CDL Black Ops 6 Teams: Rosters, Rankings & Key Players

Updated On: August 23, 2025 by     Aaron Connolly  

CDL Black Ops 6 Teams Overview

The Call of Duty League has 12 franchised teams competing in the 2025 Black Ops 6 season. Big roster changes shook up the lineups after the latest rostermania.

The competition structure includes four major tournaments and the championship. Teams have shuffled players to try to build the strongest rosters they can.

Official Team List and Structure

The CDL runs with 12 permanent franchise teams spread across North America and Europe. Each squad puts together a four-player roster and keeps substitutes on hand.

Right now, the teams are Atlanta FaZe, Boston Breach, Miami Heretics, Carolina Royal Ravens, LA Guerrillas, and LA Thieves. You’ll also spot Minnesota Røkkr, Cloud 9, OpTic Texas, Vancouver Surge, Toronto Ultra, and the new Vegas Falcons.

Vegas Falcons is the latest rebrand. Falcons Esports grabbed the Vegas CDL slot from the old Vegas Legion.

Miami Heretics stands out with a five-player roster. Their current lineup has Reaal, Lucky, Metallz, Vikul, and RenKoR.

Most teams stick to the standard four-player setups with subs. This lets them make tactical swaps during tournaments, but keeps things stable overall.

Competition Format for 2025

The 2025 CDL season rolls out with four major tournaments and a championship at the end. Major I is in Barcelona, hosted by Toronto Ultra. Major II lands in Allen, Texas with OpTic as host.

Major III heads to Florida, and Major IV goes down in Chicago. The championship wraps things up in Toronto.

The season started on 6 December 2024 and will run until 26 May 2025. Each major uses group stages that feed into single-elimination playoffs.

Map rotations are set. Hardpoint runs on Hacienda, Red Card, Rewind, Skyline, and Vault. Search & Destroy rotates Dealership, Hacienda, Protocol, Red Card, and Rewind. Control sticks to Hacienda, Protocol, and Vault.

Teams play best-of-five series in the group stage. Playoffs stay best-of-five, but the grand final stretches out to best-of-seven.

Recent Team Changes and Rostermania

Rostermania brought some wild changes for 2024-25. LA Thieves made headlines by signing Scrappy, HyDra, and Envoy—pretty much a superteam built to take on OpTic and FaZe.

Carolina Royal Ravens locked in Gwinn, SlasheR, TJHaLy, and Vivid. Boston Breach went with Snoopy, Owakening, Purj, and Cammy as their starters.

A few veterans decided to call it a day. Clayster and Accuracy both retired, closing the book on some legendary careers.

Toronto Ultra picked up Insight, CleanX, JoeDecieves, and Beans for their 2025 run. Minnesota Røkkr is reportedly eyeing PaulEhx, Nero, Estreal, and Gio.

Free agency officially opened on 19 August 2024. Teams started negotiating and signing new contracts ahead of Black Ops 6’s launch.

Notable Rosters and Star Players

The Call of Duty League has revealed its 2025 Teams of the Year after the Black Ops 6 regular season. Atlanta FaZe really dominated the first team picks.

These awards shine a light on the players who made the biggest difference at the majors and throughout the season.

First Team All-Stars

The first team lineup? It’s a who’s-who of Black Ops 6. Thomas “Scrap” Ernst from LA Thieves made the list, as did his teammate Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez.

Atlanta FaZe grabbed two spots with McArthur “Cellium” Jovel and Chris “Simp” Lehr. That duo powered FaZe to several Grand Finals this year.

Player	Team	Role
Scrap	LA Thieves	Assault Rifle
Cellium	Atlanta FaZe	Flex
HyDra	LA Thieves	SMG
Simp	Atlanta FaZe	SMG

Fans, players, GMs, and CDL talent all voted for these awards. They looked at both raw skill and how much impact players had on each stage.

Second Team All-Stars

The second team’s no joke either. David “RenKor” Isern from Miami Heretics earned his spot with solid play all year.

Atlanta FaZe landed two more: Zack “Drazah” Jordan and Tyler “aBeZy” Pharris. That’s four All-Star picks for FaZe in total.

Joseph “JoeDeceives” Romero from Toronto Ultra rounds it out. He had a breakout season and quickly became one of the league’s rising stars.

Player	Team	Previous Teams
RenKor	Miami Heretics	First CDL selection
Drazah	Atlanta FaZe	Former LA Thieves
JoeDeceives	Toronto Ultra	Rookie standout
aBeZy	Atlanta FaZe	Two-time champion

Standout New Talent

A bunch of young players made waves in their first Black Ops 6 season. Several emerging talents caught the eyes of top teams during rostermania.

After the Esports World Cup, teams scrambled to sign promising new SMG players. Organisations kept a close watch on up-and-comers who flashed potential.

The next season—Black Ops 7—will probably bring even more roster changes. Teams keep tweaking and scouting to build the best lineups.

Quick win: Go follow these All-Star players on social media. You might spot roster news before it breaks officially.

Top Contenders for the Season

Three teams look like the big dogs for Black Ops 6. LA Thieves built a superteam, Atlanta FaZe already snagged the first major, and OpTic Texas still has that championship DNA.

LA Thieves Powerhouse Line-up

LA Thieves made the biggest moves in rostermania. They picked up HyDra, Envoy, and Scrappy to join Ghosty—a lineup built to take down the league’s best.

HyDra brings raw slaying power. He’s aggressive, clutch, and just a nightmare to play against.

Envoy adds veteran leadership and can flex into different roles. That kind of versatility is rare.

Scrappy rounds things out with smart objective play and great game sense. His decisions often set up his teammates for big moments.

Put all that together, and LA Thieves suddenly looks like a title favorite. Their talent and aggression are going to be tough for anyone to match.

Atlanta FaZe Champions

Atlanta FaZe showed they’re still at the top by winning the first Black Ops 6 major. Their core—aBeZy, Simp, Cellium, and Drazah—is firing on all cylinders.

Simp and aBeZy might be the best SMG duo in Call of Duty. They just make life miserable for opponents.

Cellium locks down the AR role with near-perfect positioning. That stability lets the SMGs take risks and make plays.

Drazah is the wild card. He can fill any role and always seems to come through when it matters most.

Their Major 1 win proved this roster still has what it takes. Experience and nerves of steel give them an edge over newer teams.

OpTic Texas Title Hopes

OpTic Texas comes in with high expectations. Their core—Shotzzy, Dashy, Pred, and Kenny—has both skill and the pressure that comes with wearing the OpTic jersey.

Shotzzy is still one of the most electric players in the league. His movement and gun skill create highlight moments all the time.

Dashy consistently delivers with the AR. He brings long-range accuracy and sharp map sense.

Pred and Kenny round out the lineup with experience and flexibility. Both have shown they can step up when the team needs it.

OpTic’s mix of individual stars and team chemistry always makes them dangerous. The real question—can they handle the spotlight and bring home another title?

Emerging Teams and Their Talent

Several CDL teams are making bold moves to find new talent for Black Ops 6. Toronto Ultra, Carolina Royal Ravens, and Boston Breach are all rebuilding with young players who just might shake things up.

Toronto Ultra’s Rising Stars

Toronto Ultra kept three key players from last season. CleanX anchors the team with Scrappy and Envoy close by.

They missed out on ReeaL from Miami Heretics, so now they’re searching for another strong SMG to fill that fourth spot.

Envoy brings a steady hand and tons of experience. He’s the guy you want in the clutch.

CleanX has proven he’s a reliable support. His consistency gives Toronto a real shot at building something special this year.

Quick win: Go back and watch CleanX’s positioning in old matches. You’ll see how top support players open up the map for their team.

Carolina Royal Ravens Prospects

Carolina Royal Ravens chose to keep Gwinn as their core. They dropped both Beans and TjHaLy during offseason changes, leaving three roster spots open.

Gwinn flashed real potential last year. His mechanics and game sense could anchor a new roster, but the team needs to find the right pieces to surround him.

Beans is now a free agent. His aggressive SMG play has already drawn interest from several teams.

The Ravens face a total rebuild around Gwinn. Finding chemistry with a new lineup won’t be easy in such a competitive league.

Warning: Teams that rebuild from the ground up often struggle early on while they figure out team chemistry.

Boston Breach Rebuild

Boston Breach just built an entirely new roster for Black Ops 6. Snoopy leads the squad with Owakening, Purj, and Cammy backing him up. This move feels like a total reset for the organization.

