30pm CT / 1:30pm PT / 4:30pm ET)
- Vancouver Surge 1-3 Riyadh Falcons (5pm CT / 3pm PT / 6pm ET)
- Toronto KOI 2-3 OpTic Texas (6:30pm CT / 4:30pm PT / 7:30pm ET)
Day 3 (May 3)
- Vancouver Surge 1-3 Los Angeles Thieves (2pm CT / 12pm PT / 3pm ET)
- Miami Heretics 0-3 G2 Minnesota (3:30pm CT / 1:30pm PT / 4:30pm ET)
- Paris Gentle Mates 3-2 Boston Breach (5pm CT / 3pm PT / 6pm ET)
Week 3
Day 1 (May 8)
- Riyadh Falcons 3-1 Miami Heretics (2pm CT / 12pm PT / 3pm ET)
- Paris Gentle Mates 0-3 OpTic Texas (3:30pm CT / 1:30pm PT / 4:30pm ET)
- Vancouver Surge 0-3 Toronto KOI (5pm CT / 3pm PT / 6pm ET)
Day 2 (May 9)
- Los Angeles Thieves 2-3 Carolina Royal Ravens (2pm CT / 12pm PT / 3pm ET)
- OpTic Texas 3-2 FaZe Vegas (3:30pm CT / 1:30pm PT / 4:30pm ET)
- G2 Minnesota 2-3 Boston Breach (5pm CT / 3pm PT / 6pm ET)
- Riyadh Falcons 3-1 Cloud9 New York (6:30pm CT / 4:30pm PT / 7:30pm ET)
Day 3 (May 10)
- Paris Gentle Mates 2-3 Miami Heretics (2pm CT / 12pm PT / 3pm ET)
- Los Angeles Thieves 1-3 G2 Minnesota (3:30pm CT / 1:30pm PT / 4:30pm ET)
- Toronto KOI 3-1 Cloud9 New York (5pm CT / 3pm PT / 6pm ET)
How to watch the 2026 CDL Major 3 Qualifiers
Follow the action through the official Call of Duty League channels:
