Call of Duty League 2024 is the second season of the professional esports league for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, featuring 12 teams from North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The league is organized by Activision and sponsored by Intel, Mountain Dew, PlayStation, Scuf Gaming, and Astro Gaming.
The league consists of five stages, each with a four-week qualifier and a four-day major tournament. The qualifier matches determine the seeding and placement of the teams in the major tournament, where they compete for a share of the $1,000,000 USD prize pool and the coveted CDL points, which are used to rank the teams and qualify them for the season finale, the Call of Duty League Championship 2024.
The second stage of the league, Major 2, is currently underway, with the qualifier matches starting on February 25, 2024, and ending on March 17, 2024. The major tournament will take place from March 21 to March 24, 2024, in Miami, Florida, hosted by the Miami Heretics, one of the new teams that joined the league this season.
The Teams
The 12 teams that are participating in the Call of Duty League 2024 Major 2 are:
- Atlanta FaZe: The reigning champions of the first stage, Major 1, and the current leaders of the CDL standings. The team consists of Simp, aBeZy, Cellium, and Arcitys, four of the best players in the world, who have shown incredible synergy and dominance in the game.
- Toronto Ultra: The runners-up of the first stage, Major 1, and the second-placed team in the CDL standings. The team consists of Cammy, CleanX, Bance, and Insight, a mix of veterans and newcomers, who have impressed everyone with their consistency and clutch factor.
- OpTic Texas: The third-placed team in the first stage, Major 1, and the third-placed team in the CDL standings. The team consists of Scump, FormaL, Dashy, and Envoy, four of the most popular and talented players in the scene, who have a huge fan base and a lot of expectations.
- New York Subliners: The fourth-placed team in the first stage, Major 1, and the fourth-placed team in the CDL standings. The team consists of Clayster, Asim, Mack, and HyDra, a balanced and versatile squad, who have overcome some roster changes and visa issues to perform well in the league.
- Los Angeles Thieves: The fifth-placed team in the first stage, Major 1, and the fifth-placed team in the CDL standings. The team consists of SlasheR, Kenny, TJHaLy, and Drazah, a combination of experienced and young players, who have a lot of potential and firepower.
- Las Vegas Legion: The sixth-placed team in the first stage, Major 1, and the sixth-placed team in the CDL standings. The team consists of Skrapz, Zed, Alexx, and Dylan, a team of British players, who have shown great improvement and teamwork in the league.
- Boston Breach: The seventh-placed team in the first stage, Major 1, and the seventh-placed team in the CDL standings. The team consists of Octane, Gunless, Prestinni, and Loony, a team of star players, who have struggled to find their groove and chemistry in the league.
- Carolina Royal Ravens: The eighth-placed team in the first stage, Major 1, and the eighth-placed team in the CDL standings. The team consists of Seany, Zer0, PaulEhx, and Zaptius, a team of mixed nationalities, who have faced some roster issues and communication problems in the league.
- Los Angeles Guerrillas: The ninth-placed team in the first stage, Major 1, and the ninth-placed team in the CDL standings. The team consists of Vivid, Silly, Assault, and Apathy, a team of veteran players, who have failed to live up to their expectations and experience in the league.
- Seattle Surge: The tenth-placed team in the first stage, Major 1, and the tenth-placed team in the CDL standings. The team consists of Octane, Gunless, Prestinni, and Loony, a team of star players, who have struggled to find their groove and chemistry in the league.
- Minnesota ROKKR: The eleventh-placed team in the first stage, Major 1, and the eleventh-placed team in the CDL standings. The team consists of Attach, Priestahh, MajorManiak, and Standy, a team of talented and aggressive players, who have shown some flashes of brilliance but also some inconsistency and frustration in the league.
- Miami Heretics: The twelfth-placed team in the first stage, Major 1, and the twelfth-placed team in the CDL standings. The team consists of Lucky, MethodZ, JurNii, and Sukry, a team of Spanish players, who have joined the league this season as the first team from the APAC region, but have faced some difficulties and challenges in adapting to the competition and the environment.
The Qualifiers
The qualifier matches for the Major 2 are played in a round-robin format, with each team playing seven matches against the other teams in the league. The matches are best-of-five series, with the following game modes and maps:
- Hardpoint: Invasion, Karachi, Rio, Skidrow, Sub Base
- Search & Destroy: Highrise, Invasion, Karachi, Rio, Terminal
- Control: Highrise, Invasion, Karachi
The results of the qualifier matches determine the seeding and placement of the teams in the major tournament. The top eight teams advance to the winners bracket, while the bottom four teams start in the losers bracket. The teams also earn CDL points based on their performance in the qualifier matches, with 10 points for each win and 0 points for each loss.