Snoopy brings real leadership and a knack for reading the game. He’s got experience reading opponents, which should help a ton during map vetoes and those on-the-fly adjustments.

Player	Role	Strength
Snoopy	IGL	Game sense
Owakening	Entry	Aggression
Purj	Support	Consistency
Cammy	Flex	Adaptability

This new Boston lineup mixes veteran smarts with some hungry young talent. Each guy brings something different to the table, and honestly, they might fit together better than people expect.

Cammy’s flexibility gives Boston the option to switch things up mid-series. That kind of versatility could make the difference in those nail-biter matches against top-tier teams.

Next: Keep an eye on these rebuilt rosters during their first online qualifiers. Let’s see how fast they can build real chemistry.

Key Matches and Tournament Highlights

The Black Ops 6 season brought some wild matches at the major events. Vancouver ended up taking the championship after some absolute battles.

Atlanta FaZe started the season by dominating early tournaments. OpTic Texas, though, really showed up when it mattered most.

Esports World Cup 2025 Overview

The Esports World Cup ran a unique GSL group stage format. Four groups of four teams played best-of-five series, which kept things tense right from the start.

Only the top two teams in each group moved on to playoffs. That added a lot of pressure to the opening matches.

Tournament Format:

• Group Stage: 4 GSL groups, Bo5 series
• Playoffs: Single elimination bracket
• Grand Final: Best-of-seven series

The map pool had fan favorites like Hacienda and Red Card in all three modes. Hardpoint used five maps, while Search & Destroy and Control had their own rotations.

Teams fought on Hardpoint maps like Skyline and Vault. Search & Destroy matches played out on Dealership and Protocol.

This tournament gave teams a chance to test strategies and build momentum before the main championship. Most squads used it as a crucial warm-up.

Major 4 and Crucial Stage Results

Atlanta FaZe stood out during the regular season majors. They set the tone with a dominant win in Major 1.

That victory put them on everyone’s radar as championship favorites. Analysts couldn’t help but notice their aggressive style and tight coordination.

Key Results from Championship Weekend:

• Vancouver beat Miami 3-1 in Winners Round 1
• Boston dropped a close 2-3 series to LA Thieves
• Toronto took down Carolina 3-1 in convincing fashion
• OpTic Texas swept Atlanta 3-0

The elimination rounds brought even more drama. Vancouver bounced back after some early losses and made a deep run.

OpTic Texas showed their championship pedigree by beating Toronto 3-0. Their veteran players really stepped up when it got tense.

Boston had a wild 3-2 win over Miami in Winners Round 2. But they couldn’t get past Vancouver in the elimination finals.

Memorable Grand Finals

The grand final between OpTic Texas and Vancouver turned into an epic best-of-nine. Vancouver took it 5-3, capping off one of the most competitive championships in recent memory.

OpTic Texas jumped out to an early lead. With players like Shotzzy and Dashy, they looked set for another title.

Vancouver wouldn’t quit. They clawed back and showed serious resilience under pressure.

Grand Final Breakdown:

• Format: Best-of-nine series
• Final Score: Vancouver 5-3 OpTic Texas
• Prize Pool: $2,000,000 split among the teams

The series had overtime maps and plenty of clutch moments. Both teams traded wins all the way through.

Vancouver’s win marked a huge moment for the org. Their run from the elimination rounds to the trophy inspired fans everywhere.

With that, the Black Ops 6 competitive season wrapped up. Next up: the CDL moves to Black Ops 7, and honestly, it’s the end of an era.

Tournament Formats and Game Modes

CDL Black Ops 6 tournaments stick to a structured setup with group stages leading into single-elimination playoffs. Teams compete in three main game modes on carefully picked maps.

Pro teams adapt to restricted weapon lists and those ever-present gentleman’s agreements that really shape the competitive meta.

Group Stage and Playoff Structure

The CDL runs a two-phase system for Black Ops 6 events. Sixteen teams get split into four groups of four for the group stage.

Each group uses double elimination, so if a team loses once, they still get another shot. All group matches play out as Best of 5 series.

Top two teams from each group make the playoffs. That leaves an 8-team bracket for the final phase.

Playoffs switch to single elimination. One loss and you’re out. Most playoff matches stick to Best of 5, but the Grand Finals go Best of 7 for the big finish.

