1 free read left. Create a free account for unlimited reading + AI research.
Create free accountArticle
The Esports Advocate
The championship is scheduled from July 16 to July 19, 2026, at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. It will feature a $2 million USD total prize pool.
The 2026 Call of Duty League (CDL) Championship is scheduled to take place from July 16 to July 19, 2026, at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event marks a significant collaborative effort between the Call of Duty League, FaZe Esports, and the ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) to produce the season-ending tournament. The championship will feature a $2 million USD total prize pool, with the event hosted by FaZe Vegas, the CDL franchise operated by Atlanta Esports Ventures and GameSquare Holdings.
This partnership represents the first time EFG has collaborated with the CDL and FaZe Esports to produce the league’s championship. EFG’s involvement follows its existing work with the CDL on the Major II tournament held in Birmingham, as well as the strategic influence of industry veterans now integrated into the EFG leadership team. As a subsidiary of the Savvy Games Group, which is owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, EFG’s participation continues to draw attention to the broader context of Saudi-backed investments in the global esports industry.
The announcement confirms that ticket sales are currently open to the public via AXS. The event serves as the culmination of the 2026 competitive season, bringing together top-tier teams to compete for the championship title in a four-day format.
The games and companies this document names on the inner ring, other documents about them on the outer one. Select a cover to see it up close and open it in a new tab; drag to move, pinch or Ctrl + scroll to zoom.