The Call of Duty League has finally decided on the location where the fate of the championship ring will be decided this season. The main tournament of the year, CDL Champs, is officially moving to Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas.
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Location and dates of the CDL Champs 2026 finals
The tournament will be held in the middle of summer — from July 16 to July 19. The organizers from FaZe Vegas seem to have decided to take on the role of hosts of the largest event in the history of the franchise. The Michelob Ultra Arena is a legendary venue, because it holds about 10,000 fans and is connected to the Mandalay Bay Resort.
An interesting fact is that the arena has long been tested by top esports. It was here that the famous Evo took place in 2022, which became the first major event after the pandemic. Now Las Vegas, in fact, is once again becoming the capital of Call of Duty, because in 2023 the championship has already visited the Thomas & Mack Center, where the New York Subliners triumphantly performed.
Schedule and cost of tickets for the Vegas tournament
The announcement was rolled out right during the broadcast of Major 1 at the end of January — the surprise effect worked with a bang. Sales will start on January 30th, so fans should get ready.
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Advance access is from 16:00 GMT (10:00 CT).
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General Sale — will start at 21:00 GMT (15:00 CT).
In fact, it’s not worth delaying the purchase — the excitement around CDL is at its peak right now.
Statistics and participants of the sixth season of the CDL league
The sixth year of the league’s existence shows, frankly, just crazy dynamics. Last season was a record—breaking season, with more than 350,000 people watching the finale simultaneously. In 2026, the geography of tournaments, however, has become even wider. In addition to the final stage in the USA, we are waiting for stages in Europe — the UK and France will host the majors in March and June.
Only the top 8 teams of the regular season will qualify for the final stage of Champs in Nevada. A double—elimination grid is always a strong war where there is no room for error. By the way, the FaZe Clan knows the taste of victory at such events perfectly well, because they already took the trophy in 2021. Whether they will be able to repeat their success on the home stage is a big question, but it will be a top—notch show, that’s for sure.