Hardpoint, Search & Destroy, and Control

Black Ops 6 features three core competitive modes. Hardpoint pushes teams to control rotating objective zones. You earn points by holding those zones and keeping the other team out.

Search & Destroy is all about tactics. One team plants the bomb, the other defends. With limited lives and round wins needed, every decision counts.

Control mixes objective play with limited respawns. Teams switch between attacking and defending capture points, but you only get so many lives. That forces tough choices about when to push or hold back.

Each mode gets its own map pool:

• Hardpoint: Hacienda, Red Card, Rewind, Skyline, Vault
• Search & Destroy: Dealership, Hacienda, Protocol, Red Card, Rewind
• Control: Hacienda, Protocol, Vault

Restricted Items and Map Pool

CDL keeps weapon and equipment restrictions tight for Black Ops 6. All light machine guns are banned. Marksman rifles, shotguns, and launchers also don’t make the cut.

Attachment bans cover fire mods, laser sights, and some muzzle attachments. Certain optics, underbarrels, and tactical gear are out too.

Gentleman’s Agreements (GAs) add even more restrictions. Pro players agree to ban items they think are overpowered or just bad for competition. These bans shift throughout the season as players talk things out.

The map pool rotates to keep things fresh. Maps like Protocol, Red Card, and Vault show up in multiple modes. Teams need to master each map for different objectives—it’s a lot to juggle.

Player Transfers and Rostermania

The CDL’s yearly rostermania brought some wild roster shake-ups before Black Ops 6. Big names like Clayster and Accuracy called it a career, while teams scrambled to sign new talent.

Offseason Movements

The 2025 rostermania kicked off right after Atlanta FaZe won the Esports World Cup in August. Teams wasted no time announcing player cuts and free agent signings.

Major Departures:

• Clayster and Accuracy both retired from the CDL
• TJHaLy left Carolina Royal Ravens, then re-signed later
• FeLo exited Carolina Royal Ravens in October
• Scrappy and Envoy moved on from Toronto Ultra

Key Signings: Carolina Royal Ravens locked in SlasheR, Vivid, Gwinn, and TJHaLy. Bringing back TJHaLy shows the org trusts his experience.

Boston Breach signed Cammy, Owakening, Snoopy, and Purj. Cloud9 New York built their 2025 squad around Sib, Attach, Kremp, and Mack.

Notable Free Agents: Top players like Beans, Gio, and Nero hit free agency with no restrictions. CleanX, Envoy, and Insight became restricted free agents, so their teams can still match offers.

Must-Keep Players for Struggling Teams

Struggling CDL teams really have to think about who to keep and who to let go. Toronto Ultra kept their core, making just a few strategic moves.

Toronto Ultra held onto CleanX and Insight as their foundation. Those two bring the chemistry and skill the team needs for Black Ops 6. Beans is still on the roster, even after announcing free agency.

Key Retention Strategies: Teams now look for players with strong communication and adaptability. With Black Ops 6, mechanical skill matters, but game sense is just as important.

Miami Heretics stuck with their Spanish trio: Lucky, MettalZ, and ReeaL. They brought in RenKoR to boost their European presence. That keeps their chemistry intact while adding something new.

Vancouver Surge and other lower-ranked teams face tough calls. They need players who can adjust fast to new mechanics.

Impact of New Contracts

Free agency made the market for top CDL talent super competitive. Restricted free agents like CleanX and Insight have more leverage now.

Contract Trends: Teams mostly offer shorter deals to stay flexible. With the Black Ops 6 meta still up in the air, long-term contracts feel risky.

Veteran players can ask for higher salaries because of their experience. Teams know those voices help younger guys handle pressure.

Budget Considerations: Mid-tier orgs are careful with big signings. They target players who offer value, not just big names.

The restricted free agency setup protects teams’ investments but still gives players some bargaining power. Negotiations feel a bit more balanced these days.

Teams are also putting more money into coaching staff and analysts. Those roles matter just as much as player signings if you want to win it all.

Coaches’ Power Rankings and Analysis

CDL coaches put together their own rankings for the Black Ops 6 season. LA Thieves came out on top, ahead of Atlanta FaZe and OpTic Texas. These rankings show which teams coaches don’t want to face and highlight the gap between the best and the rest.