The qualifier matches for the Major 2 started on February 25, 2024, and will end on March 17, 2024. The matches are streamed live on the official Call of Duty League YouTube channel, as well as on the official website and app. The matches are also broadcasted on various TV channels and platforms around the world.
The Results
The results of the qualifier matches for the Major 2 are updated daily on the official website and app, as well as on various esports websites and social media platforms. You can also follow the live scores, standings, and statistics on the Rivalry website.
Here are the results of the qualifier matches for the Major 2 so far:
- Week 1 Day 1 (February 25, 2024):
- Match 1: Los Angeles Thieves vs. Miami Heretics (3 – 0)
- Match 2: Boston Breach vs. Los Angeles Guerrillas (3 – 0)
- Match 3: New York Subliners vs. Minnesota ROKKR (3 – 0)
- Match 4: Toronto Ultra vs. Carolina Royal Ravens (3 – 0)
- Week 1 Day 2 (February 26, 2024):
- Match 1: OpTic Texas vs. Seattle Surge (3 – 0)
- Match 2: Las Vegas Legion vs. Atlanta FaZe (1 – 3)
- Match 3: Miami Heretics vs. Boston Breach (0 – 3)
- Match 4: Los Angeles Guerrillas vs. New York Subliners (0 – 3)
- Week 1 Day 3 (February 27, 2024):
- Match 1: Minnesota ROKKR vs. Toronto Ultra (0 – 3)
- Match 2: Carolina Royal Ravens vs. OpTic Texas (0 – 3)
- Match 3: Seattle Surge vs. Las Vegas Legion (1 – 3)
- Match 4: Atlanta FaZe vs. Los Angeles Thieves (3 – 1)
- Week 2 Day 1 (March 1, 2024):
- Match 1: Atlanta FaZe vs. Minnesota ROKKR (3 – 0)
- Match 2: Seattle Surge vs. Toronto Ultra (0 – 3)
- Match 3: Las Vegas Legion vs. Boston Breach (2 – 3)
- Match 4: OpTic Texas vs. Carolina Royal Ravens (3 – 0)
- Week 2 Day 2 (March 2, 2024):
- Match 1: Los Angeles Guerrillas vs. Seattle Surge (1 – 3)
- Match 2: Alliance vs. G2 Esports.invictus Gaming (2 – 3)
- Match 3: Minnesota ROKKR vs. Los Angeles Thieves (1 – 3)
- Match 4: Miami Heretics vs. New York Subliners (0 – 3)
- Week 2 Day 3 (March 3, 2024):
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- Match 1: Atlanta FaZe vs. Carolina Royal Ravens (3 – 0)
- Match 2: Los Angeles Thieves vs. OpTic Texas (2 – 3)
- Match 3: Boston Breach vs. New York Subliners (1 – 3)
- Match 4: Toronto Ultra vs. Las Vegas Legion (3 – 1)
- Week 3 Day 1 (March 8, 2024):
- Match 1: Los Angeles Guerrillas vs. Miami Heretics (3 – 0)
- Match 2: Seattle Surge vs. Minnesota ROKKR (2 – 3)
- Match 3: Carolina Royal Ravens vs. Los Angeles Thieves (0 – 3)
- Match 4: OpTic Texas vs. Atlanta FaZe (1 – 3)
- Week 3 Day 2 :
- Match 1: New York Subliners vs. Toronto Ultra (3 – 2)
- Match 2: Las Vegas Legion vs. Boston Breach (2 – 3)
- Match 3: Miami Heretics vs. Seattle Surge (0 – 3)
- Match 4: Minnesota ROKKR vs. Los Angeles Guerrillas (3 – 1)
- Week 3 Day 3 (March 10, 2024):
- Match 1: Los Angeles Thieves vs. Atlanta FaZe (1 – 3)
- Match 2: OpTic Texas vs. New York Subliners (2 – 3)
- Match 3: Toronto Ultra vs. Boston Breach (3 – 0)
- Match 4: Las Vegas Legion vs. Carolina Royal Ravens (3 – 0)
- Week 4 Day 1 (March 15, 2024):
- Match 1: Seattle Surge vs. Los Angeles Guerrillas (3 – 0)
- Match 2: Miami Heretics vs. Minnesota ROKKR (0 – 3)
- Match 3: Carolina Royal Ravens vs. New York Subliners (0 – 3)
- Match 4: OpTic Texas vs. Toronto Ultra (2 – 3)
- Week 4 Day 2 (March 16, 2024):
- Match 1: Atlanta FaZe vs. New York Subliners (3 – 1)
- Match 2: Los Angeles Thieves vs. Toronto Ultra (1 – 3)
- Match 3: Boston Breach vs. OpTic Texas (2 – 3)
- Match 4: Las Vegas Legion vs. Seattle Surge (3 – 0)
- Week 4 Day 3 (March 17, 2024):