Preseason Coaches Poll

The Breaking Point coaches poll asked all 12 CDL coaching staffs to rank every team from 1st to 11th. Each spot earned points, so the totals give a good sense of the pecking order.

LA Thieves led the pack with 115 points. Their roster—Envoy, Ghosty, HyDra, and Scrap—earned respect from everyone. Coaches expect this “super team” to take home multiple trophies.

Atlanta FaZe landed second with 109 points. The aBeZy, Cellium, Drazah, and Simp core has been a threat every season. Their consistency over five CDL years keeps them near the top.

OpTic Texas rounded out the top three with 100 points. Even after winning Champs last year, coaches put them third. Some wonder if Dashy, Kenny, Pred, and Shotzzy can stay hungry after a championship run.

After the top three, the points drop off fast. Toronto Ultra got 86 points in fourth. The gap shows coaches see three elite teams and then everyone else fighting for scraps.

Expert Predictions for 2025

Analysts expect those top three teams to rack up most of the tournament wins in 2025. Each franchise brings something different to the table.

LA Thieves should shine in respawn modes. Their firepower makes them favorites in Hardpoint and Control. But they’ll need to prove themselves in Search and Destroy against the best SnD teams.

Atlanta FaZe stays the most consistent org in CDL history. They’ve grabbed the number one seed in all five previous seasons. Experts think they’ll take three LAN wins and probably a Minor too.

OpTic Texas faces questions about motivation. Winning Champs sometimes leads to a bit of a letdown. Still, with FaZe’s EWC win and LA’s new roster, there’s plenty of reason to stay sharp.

Quick win: Watch how these three teams perform in different game modes early on. Their strengths and weak spots will decide who comes out on top.

Performance Expectations

Coaches and analysts set goals for every team tier, basing them on rankings and rosters.

The top three teams? They have to win championships if they want to call their seasons a success. LA Thieves should aim for two or three event wins, including Champs. Atlanta FaZe needs to finally end that four-year Champs drought. OpTic Texas is going for a repeat as world champions.

Warning: High expectations bring a ton of pressure, and sometimes that pressure just blows up in your face. We’ve all seen “super teams” fall apart when everyone assumes they’ll dominate.

Teams ranked 4th through 8th fight for Sunday appearances and a shot at Champs qualification. Toronto Ultra, Cloud9 New York, and Vancouver Surge headline this group. They need to land in the top four regularly if they want those Champs spots.

The bottom four teams are staring down relegation. Boston Breach only got 26 points in the coaches poll. They need to show real improvement if they want to avoid that last-place finish.

Next: Keep an eye on those early tournament results. The first Major in Madrid will really show which predictions actually stick.

Regional Representation and Team Ownership

The CDL has 12 franchises with owners across North America and Europe. Player rosters? They’re a global mix. Teams like Miami Heretics and Minnesota RØKKR try to balance their regional branding with the need for international talent.

International Line-ups

Most CDL teams field global rosters, no matter what their regional names say. Players from the UK, Canada, Australia, and all over Europe suit up for American-branded teams.

Miami Heretics is a perfect example. Their roster features players from Spain and other European countries, sticking to their Spanish roots.

Minnesota RØKKR also brings in talent from around the world. They care more about skill than nationality.

Current international representation includes:

• European players: You’ll find them on lots of teams
• Canadian talent: Strong presence throughout the league
• Australian competitors: A handful of key players from down under

This international mix makes competition tougher, but sometimes fans feel a little disconnected from their supposed regional teams.

Regional Talent Development

CDL franchises invest in local talent pipelines in different ways. Some focus hard on homegrown players, while others just look for the best, wherever they can find them.

Challenger Series programmes help teams find up-and-comers. Teams scout these lower-tier events for future stars, and honestly, location doesn’t matter much.

Minnesota RØKKR has put effort into North American development through their academy initiatives. They invest in scouting and training local prospects.

Development investment varies by organisation:

• Coaching programmes: Some teams fund local coaching
• Amateur tournaments: Sponsoring regional competitions
• Content creation: Building up local fanbases with tailored media

The franchise model can make things tricky. Teams have to juggle engaging local fans and fielding the strongest international lineups if they want to win championships.

Esports World Cup and International Competition

The Esports World Cup brings 16 teams together for Black Ops 6, with a £1.4 million prize pool on the line. Eleven CDL teams join five amateur squads to chase the title.

CDL Representation at EWC

The Call of Duty League shows up strong at the Esports World Cup, but not without a little drama. Eleven out of twelve CDL franchises are in, after Carolina Royal Ravens got disqualified.

Carolina lost their spot because of too many roster changes after contracts expired. That opened the door for amateur teams.

Some CDL teams use different names at EWC. OpTic Gaming and 100 Thieves go back to their original brands. Toronto Ultra competes as Movistar KOI, and Minnesota ROKKR plays as G2 Esports.

The format is brutal. Groups of four teams, and only the top two advance. Once pool play ends, it’s single elimination—no second chances.

FaZe Clan arrives as the defending EWC champs from last year’s Modern Warfare 3. OpTic Gaming rolls in with momentum after their recent CDL Championship win.

Wild Card Entries and Challengers

Five amateur teams earned their spots at the Esports World Cup, setting up some real upset potential. Five Fears took over for the disqualified Carolina Royal Ravens, and they’ve got ex-CDL pros like Hicksy.

The Challenger scene brings serious competition with multiple squads. Team Orchid, Team WaR, OMiT, and Project 7 all represent the amateur path to pro play.

Project 7 runs under special circumstances—they’re the former OMiT Brooklyn roster. EWC rules said OMiT couldn’t send two teams, so the second-place CDL Challenger squad had to rebrand, at least for now.

These amateur teams have a mountain to climb against CDL’s best. In past EWC events, Challenger squads rarely made it out of pool play.

But Black Ops 6’s unpredictable meta could shake things up. Balanced gameplay and shifting strategies might give well-prepared amateur teams a shot against struggling pros.

The prize pool rewards strong showings at every level. Even teams that exit early gain valuable experience and exposure that can launch careers.

Fan Engagement and Community

The Black Ops 6 CDL season has pulled fans closer to their favorite teams. New voting systems and better viewing experiences make it easier than ever to connect. Teams push out more content and interactive features for supporters.

Voting for All-Stars

Fans had a big say in picking the 2025 CDL All-Stars for Black Ops 6. Supporters, players, GMs, and CDL talent all got to vote.

This setup gave the community real influence. Fans could pick their favorites across all sorts of categories.

Atlanta FaZe players got tons of love. Chris “Simp” Lehr, McArthur “Cellium” Jovel, and Tyler “aBeZy” Pharris all made the list.

First Team All-Stars included standouts like Thomas “Scrap” Ernst from LA Thieves and Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez. The Second Team had David “RenKoR” Isern from Miami Heretics and Zack “Drazah” Jordan.

This voting gives fans a stronger connection to the scene. It also means player recognition reflects both stats and support.

Viewer Experience and Streaming

CDL teams have really stepped up the viewing experience for Black Ops 6. Official streams look better and pack in more interactive features.

Teams stream on multiple platforms. Twitch is still the go-to for live matches, and YouTube hosts highlights and team videos.

Many organisations now post:

• Behind-the-scenes looks at players
• Pre-match interviews and analysis
• Post-game reactions and team talks
• Practice session sneak peeks

Quick win: Follow your favorite team’s socials for exclusive content between matches.

The CDL also runs team-specific content during breaks, keeping viewers engaged on long tournament days.

Mobile viewing matters more than ever. Teams make sure content works for fans watching on their phones, whether they’re commuting or sneaking a break.

Content and Highlights

Teams drop regular content to keep fans interested between events. You’ll see player spotlights, training clips, and fun team challenges.

Popular content types include:

• Players reacting to big plays
• Team house vlogs and daily life
• Strategy breakdowns with coaches
• Community challenges and giveaways

LA Thieves and Atlanta FaZe crush it in content creation, posting new videos every week.

Warning: Some unofficial highlight channels use old clips or get facts wrong.

Teams also team up with creators for crossover videos. It’s a smart way to reach people who don’t normally follow the CDL.

Tournament highlights rack up millions of YouTube views. The wildest moments from Majors often go viral across social media.

Fan-made content is on the rise, too. Community members now put out analysis, team rankings, and predictions that sometimes rival the league’s own productions.

Awards and Prizes

The CDL throws down big prize money, with the 2025 Championship offering a $2 million pool. Teams and players also get seasonal recognition through fan-voted awards and All-Star nods.