- Match 1: Minnesota ROKKR vs. Carolina Royal Ravens (3 – 0)
- Match 2: Los Angeles Guerrillas vs. Las Vegas Legion (0 – 3)
- Match 3: Seattle Surge vs. Los Angeles Thieves (0 – 3)
- Match 4: Miami Heretics vs. Atlanta FaZe (0 – 3)
The Standings
The standings of the teams after the qualifier matches for the Major 2 are as follows:
Table
| Rank | Team | Wins | Losses | CDL Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta FaZe | 7 | 0 | 140 |
| 2 | Toronto Ultra | 6 | 1 | 120 |
| 3 | New York Subliners | 5 | 2 | 100 |
| 4 | OpTic Texas | 4 | 3 | 80 |
| 5 | Las Vegas Legion | 4 | 3 | 80 |
| 6 | Los Angeles Thieves | 3 | 4 | 60 |
| 7 | Boston Breach | 3 | 4 | 60 |
| 8 | Minnesota ROKKR | 3 | 4 | 60 |
| 9 | Seattle Surge | 2 | 5 | 40 |
| 10 | Los Angeles Guerrillas | 1 | 6 | 20 |
| 11 | Carolina Royal Ravens | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 12 | Miami Heretics | 0 | 7 | 0 |
The Major Tournament
The major tournament for the Major 2 will take place from March 21 to March 24, 2024, in Miami, Florida, hosted by the Miami Heretics. The tournament will feature a double-elimination format, with best-of-five series, except for the grand finals, which will be a best-of-seven series. The seeding and placement of the teams in the tournament will be based on their results in the qualifier matches.
The bracket for the major tournament is as follows:
- Winners Bracket Round 1:
- Match 1: Atlanta FaZe vs. Minnesota ROKKR
- Match 2: Toronto Ultra vs. Boston Breach
- Match 3: New York Subliners vs. Los Angeles Thieves
- Match 4: OpTic Texas vs. Las Vegas Legion
- Winners Bracket Round 2:
- Match 5: Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2
- Match 6: Winner of Match 3 vs. Winner of Match 4
- Winners Bracket Final:
- Match 7: Winner of Match 5 vs. Winner of Match 6
- Losers Bracket Round 1:
- Match 8: Loser of Match 1 vs. Loser of Match 2
- Match 9: Loser of Match 3 vs. Loser of Match 4
- Losers Bracket Round 2:
- Match 10: Loser of Match 5 vs. Winner of Match 8
- Match 11: Loser of Match 6 vs. Winner of Match 9
- Losers Bracket Round 3:
- Match 12: Winner of Match 10 vs. Winner of Match 11
- Losers Bracket Final:
- Match 13: Loser of Match 7 vs. Winner of Match 12
- Grand Final:
- Match 14: Winner of Match 7 vs. Winner of Match 13
The prize pool and the CDL points distribution for the major tournament are as follows:
Table
| Place | Prize | CDL Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $200,000 | 75 |
| 2 | $120,000 | 60 |
| 3 | $80,000 | 50 |
| 4 | $40,000 | 40 |
| 5-6 | $20,000 | 30 |
| 7-8 | $10,000 | 20 |
| 9-10 | $0 | 10 |
| 11-12 | $0 | 0 |
Other Important Information
- The tournament is part of the Call of Duty League, a circuit of tournaments that lead up to the Call of Duty League Championship 2024, the biggest and most prestigious event in Call of Duty esports.
- The tournament is also part of the Call of Duty League Points, a system that determines the ranking and qualification of the teams for the Call of Duty League Championship 2024. The top eight teams in the CDL standings at the end of the season will qualify for the Call of Duty League Championship 2024, while the remaining four teams will have to go through a last chance qualifier.
- The tournament is using the latest patch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, version 1.12, which introduced some balance changes and bug fixes to the game.
- The tournament is using a custom ruleset, Call of Duty League 2024, which features some restrictions and modifications to the game modes, maps, weapons, perks, and equipment.