Championship Prizes and Player Awards

The CDL Championship is the biggest payday in Call of Duty. The 2025 tournament splits $2 million between the eight teams that qualify.

Teams split prize money with players. Most give 50-80% straight to their four-player rosters.

Championship Format Breakdown:

• Eight teams qualify from the regular season
• Double elimination bracket
• Best of 5 matches (Best of 9 for Grand Final)
• Prize money drops with each placement

Player awards go beyond cash. The CDL hands out MVP trophies for both the regular season and Champs.

All-Star picks highlight the year’s best. Fans, players, GMs, and CDL talent all vote for these.

Quick win: Watch championship weekend streams to grab free in-game rewards for Black Ops 6 and Warzone by linking your YouTube and Activision accounts.

Seasonal Recognition for Teams and Athletes

The CDL celebrates top performances with seasonal awards. Teams fight for regular season standings and playoff spots.

Fan voting shapes a lot of categories. Players get recognized for different roles—entry fraggers, support, in-game leaders, and more.

Recognition Categories Include:

• Rookie of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• Team of the Year
• Role-specific All-Stars

General managers and pros join fans in voting, so the awards balance popularity and professional respect.

Teams also earn cash through merch sales and sponsorships tied to their results. Better finishes mean better deals next season.

Warning: Prize money varies a lot between the championship and regular season events. Some smaller tournaments pay out as little as $100,000 total.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2025 CDL season brings big roster changes and a fresh Black Ops 6 format. Teams are still finalizing lineups, and fans are gearing up for what could be a wild competitive year.

Which teams are competing in the CDL for Black Ops 6?

The CDL has 12 franchised teams for Black Ops 6. You’ll see Atlanta FaZe, OpTic Texas, LA Thieves, and Boston Breach.

Other teams include Miami Heretics, Carolina Royal Ravens, LA Guerrillas, and Minnesota Røkkr. The lineup also features Cloud 9, Vancouver Surge, Toronto Ultra, and Vegas Falcons.

Some organisations made big changes. Falcons Esports stepped in and took the Vegas CDL slot from Vegas Legion.

How can I find the latest CDL team rosters for Black Ops 6?

You’ll find the most up-to-date roster info right on the official Call of Duty League website. Major esports news sites like Dexerto and Esports.gg also keep tabs on roster changes, especially when rostermania heats up.

A lot of teams have already locked in their four-player squads. Atlanta FaZe picked up aBeZy, Simp, Cellium, and Drazah.

LA Thieves stirred things up by signing Scrappy, HyDra, and Envoy with Ghosty rounding out the team. Minnesota Røkkr, though, still seems to be sorting out their full lineup.

When is the kick-off for the CDL Black Ops 6 season?

The 2025 CDL season runs from December 6, 2024, through May 26, 2025. That stretch covers both online qualifiers and plenty of offline events.

Free agency opened up on August 19, 2024, so teams jumped in to negotiate and build their Black Ops 6 rosters.

The last CDL season kicked off in December 2023. It’s safe to expect a similar early December start for Black Ops 6.

Where can I check the current standings for CDL Black Ops 6?

You can always check live standings on the official Call of Duty League site. There you’ll find match results, team rankings, and brackets as the season rolls along.

Breaking Point digs deep with CDL stats and analytics, giving you detailed player data and team insights.

Liquipedia keeps brackets and results updated for all CDL events. They’re quick to post changes during tournaments.

What does the CDL schedule look like for Black Ops 6?

The 2025 season shakes things up with a new format and fresh tournaments. It’s set to run almost six months, from December to May.

Teams will play regular season matches and then head into playoffs. The schedule mixes online qualifiers with big LAN events.

Major tournaments decide championship points and playoff seeds. Atlanta FaZe actually won the last Modern Warfare 3 event at the 2024 Esports World Cup.

Are there any new teams joining the CDL for Black Ops 6?

You won’t see any brand-new franchise slots for 2025. The league hasn’t added extra teams, but some organizations have taken over existing CDL spots.

Falcons Esports picked up the Vegas CDL slot that Vegas Legion used to hold. They’ve already shared their lineup: Exnid, Roxas, Khhx, and KingAbody.

Gentle Mates seem to be in talks to buy the LA Guerrillas’ CDL spot. If that happens, it’ll just be another ownership switch—not an increase in the number of teams.